With retail computer network breaches becoming increasingly common and garnering more media attention, restaurant owners have a responsibility to keep their customers’ personal and financial information private. Preventive strategies can help keep your customers’ information safe and your business running. Here’s some advice you can use to help keep your restaurant’s network secure.
Do you know who your small business funding company is?
The market for providing capital solutions to small business is dynamic and crowded. For every new company eager to launch is a lender at the ready to provide financial back-up. And as a result of the rise in demand, funding companies and brokers are advertising and promoting their brands through every possible channel. They’re looking to drive customers to their … Read More
Why You Shouldn’t Pay for So-Called ‘Business Debt Relief’
As an entrepreneur, you’re well aware that even a solid business plan and a great product won’t protect you completely from unexpected downturns. Markets change, your costs can rise — and suddenly, you’re struggling to meet your obligations. This is when you may start noticing sales pitches from companies that offer a quick and easy solution to your stress. Here’s … Read More
Why a Branded Email Domain is Critical for Your Small Business
Chances are, you probably have a Gmail account. [email protected], right? Now, this is all well and good—perfect for emailing your friends, connecting to your Facebook account and signing up for promotional offers. But, it’s not really the appropriate communications channel for small business inquiries. For starters, your email address makes more of an impression than you might imagine. For example, … Read More
Why You Shouldn’t Pay for ‘Debt Relief’
As an entrepreneur, you’re well aware that even a solid business plan and a great product won’t protect you completely from unexpected downturns. Markets change, your costs can rise — and suddenly, you’re struggling to meet your obligations. This is when you may start noticing sales pitches from companies that offer a quick and easy solution to your stress. Here’s … Read More
Closing the books on 2016
Many trends are poised to affect small businesses in 2017. We highlight a few in our year-end message.
Security Breaches – Coming to a Small Business Near You
Security breaches seem important only to large businesses. That myth may hurt you.
How To Protect Your Small Business from Employee Theft and Fraud
Think only large corporations are victimized by fraudulent employee actions? A new study on fraud has found that small businesses are actually more likely to experience fraudulent activity by their employees, but there are simple steps you can take to protect yourself.
It’s Time to Incorporate Cyber Liability Insurance Into Your Online Security Plan
Online network hacks have been gaining frequency as markets become wholly reliant on the Internet. Prevention of cyber attacks is crucial to your small business’s online security plan, but cyber liability insurance is necessary to protect your business in the event of a network breach.
What Your Restaurant Needs to Know About Patent Assertion Entities
Patent Assertion Entities, sometimes referred to as “patent trolls,” extort restaurants and other small businesses with patent lawsuits that pose a huge financial burden. Understanding your restaurant’s exposure to patent abuse is important for protecting your business’s growth.