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Simple Cybersecurity Rules Everyone Should Follow

Jen Lawrence

Others have every security software and protocol in place. As we add more software, apps, and devices, we increase the number of gateways available to hackers to access our data. You fill out interest forms or cart check-out fields and you’re being asked for your phone number, birthday, and blood type. Absolutely.

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Employee Files: What to include, what to leave out, and what’s confidential

BMT Office Administration

Besides the EEOC, the IRS also has requirements for employee documents, including which forms you need to have for each employee, such as W-4s. Whether you’re using cutting-edge HR software or a physical filing cabinet, you’ll need to separate each employee’s file into two main categories — their main file and their confidential file.

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The 12 Privacy Tips of Christmas

Ian's Messy Desk

Minimize the number of identification and credit cards carried. Tear/shred receipts, copies of credit applications, other documentation containing personal information, don’t just throw it in the garbage. Ask to use other forms of identification. Obscure credit card numbers on customer receipts.

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Employee Monitoring: How to (and not to) track employee productivity

BMT Office Administration

That led to the creation of numerous employee monitoring solutions, including computer monitoring through cloud-based software, GPS tracking, keylogging, and other methods. The history of employee monitoring’s various forms. Not only that, but certain businesses have used employee monitoring software for many years before 2020.

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Best Business Technology for Small Businesses & Their Owners (28 ideas from them to you!)

Stephanie LH Calahan

.  Even if you are not the most technical person on your block, you probably have some form of technology in your life that you love.  We started by asking this question: What tech tools (office machine, gadget, hardware, software or online tools) could you not live without, why and where can we find it? It is FREE to use!

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Small Business World News Round-up – 2009/12/01

The Small Business Blog

Benefits of Online Software for Small Business. Business owners increasingly upset over credit card transaction fees : Card issuers contend their swipe charges don’t hurt and should remain the same. What is Small Business Infrastructure? How to be successful by focusing on your core business.

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Small Business World News Round-up - 2009/11/17

The Small Business Blog

Benefits of Online Software for Small Business. WinWeb’s UK Customers Can Save With MasterCard Business Savings : The credit card organisation MasterCard and Winweb have joined forces and bring a 10% saving to all WinWeb customers. How to be successful and eco-friendly. Making your small business carbon neutral.

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