Protect Yourself with Secure Passwords
Despite the increasingly vast trust we put into the Internet to keep our personal and business information safe and secure, many users take their passwords very lightly. In an analysis studying over 32...
View ArticleYour Company's Social Media Policy
The time to implement a social media policy is now.Your social media policy outlines for employees your companies guidelines or principles for communicating in the online world. Your company should...
View ArticleTake Back your Bandwidth
"Almost 40% of enterprise network bandwidth is being consumed by recreational or non-business applications [facebook, linkedin, youtube]"~Blue Coat Systems SurveyMore companies are blocking video...
View ArticleYour Company Social Media Policy Part 1
Social media has revolutionized the way people communicate online. Social media is where discussions are had and information is shared. Over the past few years, the world has seen a remarkable shift in...
View ArticleYour Company Social Media Policy Part 2
Last time we wrote about the importance of having a social media policy for your business. Let's go over some of the things you'll want to cover in your social media policy. Let's start with a short...
View Article6 Million Passwords Stolen from LinkedIn
LinkedIn, the popular social network geared towards business networking and communication, has reported a major breach in security. A file containing over six million passwords was leaked and posted on...
View ArticleThe Tablet Age
Think back a few years ago before the Apple ipad (if you are in the medical field, there is a good chance you'll relate to this). Remember back when "tablet" computers were essentially laptops...
View ArticleBusiness vs. Pleasure: Managing Your Facebook Persona
Like most business owners, you probably have a Facebook page set up for your organization. Like most people, you likely also use Facebook to communicate with friends and family. Here's a simple method...
View ArticleTwitter Twits: 10 Epic Fails
While it may seem difficult to imagine embarrassing oneself in the space of a 140 character message, Twitter has been responsible for the downfall of companies, politicians and entire institutions. No...
View ArticleManage Passwords for Better Security, Part 1
Some people are just asking to have their identities stolen. If your password is personal and simple, written down next to your computer, used on multiple sites, and shared with others; then you might...
View ArticleClean Up the Clutter from Your Facebook News Feed
In 2012, Facebook hit one billion active users. Facebook is the undisputed king of social media, but this does not mean that their subjects are happy. In a January 2013 study, online news site 24/7...
View ArticleAn Overview of Your Social Networking Options
Social Media can be likened to vampires in the media. Both are loved by teenage girls, and like vampire characters, it seems like there are now too many social medias to keep track of. Just like you...
View ArticleThe History of Social Networking
The late Alaskan Senator Ted Stevens once famously stated that the "internet is not something that you can just dump something on. It's not a big truck. It's a series of tubes." This infamous statement...
View ArticleHashtags Mean Business
What's a #hashtag? One recent addition to popular culture is the use of hashtags. Every time you look at a flier, watch the news, or talk with a teenager, you'll be exposed to different and confusing...
View ArticleGrow Your Business With LinkedIn
LinkedIn is not only useful for the unemployed, but is also a great tool for business owners to connect with one-another. In general, social media can be a wonderful tool to grow your business. But...
View ArticleRestaurant Experiences Major Losses Due to Foodies Instagramming Every Dish
The point of all these cool smartphones is to make life easier, improve productivity, and communication, but how sure are you that these devices are making things better? One restaurant did a study...
View ArticleHow One Business Owner is Fighting Yelp in the Most Unconventional Way Possible
One California restaurant owner has recently taken on an interesting marketing strategy that goes against all conventional wisdom. Co-owner David Cerretini of the Italian restaurant Botto Bistro tells...
View ArticleThe Reality of Social Media: #ConsumerEngagement
Regardless of how much interaction you get on your company’s social media pages, you want more. You want to be like one of those big corporations that get a ton of hits and likes. But did you know that...
View ArticleTip of the Week: Find Success By Building a Professional Network On Facebook
It’s a known fact that social media is a great asset for the modern business owner to leverage, but you wouldn’t believe how often it’s misconstrued as a waste of time. In fact, social media outlets...
View Article3 Favorite Technologies Politicians Use to Connect With Voters
Technology is everywhere. Coincidentally, that is exactly where every political candidate wants to be. With the 24/7 news cycle and social media leading the charge, technology has become one of the...
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