The QR Code, or quick response code, is a brilliant invention that has made life easier for many people. It allows you to scan barcodes with your smartphone, which can then take you to websites or other information on the internet. Here is a QR code example for Wikipedia. The QR code has the additional …
Protect Yourself (and Your Bank Accounts) from SIM Card Fraud
If you’ve ever been a victim of SIM card swapping, then you know how scary it can be. As if having your identity stolen isn’t enough, the thief could potentially access all your accounts and drain them as well. In some cases, they may even have physical access to your mobile device as well as …
Security Tips for the Holidays to Protect Your Business
In the first three quarters of the year, retail firms generally break even on investments. The fourth quarter, especially during the holidays, is when they may make a profit…or not. It’s a key time for them. The holiday shopping season begins in October, which means that fraudsters are particularly active during this time, attempting to …
Inspire Kids to Business Success with These Family Friendly Films
If your child is interested in business and entrepreneurship, you can encourage them to pursue their dreams by exposing them to the world of business. There are many movies that can help inspire kids and teach them important lessons that will prepare them for the real world. Here are some of our favorites to enjoy …
How To Identify & Fight Synthetic Identity Fraud
Like most people, you probably don’t think about identity fraud until the day it happens. It’s an unfortunate reality that people are constantly trying to steal your personal information for their own gain. Synthetic identity fraud is a new type of identity theft that has recently been on the rise. There are many ways to …
Protect Yourself From Email Fraud
Scam artists use emails to deceive you into providing them with your personal information. Every day, scammers launch thousands of attacks, frequently called phishing, like this — and they’re frequently successful. What is Phishing (Email Scamming) Phishing is a way for criminals to gain access to your personal information by sending you an email that …
How to Choose the Right Equipment Financing for Your Business
It might challenge for business owners to figure out how to get access to expensive equipment. There are two basic ways to get the equipment your company needs to sustain, expand, and/or grow its operations: lease or loan. What is Equipment Lease Financing? An equipment lease is a contract with a vendor to rent business …
Don’t Outgrow Your Cash Flow
For smaller, privately owned businesses, financing receivables may be the best or only option to maintain enough cash flow to continue to grow your business. Customers expect you, as a business, to provide them terms for repayment, which create accounts receivable for your business. Accounts receivable ties up your business cash until your customer pays …
Commercial Real Estate Financing 101
Investing in commercial real estate is a big decision, but can provide many benefits and opportunities for your business. In this article, we provide you with all you need to know about making a decision to invest in (buy) a commercial real estate property, including considerations and types of commercial financing available. Common Reasons to …
Internet Security When Working From Home
With work from home (WFH) being the new normal for many and increasing every day, it’s imperative that you maintain a high level of security when working remotely over the internet. This article is a resource to bring awareness to cybersecurity while you work from home in an effort to protect yourself, you and your …
