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National Cyber Security Awareness Month

By on October 18, 2019 in Tips & Advice
October is National Cyber Security Awareness Month – the perfect time to give your accounts and devices the protection they deserve, and learn about the current threats you face online. While there is no sure-fire way to completely defend your different accounts and devices, there are some general guidelines that everyone can use to fight back against unwanted intrusion at home and in the workplace.
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CFO Corner: Human Capital Disclosure

By on October 15, 2019 in Tips & Advice
Investors, as well as the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), are calling for the disclosure of publicly-traded companies’ data on the more qualitative aspects of business. This data includes workforce costs, workforce diversity, recruitment, turnover, and much more. When invited, by CFO.com, to share TDS’ perspective, Vicki Villacrez, SVP of Finance and CFO, offered many insights.
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Corporate Social Responsibility: Five easy tips

By on October 7, 2019 in Tips & Advice
Giving back is good business practice, no matter your size, location, or industry. Even small efforts resonate well with your consumers, and the sooner you get involved, the better.
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Spotlight on Jack Thomasson, That HGTV Dream Home Guy

By on October 3, 2019 in Tips & Advice
Jack Thomasson may have been best known as that HGTV Dream Home guy for over 20 years, but this acclaimed professional house planner and entrepreneur… more...
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Quality over quantity when picking social media for your business

By on September 27, 2019 in Tips & Advice
It’s better to do a few things really well than to do a lot of things mediocrely. The same is true for your business’ social media presence.
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The side business scam

By on September 23, 2019 in News, Tips & Advice
If you’re on LinkedIn, you’ve probably gotten the question “Do you keep your options open for extra income on the side?” No doubt, this is a near perfectly crafted question. “Of course I want extra income!” I thought. I’d love to buy a new guitar, pay off some more student loans, or hit up Whistler for some bucket-list skiing. Here's how to spot what's real and what's not.
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National Preparedness Month: Crisis Communications

By on September 12, 2019 in IT Risk and Security, News, Tips & Advice
Whether it’s a ravaging wildfire, tragic flooding, or even an untimely power outage, having a crisis communications plan is one of the smartest things you can do as a business owner or operator. Don’t wait until the last minute, because having the right safeguards in place can truly make or break you when disaster strikes.
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Top 5 podcasts: Small business edition

By on September 11, 2019 in Tips & Advice
Podcasts are a fantastic way to turn a painstaking commute into morning coffee time with an expert. If you own or work at a small business, these are the podcasts you should be listening to.
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How to intern like a boss

By on September 3, 2019 in Tips & Advice
You've landed your first internship. You're thinking, "Wow, I might actually become a real, gainfully-employed adult one day." Here’s my best advice for how to crush your internship and get the absolute most out of it. (And for those of you far-removed from the intern life, here’s a little window into the experience of one.)
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