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There are times when you need to be an operational thinker. When you need a backup plan that will work in a pinch and get the job done. It may look like you're flying by the seat of your pants, but any good plan comes from lots of advance preparation. Here are some keys to making sure your backup is there for you when you need it.
The Ebola outbreak is incredibly serious and not to be taken lightly. But there are lessons being learned - we hope - through some early mistakes that will help other hospitals manage contagions like this one more effectively. And these same lessons can be applied to small businesses in our own emergency planning. Check it out.
Shadow IT thrived in the early years of desktop computing. But system complexity and security demands shut down the non-IT users performing IT functions. Cloud computing, software as a service and IT responsiveness issues are bringing Shadow IT back into the light. Good or bad? That jury is still out.
Whether you are on social media or not, many of your customers are. How you handle the negative comments is just as important as how graciously you accept the positive ones.
Heartbleed and the other bugs, malware, hacks and cracks that have preceded it are really testing us. As with everything, there comes a point when we have to ask: Can this relationship be saved? Yes, but the honeymoon is definitely over.
Your identity is critical to your businesses and it needs to be carefully developed and protected. Your logo is very important and should be done professionally. But make sure you know what you should expect from a professional designer and that you inspect what you expect.
Is your business using social media? Thirty six percent don't. This should be the year you either take the plunge or elevate your efforts to be more effective. You can do it; here are four ideas to help focus your efforts.
