With the rise of technology, a new state of commerce has emerged. “Card-not-present” transactions might pose a threat for your business. Protecting your business by not falling victim to fraud is becoming harder than ever before. In an article from Entrepreneur, author John Canfield writes, “There are also situations emerging on these newer online platforms…
Close to half the population of the United States could be affected by a recent cyber attack on Equifax, one of the three largest American consumer credit reporting agencies in the United States. The company also provides identity theft protection. Equifax announced on Thursday, September 7, 2017, that approximately 143 million U.S. consumers had their…
Last week, the same Texas judge who originally struck down the overtime rules proposed by the Obama Administration, upheld his ruling. Many experts see this as the final blow for the proposed increase in the number of workers who would be eligible for overtime compensation. In the article, author David O’Connor writes, “Federal District Court…
It’s a sad reality that cyber-criminals eagerly exploit tragic circumstances in order to take advantage of and steal from new targets. In the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey, a number of new scams have cropped up, including: An IRS-themed phishing scam that instructs the receiver to download an FBI questionnaire (once the target clicks the link,…
Blockchain technology is beginning to appear in every industry. At first glance, blockchain is a database that has a lot of potential in finance and business. With the recent and sudden growth of Bitcoin, blockchain technology could become even bigger. In an article from Forbes, author Bernard Marr writes, “Recent developments in the bitcoin economy…
Innovation has changed the business world for centuries. However, in the 21st century, innovation has become the norm. With technology giving us the ability to do so many things, how can business owners find a niche market or come up with new ideas? In an article from Entrepreneur, author Chidike Samuelson writes, “[Today’s] trend has…
On February 25, 2016, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) released an Accounting Standards Updated (ASU) with the goal of improving financial reporting about leasing transactions. They did so in conjunction with the International Accounting Standards Board (IASB), with whom they have partnered in pursuit of enacting common standards for U.S. generally accepted accounting principles…
Getting someone’s attention is hard, and having him or her stay on your page is even harder. While there is a lot of competition out there in terms of search engine optimization, getting someone to revisit your page is the real issue. In an article from Entrepreneur, author Victor Ijidola writes, “The real ‘seizing of…
Growing your network is one of the most important skills anyone can have in the business world. But how are you supposed to network when you hate networking? Surprisingly, it is easier than you think! In an article from Entrepreneur author Jonathan Jarvis writes, “I’ve personally learned that networking is not so bad after all,…
Business leaders all live busy and sometimes stressful lives. This article from Inc. offers advice for five things you can do daily to help you and your business be more productive. Author Jordan Scheltgen writes, “To become more productive you need to embrace action as your fuel. Whether you’re a leader within a company or…
