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How Does Cybersecurity Affect Your Online Banking Experience?

June 30, 2020June 30, 2020 by Andrea Clegg

Nothing feels as good as seeing a notification that your payment went through on your bank. Since almost everything is automated these days, you won’t have to go to a bank and talk to a teller about your balance, withdraw money from them, or make a personal bank loan. Additionally, almost everyone around the world has access to the Internet through their mobile devices. The current rise in mobile applications has made it easier for us to withdraw, deposit, and …

How Does Cybersecurity Affect Your Online Banking Experience?

June 30, 2020June 30, 2020 by Andrea Clegg

Strategies to Streamline Your Product Photography Workflow

June 30, 2020June 30, 2020 by Andrea Clegg

The way your products look online can affect your customers’ decision to purchase it, according to a recent study by eBay Research Labs. The researchers found that image quality was an essential factor in their purchase, as pictures provide visual proof of the product’s quality. That is also backed by a survey done by Weebly, which stated that over 75% of customers find product photos influential in their purchasing decision. One response indicated that product images provide information on the …

Security and Websites: What Should You Consider?

June 24, 2020June 28, 2020 by Andrea Clegg

Ask yourself: where do you usually go to if you have some complex problems that you don’t know the answer to? The majority of the population would say that they use search engines to answer their questions. Since people use search engines, they’re sometimes funnelled towards sites that can give them an answer to our problem. However, there will be times that sites with malicious intent will use search engines as a means of getting sensitive personal information from people. …

Managing Finances for Small Startups

June 24, 2020June 27, 2020 by Andrea Clegg

Money is what keeps everything moving when you enter the business world. Your dreams and ideas might be pushing you to pursue your venture, but you will find that you will not be able to go anywhere if you’d not manage it well. Money management is an important part when starting and growing your business, but very few entrepreneurs have a mastery on financial management. If you have plans to start a small company, here are the things you need …

Useful Tactics for a Profitable Sports Facility

June 26, 2020June 26, 2020 by Andrea Clegg

Sports facilities enrich communities and enhance the quality of life. But behind the scenes, they’re not the easiest business to manage. Sports facility owners have to deal with hefty staff costs, lighting, maintenance, and so on. Not to mention, long off-peak hours can cause serious dents on cash flow. Fortunately, there are several initiatives you can try to ensure your sports center’s survival. Here are four ways to maximize revenue and attract more patrons. Explore sponsorships Sponsors can bring big money to …

Why Acquisitions Fail: A Closer Look on Three Biggest Reasons

June 25, 2020June 25, 2020 by Dhale Knowlton

It’s a story often told: when you want to penetrate a different niche, tap a new market, or launch overseas, you acquire businesses. However, that is easier said than done. Experts believe that up to 90% of these acquisitions turn out to be an abysmal failure. Even solid businesses are not immune to that. Think of Microsoft and Nokia or Hewlett-Packard and Autonomy. Doing it wrong can hurt your organization’s financial position and brand. It can demoralize employees because of …

Buy or Build: What Kind of PC Should You Get?

June 25, 2020June 25, 2020 by Stefany Warren

So you’ve finally saved up your allowance or earnings to ascend to the PC master race or get an upgrade from your current rig. There are plenty of options in the market, ranging from budget offerings to high-end streaming and video-editing-ready parts. But components and peripherals are only half the battle. The biggest question on any budding PC gamer’s head is: Should I buy or build my own gaming computer? There’s no concrete answer to this question. There are pros …

Improve Your Restaurant’s Takeout and Delivery Services

June 25, 2020June 25, 2020 by Dhale Knowlton

Due to the recent global crisis, many restaurants have transitioned from offering dine in services to takeouts and deliveries. This recent trend is expected to last a little longer as customers choose to stay home to protect themselves and their loved ones. For businesses that are now trying to get used to the “new normal,” here are some tips that can make your takeout and delivery services better. Branding and Marketing Your first goal is to make sure that your consumers …

Two Important Considerations When Packing to Move

June 18, 2020June 25, 2020 by Andrea Clegg

Moving house can be traumatic. The act of packing for the move is rarely mechanical; you're literally deconstructing your home, and the process can bring nostalgia as you handle and box the items that make up so many memories, both good and bad. A good way to minimize the stress and handle the emotionally difficult time of moving is to have the smoothest moving process. Make your move as painless and trouble-free as possible by using the right equipment and …