No matter how secure you think your server in your office is, there is no chance that it is as secure as a server in the cloud. Small business IT teams generally do not have the exposure to enterprise level security required to combat cyber-threats and proactively prevent them. For this reason alone, it makes…
The subject of cyber security has recently been on the front of everyone’s mind. When discussing cyber security, a broad range of topics need to be considered. We’ve done so much over the last 5 years to transform from soda salesmen who only take cash to value added service providers who take whichever form of…
Often, employers know that an employee is not a good fit in the organization. Reasons for this can range from performance, cultural fit, misplaced in a role, and so on. If you are a good manager, you’ve exercised candor with this employee and they know that they are not a right fit for the job…
Chapter One: “We will see if you get to speak to the Real Boss.” Recently my wife and I were asked if we wanted to change our TV and internet provider. Having some knowledge of the headaches involved in changing providers because of having done this before I thought I was ready for any curve…
Equifax announced that there has been a data breach of their systems and approximately 143 million American social security #’s. Most of the consumer information accessed includes names, Social Security numbers, birth dates, addresses, and in some instances, driver’s license numbers. In addition, credit card numbers for approximately 209,000 consumers and certain dispute documents, which…
The Summer 2017 Edition of the NAMA Emerging Leaders Network(ELN) newsletter features a Q&A with Tech 2 Success’ Tim Perkins. Topics Inside: – NAMA DC Fly-In Report – ELN Steering Committee Announcement – Meet the Members Q&A – Give Your Career a Boost – Upcoming Event Announcements – 2017-18 Sponsors Announced NAMA ELN Newsletter August…
Market research firm Canalys reported that 28.5 million smart watches will be shipped this year, an 18% increase over 2016. Apple and Samsung smart watches have been equipped with NFC payment capability for a couple of years however payment with the smart watch is rarely promoted, even as mobile payments grow year over year. A…
Your company most likely already has a significant portion of operations and back office systems hosted in the cloud. This ranges from simply using a file sharing system like Google Drive or Dropbox to share files to having your SQL Server and business applications hosted in a data-center environment and everything in between. As your…
Follow these tips to get the most out of your trip to the NAMA One Show! The NAMA One Show provides a great opportunity for vending industry professionals to find new products, make new partnerships, make deals, meet new and old friends and have a great time! Since 1999, I have been attending NAMA shows…
Many business owners and managers repeat that “we have to have strong relationships with our clients” to maintain a successful business. While this is true, we seldom track our progress in maintaining these relationships nor invest in the proper tools to ensure our team is successful in maintaining strong relationships with their clients. The number…