If you get packages delivered to your business regularly, then this could be an easy scam to fall victim to. Scammers are sending emails posing as the United States Postal Services alerting you about an undelivered package. The email advises you that because they have been unable to deliver your package you should download the […]
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 […]
This year I predict the majority of small businesses will jump on the social media bandwagon. There are numerous success stories of small companies that have built their brands via social platforms. Facebook is one of the most popular sites for small businesses. However, if you use your personal profile to promote your small business […]
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., […]
Do you have a great idea for a new product? Good for you, but taking a product from the mind to the marketplace isn’t easy, and it’s fraught with peril. There are numerous scammers out there waiting to play on your inexperience and enthusiasm. You may have seen infomercials on TV. These companies often cost a significant amount of money and they leave you with nothing in return.