Is Your Biggest Security Threat Already Inside Your Organization? [Infographic]

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While many businesses focus on outsider threats as their primary concern when it comes to cybersecurity, insider threats are just as likely — if not more likely — to compromise data and network safety.   While outsider security threats may seem more menacing, insider threats are actually dangerous because of their inconsistency. Insider security threats … Read more

What Great Leaders Do When They Are Lacking Resources

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In a perfect world, leaders would have all the tools available that they need to ensure their team has consistent success.  We don’t live in a perfect world.  If we did, we probably wouldn’t need great leaders.  Markets are inconsistent and resources are limited.  What do great leaders do when they are lacking resources?   … Read more

5 Steps To Increase Employee Participation In Your Retirement Plan [Infographic]

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When it comes to keeping employees engaged, benefits can go a long way.  Sometimes a competitive salary is not enough.  The Insured Retirement Institute found that only 27 percent of baby boomers are confident that they will have enough money to last through their retirement.  If you can help your employees support their retirement planning, … Read more

11 Start-ups And First Year Of Business Survival Tips

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According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, about 50 percent of small businesses fail within the first four years. Companies that start with the right mindset and resources improve their chances of not only surviving but also thriving. The key to success for start-ups in the first year of business is to succeed with … Read more

25 Tips To Build Your Business Through Offline Marketing

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With the rise in popularity of online marketing, many effective offline marketing methods are easily forgotten when marketing campaigns are planned. Most believe that digital marketing is the only way to get results. While this may be true for specific industries, some of the most proven marketing ideas happen offline. Whether your goal is branding, … Read more

In The Red Corner, Company Strategy.  In The Blue Corner, Company Culture…. Fight

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I have gone through several Executive level changes in companies that I’ve worked for.  Often, when a new Executive is Onboarded, they begin work on creating or changing the Company Strategy.  Every single division within the company is scrutinized with a magnifying glass.  The Financial department re-looks at how they can cut costs, Operations Department … Read more