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Holiday Tech Etiquette For Small Businesses (Or: How Not To Accidentally Ruin Someone’s Day)

by Dan Polk | October 29, 2025 | Administration and Support, Executive, Technology | 0 Comments

The holidays are stressful enough without technology tripping you up. Customers are trying to squeeze in last-minute errands, employees are juggling family schedules and everyone’s expectations are cranked up to 11. The last thing you want is to accidentally frustrate...

Holiday Scams In Disguise: What To Watch Out For When Donating Online

by Dan Polk | October 29, 2025 | Administration and Support, Business Planning, cybersecurity, Executive, Non-Profit | 0 Comments

Even in good times, scammers circle around generosity. But during the holidays, when giving increases and emotions run high, they truly pounce. A few years ago, a massive telefunding fraud was shut down after authorities discovered that the perpetrators had made 1.3...

Tech Wins That Actually Made Small Business Life Easier This Year

by Dan Polk | October 29, 2025 | Business Planning, Business Services, Executive | 0 Comments

Every year, there’s a new flood of apps, gadgets and “game-changing” technology. Most of it feels more like a distraction than a breakthrough. But this year, a few simple tools actually lived up to the hype – saving small business owners time, money and the occasional...

Understanding Cybersecurity: A Beginner’s Guide

by Dan Polk | May 1, 2024 | cybersecurity, Guide, Tips and Tricks

Understanding Cybersecurity: A Beginner’s Guide In today’s digital age, cybersecurity is a term we hear almost daily. But what does it really mean, especially for those of us who aren’t tech wizards? This beginner-friendly guide breaks down the basics of...

A Quick and Easy Overview of Cybersecurity Insurance For Your Business

by Dan Polk | Apr 23, 2024 | compliance, cybersecurity, Guide, Tips and Tricks

By: Dan Polk A Quick and Easy Overview of Cybersecurity Insurance For Your Business In the digital era, cyber insurance has become a critical component of business risk management. As cyber threats evolve, so do the requirements for cyber insurance coverage. This blog...

The Cost of Ransomware: Beyond the Ransom Payment

by Dan Polk | Apr 9, 2024 | cybersecurity, ransomware, Tips and Tricks

The Cost of Ransomware: Beyond the Ransom Payment Introduction Ransomware attacks are not just a temporary inconvenience; they carry a multitude of hidden costs that can affect a business long after the initial crisis has been resolved. While the immediate focus tends...

Ransomware Guide: For Beginners

by Dan Polk | Apr 1, 2024 | Essentials, Executive, Guide, ransomware

By: Dan Polk Ransomware Guide: For Beginners In today's digital age, ransomware has emerged as a formidable threat to businesses and individuals alike. This guide demystifies ransomware, offering insights into what it is, how it operates, and why it's a significant...

Navigating Penetration Test Results

by Dan Polk | Mar 25, 2024 | Pentration Testing, Tools

By: Dan Polk Understanding Penetration Test Results Penetration tests simulate cyberattacks to identify vulnerabilities in your systems. The results, typically presented in a comprehensive report, include a range of findings from minor issues to critical weaknesses....

Balancing Technology and the Human Touch

by Dan Polk | Mar 22, 2024 | Essentials, Executive, Process

By: Dan Polk Balancing Technology and the Human Touch In today's fast-paced business world, leveraging technology to boost productivity is more crucial than ever. However, in the race to digitalize, it's important not to lose sight of the human touch—a key element in...

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