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3Mar By Wally HuntNo Comments

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A Look at Cybersecurity in Law Firms

In today's world, nobody’s entirely immune from the threats that lurk in dark digital spaces. Every industry and business sector, including the legal arena, is a target for cybercriminals and hackers looking to profit off sensitive data. Cybersecurity concerns in law firms have become more prominent, given the sensitive data these firms work with and the increasing trend of remote working in the legal industry. However, law firms are still a long way off proper cybersecurity measures, as many don’t take cybersecurity as seriously as their clients. Below are some insights into the state of cybersecurity in today's law firms. Phishing scams are still on the rise. Phishing scams continue to be rampant in the legal industry due to the amounts of sensitive data law firms pass through dig...

Should You See a Therapist During the Viatical Process

1Mar By Amanda MasonNo Comments

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Should You See a Therapist During the Viatical Process

Coming to terms with the loss of a loved one is a difficult process, and it can be made even more difficult by watching a loved one suffer from an illness. Making mental health a priority should be a part of any self-care program, but it doesn't hurt to consider therapy when dealing with the forthcoming loss of someone close to you. Be sure to consider the benefits of psychotherapy to lend you an ear to listen and a shoulder to cry on during this hard time. Anxiety During the Viatical Process When someone learns of a terminal diagnosis, they may seek a viatical settlement to help assure that their loved ones are accounted for after their passing. Viatical settlement companies, like American Life Fund, negotiate the sale of a life insurance policy to a viatical settlement broker for a l...

23Feb By Helen BrownNo Comments

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4 Tips for Opening a Book Store in 2021

In the midst of COVID-19 people found solace in those things that would help their minds to wander. Anything that could give a person a chance to step away from reality for a minute, an hour, or maybe even a day became valued commodities. Many people dived back into the pages of a book. Books are epic gateways to stories that captivate our minds, and keep us enthralled with every page turn. Books are an economical way of taking your mind of today’s worries, and many of the book stores across America help customers with reaching this unfettered state with each purchase. If you are an entrepreneur who seeks to open up a bookstore, here are a few tips for opening such an establishment. 1. Build a Good Business Plan When establishing any sort of business, you want to first create a busi...

4 Reasons a Restaurateur Might Need to Hire an Attorney

18Feb By Emma JonesNo Comments

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4 Reasons a Restaurateur Might Need to Hire an Attorney

While a pro of quarantining and working from home has been being able to live your life wearing pajamas throughout the day, the fact of the matter remains that for some jobs and industries, sweatpants or pajamas don't cut it. This is especially true in an industry like the restaurant field, where even though the pandemic has impacted business, restauranteurs continue to fight to keep their business open and their customers satisfied. From buying used restaurant equipment to offering additional meal prep kits or family portions of popular dishes, restaurants are getting creative in the ways they're cutting corners and innovating to stay afloat. That being said, there are still some situations in which restauranteurs need to play strong defense, and one of those has to do with having an a...

11Feb By Wally HuntNo Comments

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How To Start a Career in Tech

In today’s world, without the use of technology, our planet would fall down around us. Don’t think that’s true? Tell that to the 300 million smartphone users who utilize their mobile devices to do a host of things. Smartphones are used to make phone calls, surf the internet, pay bills, stay in contact through social media, and even watch digital content on a variety of mobile apps. Mobile devices are just one example of the types of technology that the world has become attached to in more ways than one. Technology, at its base, is what happens when scientific knowledge is applied for scientific purposes, within various industries. This also includes machinery and equipment that is developed when scientific knowledge is applied to such creation. There are a host of careers within the tec...

Tips for Starting Your Own Auto Body Shop

9Feb By Annabella MorganNo Comments

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Tips for Starting Your Own Auto Body Shop

The automotive industry is one of the most lucrative in the world. That's not true only for business in auto sales, but it's also true for auto technicians and just about every other type of business in the auto industry. Because automobiles will always be around, there will always be plenty of work for those with the passion and know-how for working on cars. Running your own body shop may be your passion project, but you also want it to grow and flourish. Making the jump from mechanic to entrepreneur/mechanic is quite an accomplishment, and to continue to advance, you're going to need to be as business savvy as you are car savvy. If you're planning on opening an autobody shop, be sure to read this first for some crucial pointers. Build relationships with other people in the automotive...

What Do Successful Companies Have in Common?

8Feb By Greg WellsNo Comments

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What Do Successful Companies Have in Common?

Successful companies are those that understand their niche and work to capitalize on their teams’ strengths. Working to perfect a business model is something that every business can do––whether your small business operates as a single proprietorship in a small town or you run a multinational law firm with offices all over the world. However, perfection can often feel like a fleeting dream that can’t be accomplished. Successful companies share a core commitment to excellence as well as generalized traits that others aspire to bring into their own company's climate. Working to achieve these traits is a great way to ensure success for your own small business in the long term. Focus on advertising. Your sales team will typically be working overtime to create revenue for the company, but...

2Feb By Wally HuntNo Comments

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3 Ways to Run a Cost-Effective Business

COVID-19 has created a big difference in the way business owners operate day-to-day. Sadly, it has forced several people who couldn’t make the necessary changes to close their doors for good. It’s left those remaining owners to search for the best way to run a successful, and cost-effective, operation. When looking for ways to improve your company over the long run, mimicking a successful business is good, but following the ideals of a successful person is better. If you’re looking to run a cost-effective business, Malliha Wilson is a good person to follow. After a quick look at the LinkedIn profile of Malliha Wilson, you can instantly tell that she is a person to admire. As the Assistant Deputy Attorney General of the Ontario Government, Malliha dedicated eight years of her life to ser...

1Feb By Rosie MurrayNo Comments

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3 Signs That You Need a Hearing Test

Hearing health is often forgotten about until you realize there is something wrong. Even when your ears feel fine, it's still important to have your hearing tested annually after the age of 21. Baseline testing can be done by your primary care physician during your annual physical exam. The test shows where your hearing is at, so that an audiologist has a comparison point in the event you need further testing done. A hearing screening is a quick, pass-fail test that helps your doctor determine the need for more screenings. If you fail a hearing screening, you'll need to get a comprehensive hearing test from an audiologist. Living with hearing loss affects your quality of life, whether it's the perception of phantom noises or the inability to hear without hearing aids. The first step tow...

What You’ll Need to Successfully Grow Your Business

29Jan By Belinda HarrisonNo Comments

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What You’ll Need to Successfully Grow Your Business

Think of all the businesses you come in contact with every day. From buying groceries to renovating your home, there are so many different areas and ways businesses affect your life. Even the largest companies in the world like Amazon, Target, Starbucks and more had to start somewhere. They grew into their success and achieved that ultimate level of brand recognition and security. As a small business owner, you're no doubt extra focused on how these companies found that level of success and how you can try to do the same with your company. Growing a business is hard work. It takes dedication, but it also takes the right tools and proper mindset. Take advantage of the companies that have come before you, and try and figure out how you'll achieve that same level of success. Remember to ke...