It’s not easy taking a vacation when you have a business to run. In 2015, only 57% of small-business owners planned to take a vacation that year, and less than 10% would take two full weeks. Of those that planned a vacation, 67% intended to check in with work at least once a day. Few […]
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Prepare your business for the online shopping season with emerging e-commerce and digital security trends. On this week’s podcast, we’re sitting down with Bill Gardner, computer expert and professor of digital forensics and information assurance at Marshall University, to chat about current tech news including the most sought-after holiday tech gift: Snapchat Spectacles. As an […]
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By Melissa Darcey Running a small business is no easy feat, and it can get especially hectic during the hustle and bustle of the holidays. As overwhelmed as you might feel, however, now is not the time to neglect your marketing efforts. Holiday spending is anticipated to be generous this year, which means there’s a […]
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With Halloween decorations fading from stores, colorful leaves falling to the ground, and Starbucks transitioning from the Pumpkin Spice Latte to the Peppermint Mocha, it can only mean one thing: Black Friday is just around the corner—but is your website ready to handle the onslaught? No matter how big or small your IT team is, […]
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When it comes to your family’s well-being, the importance of reliable technology in the healthcare process can’t be overstated. In this episode, we’re highlighting a healthcare company that utilizes advanced technology to better serve its patients: Community Care of West Virginia. Have a listen to find out how Community Care’s technological prowess and partnership with […]
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After switching to Frontier, web design firm Herman-Scheer of Silicon Beach finally got off the phone with tech support and became the professional, well-oiled machine it always aspired to be.
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Black Friday earned its moniker from being the day businesses can finally bring their budget in the black after months of operating in the red. One bad business move on this critical shopping day, though, and your budget could be stuck in the red for the rest of the year. Here are five ways your […]
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The upcoming holiday season means customers are looking for gifts and services to give to those they love. Many small-business owners want to create a social media strategy to target this audience, but the time and resources required for an effective social media campaign may seem discouraging. To tackle some of these concerns, we interviewed […]
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Grumbling around the water cooler. Falling productivity and innovation. Absenteeism and turnover. They’re all symptoms of employee burnout—a very real condition that occurs in response to emotional stress in the workplace. It can start small—with a single individual—but if left unchecked can devastate a team or even an entire company. Know the triggers Employee burnout […]
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Starting December 1, 2016, businesses of all sizes will be required to uphold the new federal overtime regulations as outlined by the final rule announced on May 18, 2016. These changes will bring overtime pay protection to an estimated 4.2 million workers nationwide. It’s no secret that staying up to date on government regulations is […]
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