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4 Time Wasters in Your Small Business

The Receptionist

Small business owners often have little margin for error when it comes to time. There are many ways to waste or have your time wasted as a small business owner, but here are four time-wasters that you can absolutely control, and how to manage them. Simply put, they can’t afford to take their eye off the ball.

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Employers may be responsible for employee damages from cyber security hacks

BMT Office Administration

Mail scams may be making a comeback, but the quickest, easiest, and most efficient way for a scammer or phisher to steal employees’ identities is to hack into your computer network. But ESS portals are risky, too, because they create more points of entry into your computer network for phishers to create havoc.

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8 ways to be smart about intellectual property

Insperity

Be sure appropriate computer and data systems are in place to minimize risk. Implement sound and consistent HR practices, including policies and procedures on the use of company computers, email, internet and other communication systems. Need more information about keeping your business safe? Get technical. Hone HR practices.

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The Link Between Workplace Design And Productivity with Janet Pogue McLaurin

All Work

Workplace as a Tool for Success We often think of tools as tech—computers, gadgets—but Janet reminds us that the space we work in is just as critical. And yet, despite this clear need, many companies overlook how their physical environment impacts performance, instead focusing on quick fixes like faster computers.

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How to do a company SWOT analysis, and why it matters

Insperity

You can use any media you prefer, such as: A large piece of paper affixed to a board or easel A dry erase board Projection from your computer onto a blank wall or screen Collaborative platform with shared access, such as a Google document. Benefits of performing a company SWOT analysis. If you haven’t used it before, give it a try.

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Co-working spaces: What every employer needs to know

Insperity

The benefits to co-working spaces may seem obvious to the self-employed or very small business owner who wants something more professional than a coffee shop in which to work. Are electrical cords from computers strung across walkways? Pros and cons of co-working spaces. But what about co-working for larger companies?

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How to Disaster-Proof Your Electronic Data

Insperity

Natural disasters are an unpredictable reality across the country, and their impact on small businesses can be devastating. “It doesn’t do you any good if the external hard drive you have everything backed up to is on your desk next to the computer when disaster strikes,” she says. . Flooding in one region.