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Five reasons not to hire an applicant — and a “yes” trump card

By on December 10, 2013 in IT Risk and Security
Neck tattoos, multiple piercings and nervous chatter have all been used as reasons not to hire people. Jody Glynn Patrick tells you why that shouldn't matter and what small business owners should really be paying attention to during the interview process.
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Cloud Computing

Look up in the sky! It’s a bird! It’s a plane! It’s a cloud (cloud computing)!

By on December 9, 2013 in IT Risk and Security, Products
Laura Schmitz breaks down the benefits of cloud computing for your small business.
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We've all wondered what it would be like to walk a mile in another person's shoes. In this post I'm giving you a behind the scenes look at a day in the life of one of TDS' Data Center Techs.

Day in the life: Data Center Technician

By on December 6, 2013 in Tips & Advice
We've all wondered what it would be like to walk a mile in another person's shoes. In this post I'm giving you a behind the scenes look at a day in the life of one of TDS' Data Center Techs.
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Money

$30 Billion for three years in a row

By on December 4, 2013 in Tips & Advice
Big banks are not lending as much money to small businesses. However, there is one entity that's still looking out for the little guy.
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How to win big lawsuit settlements from your company

By on December 3, 2013 in IT Risk and Security
Don't worry business owners we're not really telling your employees how to successfully sue your company. But Jody Glynn Patrick is telling you how to stay out of hot water in regards to wage-and-hour lawsuits.
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Gifts

Five rules for giving office gifts

By on November 29, 2013 in Tips & Advice
Twas the day before the office holiday party and all through building, people were freaking out about the gifts they'd be giving! But, we've got your back so please don't worry. Just follow these five tips, but you'd better hurry.
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10 Essential Holiday Office Survival Tips

By on November 28, 2013 in Tips & Advice
With the holiday season now officially in full swing, it’s time to navigate the sea of office parties, Secret Santas, potlucks and vendor gift baskets.… more...
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Three important business resolutions for 2014

By on November 27, 2013 in Tips & Advice
Before you pop the cork on that bottle of champagne and ring in the new year, maybe you should set some business resolutions for 2014.
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The “worth a raise” dialogue: What would you do?

By on November 26, 2013 in Products
Here's your chance to be the boss. Read an employees argument and case for a raise. Then tell us why you would or wouldn't give her a raise.
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