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Do you keep your passwords on a post-it note?  Do you have multiple passwords for different accounts and forget which password goes where?  Effective password security is extremely important in this age of identity theft.  The average cost of a stolen identity that includes confidential information increased from $145 to $154 last year. * And… Read more »

Is getting things done and done right at the top of your priorities list?  Then you should consider using checklists.  No matter how experienced you are or how much of an expert you may be, a well-designed checklist can improve outcomes. In his bestseller The Checklist Manifesto, Atul Gawande argues that the very systems designed… Read more »

Smartphones are a part of daily life and people constantly download a variety of apps that peak their interest.  Most individuals think all apps are innocent and safe, but are they?  Actually…some apps can be dangerous.  Most apps can entertain you and keep you organized and up-to-date, but you need to be wary of a… Read more »

Maintaining employee morale can be a difficult task, especially with all the challenges facing small businesses. While there are many different ways that employees can be motivated and morale can be improved, one of the simplest is to offer food as a gift or thank you. This may represent an extra expense, but the benefits… Read more »

Hiring is on the rebound in Massachusetts. That means the pool of top-notch candidates is shrinking and competition to bring them on board is fierce for small businesses. It also means that having realistic hiring expectations is key to finding the candidates that are the best fit for your company. Defining Realistic The Rolling Stones… Read more »