With the rise of DJs and electronic music, “remixes” have become extremely popular. They often involve taking a classic older hit song and changing it up electronically into a new work of art. Not to be outdone, scammers around the world are “remixing” classic scams and some of these remixes are proving to be very […]
By now we have all seen the pictures of looters destroying small businesses in Ferguson, Missouri. They make compelling television images and it’s a tragic situation for the local business owners, their employees and the citizens of Ferguson in general. However, there is another crime spree that’s picking up steam throughout the holiday season that […]
Long story short, data breaches are scary— for small and large businesses alike. Even chains like Target and Home Depot have been victimized in recent months, leaving many businesses worried about the odds of a similar occurrence. Target’s breach affected over 70 million customers and cost Target a great deal of money. What’s potentially worse: […]
I’ve written about the importance of listing your small business in online directories. Unfortunately, there are some unscrupulous folks who are invoicing companies for online ads in directories that are never placed. In fact, some are using the icon brand name Yellow Pages to give them credibility. The scammer starts by calling your office as […]
October 1st, 2013 is fast approaching, and with it comes a compliance deadline for your small business. On October 1st, all employers–regardless of business size or health insurance offer status–must provide all employees with a Notice of Health Insurance Marketplace Coverage Options document. Also on October 1st, the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, a.k.a., […]