Business Scams
Business owners have enough to worry about with regulations, taxes, permits, licenses, compliance, and more. But as if all that was not enough, scammers are targeting small businesses to bilk them out of their hard-earned cash. The Federal Trade Commission www.ftc.gov identifies the 5 most-common business scams. The Directory Listing Scam: Con artists call businesses, claiming […]
Small Business Computer Security
A computer meltdown is one of the most damaging things that can happen to your enterprise. So, small business computer security is critical to the on-going operation and success of your business. Therefore, you, as a business owner, need to at least cover the basics. Here are some small business computer security tips from the The […]
Should Marijuana Be Legal?
Voters across the country must soon decide, should marijuana be legal? Marijuana’s harmful effects on physical and mental health have been well-documented. Refer to “10 Marijuana Myths” on this website for specifics. However, there are also other considerations when deciding should marijuana be legal. Children: Pot is especially harmful to children as their brains and […]
Protect Your Business Against Ransomware
What Is It? You’ve heard that you must protect your business against randomware. It’s an insidious type of malware that encrypts, or locks, valuable digital files. Then it demands a ransom to release them. How Does It Attack? In a ransomware attack you see an email addressed to you. So you open it, or click on an attachment […]
Personal Security When Traveling
Whether for business or pleasure, you may not realize it. However, you are a target for crime. Yep, the fact is, many criminals target travelers for an easy score. That’s why you need to be aware of tips for your personal security when traveling. Why do crooks target travelers? There are several reasons. First, travelers usually […]
Rape Prevention After The Brock Turner Case
The recent Stanford swimmer rape case reminds us that rape prevention needs to be on top of every woman’s mind. Almost one in 5 American women report having been raped at some point in their lives according to The Center for Disease Control (www.cdc.gov). Also, a study from www.D2L.org estimates that one in 10 American […]
Secure Your Home When Traveling
Your home can be most vulnerable to burglars when you are away. So here are some tips to help you secure your home when traveling. It is important to secure your home when traveling because FBI compiles crime statistics that show: Every day, 5400 burglaries are committed in America. That’s about one every 15 seconds. Homes […]
Best Home Security Tips
Here are some of the best home security tips we have found. Why do you need to be on guard? Because the FBI reports (https://ucr.fbi.gov/crime-in-the-u.s/2010/crime-in-the-u.s.-2010/property-crime/burglarymain): Over 2 million burglaries are committed in the US each year. Of all burglaries, 60.5 percent involved forcible entry, 33.2 percent were unlawful entries (without force), and the remainder (6.3 percent) […]
Choose The Right Gun To Buy
If you are thinking of buying a gun, you are not alone. Because according to the FBI, June, 2016 was the 14th consecutive month of record gun sales in America. Consequently, over 2.1 million background checks were completed for new gun purchases; that’s the most since mandatory background checks became law in May, 1998. Clearly, something […]
Hidden Costs of Employees Using Drugs
The Federal Government and business community are increasingly recognizing the hidden costs of employees using drugs. Abuse of drugs and alcohol is costly for our society. And, left untreated, places a burden on our workplace, our healthcare system, and our communities. A number of reports and surveys highlight the detrimental effects substance abuse has on business […]