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They say, “You get what you tolerate” and now more than ever, we’ve been conditioned to tolerate worse service at higher prices. Companies get a ‘free pass’ simply by saying phrases like “the labor shortage,” “because COVID,” or “inflation.

Small businesses are no less susceptible to data loss than larger organizations. In fact, it is more devastating for small businesses with limited resources to lose important data than it is for large corporations. To illustrate, a recent study reported that small businesses are a prime target for cyberattacks, accounting for 43%, or almost half, of all cyberattacks every year.

Healthcare practices must comply with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) when handling protected health information (PHI). However, maintaining HIPAA-compliance can be challenging because there are numerous rules and regulations to follow and keep track of.

“The biggest risk is the one you don’t take” is a mantra you’ll hear motivational speakers deliver in their presentations to make the argument that you should throw all caution to the wind and go for it (whatever “it” is).

And while that may be a good piece of advice to get someone to take action on an idea (and get the speaker applause at the end of their presentation), truly smart, experienced entrepreneurs and business executives NEVER throw “caution to the wind” and take wild risks.

Once upon a time, you could install antivirus software and go about your merry way online and in your inbox, opening, clicking and downloading files without a care.

Today, antivirus alone cannot and will not protect you, especially if you INVITE the hack by downloading a file that is infected with a piece of code designed to circumvent your security protocols.

Losing business data can happen to anyone, no matter the size of the company. In fact, not having a reliable backup system in place is one of the top reasons for business failure. According to a University of Texas study, 94% of businesses fail to survive following a disastrous data loss, with 43% unable to reopen and 51% shutting down within two years.

Cybercriminals see legal firms as high-value targets mainly because they know that attorneys have access to sensitive data and have a reputation to uphold. And because many law firms now store and manage huge volumes of data in the cloud, it's much easier for cyberthieves to steal these.

You’ve heard the phrase “Get with the program!” It’s often used as a direct order to someone to fall in line with the way things are supposed to be done at your company.

Problem is, most business owners don’t have “a program” for employees to get with, and therefore they get wild and erractic results, as well as a lot less performance, output and productivity, from each person they employ.

Southwest Airlines’ recent fiasco that caused them to cancel over 16,700 flights, leaving people stranded across America, was the epitome of what’s happening with so many businesses right now across the US. A total and complete meltdown in service due to cheapness.

As a small- or medium-sized (SMB) business owner, you are always looking for ways to be more productive and efficient. And while you may know about the common productivity drains like inefficient equipment or technology, there are others that can have a significant impact on your operations.