Thinking you’re not at risk because you’re a small company is, unfortunately, a thought you can’t afford to have – 61% of all cyber-attacks target small businesses! They want your personal information, your keystrokes, your employee records, and more. Don’t give them the opportunity.

The past few months, we have discussed the “IT” problem. It’s well-known that the biggest security risk for a company is its people. Educating your employees on possible threats is the first line of defense, but this can only help so much in the battle of keeping your network secure. The devious cyber criminals that are trying to wreak havoc on your business are pretty sinister and tricky. The need for IT support for any business is inevitable, but which type of IT services is right for you?

Choosing the right level of IT support is extremely important in creating a plan to maximize the level of efficiency in your office among your employees. You might already have an IT guy, which is great, but your system might need more monitoring and a little more IT-TLC.

This weekend, we were in a competitive situation for a dream home in Kansas City. We had several rounds of changes to our offer agreement as we negotiated against multiple motivated buyers. Time and flexibility were critical as we were against a tight dead line. Several conversations between us and realtors representing buyers and sellers and lenders took place. We got our signed documents in by the 5 pm deadline for a final decision from the seller. The result; we got our dream home.

What could a digital transformation mean for your business? Truth is, there is no single catch-all definition of what digital transformation means. Digital transformations can mean many different things for different businesses and organizations. But one thing that is certain about digital transformation is that it has become imperative for every business. No matter what the service or size of your business is, delivering a strong digital presence has become the way of the future. However, a digital transformation isn’t only about changes in technology, it is also about embracing new changes within your business. 

 More and more IT, e-commerce, and security conversations seem to mention blockchain. It’s the latest buzzword floating around IT water coolers. It's even been the biggest buzz around our office! So, what is blockchain?