Supply chain disruptions continue to be a pervasive and major problem across industries in the US, serving as a catalyst to the skyrocketing inflation rate. Supply chain issues have hit the manufacturing sector especially hard, causing production delays, increasing prices for raw materials and goods, and hampering growth.Unfortunately, many manufacturing ...
Cybercrime has grown at an exponential rate over the past few years, and the question most businesses face today is not if they will be hacked, but when. Cyber criminals took advantage of vulnerabilities that arose during the COVID-19 pandemic, and 2020 was the worst year ever recorded for data ...
According to a recent Forbes article, Americans reportedly lost a staggering $1 billion to romance scammers in 2021, making it the worst year for such scams on record. The Federal Trade Commission said that many of the scammers in 2021 lured their victims into sending them cryptocurrency or tricked them ...
Fraud – whether perpetrated via cyber scams, identity theft, chargeback fraud, payment and banking fraud, and more –poses a significant risk to businesses of all sizes. Incidents of fraud skyrocketed during the COVID-19 pandemic, as more and more business transactions took place online, and they continue to grow. According to ...
Almost 50 percent of Americans were victims of financial identity theft in 2020, and losses from identity theft increased 42 percent from 2019 to 2020, according to recent research. Online criminals are always on the lookout for information they can sell on the dark web or use to enrich themselves ...
If you’re a business owner today, it’s critical you prioritize cybersecurity to protect your company from an increasing wave of cyberattacks. Cybercriminals took advantage of numerous vulnerabilities that emerged during the COVID-19 pandemic, making 2020 the worst year on record for data breaches, According to Security Magazine.And small businesses are ...
Despite potential inflationary pressures, the economy continues to chug along as many consumers are flush with cash and eager to enjoy purchases they might have delayed. Small businesses are well-positioned to reap the benefits, with 82% of consumers saying they would choose a local product over a national brand. Here’s ...
Supply chain disruptions continue to be a pervasive and major problem across industries in the US, serving as a catalyst to the skyrocketing inflation rate. Supply chain issues have hit the manufacturing sector especially hard, causing production delays, increasing prices for raw materials and goods, and hampering growth.Unfortunately, many manufacturing ...
For the month of June, we're celebrating Pride Month by highlighting local businesses owned by members of the LGBTQ+ community. Below you'll meet Alba Susana Johnson, also known as Susy, owner of Alba S. Johnson Esq., based out of Florida.The early daysAlba has been an attorney since 1988, but has ...
For the month of June, we're celebrating Pride Month by highlighting local businesses owned by members of the LGBTQ+ community. Below you'll meet Ray and Lyn, co-owners at Visage Salon & Spa located in Oradell, NJ.How it all startedVisage Salon & Spa started 24 years ago, and their product line ...
According to new survey data of small business owners from Goldman Sachs, the most significant problem facing their business is hiring and retaining qualified employees. While generous compensation is certainly a crucial factor in employee satisfaction, you might be surprised to find that an elevated company culture can play an integral role ...
When prices on consumer items are affordable, you can enjoy a certain sense of economic freedom, especially when your income is at least keeping pace with the rate of inflation. However, when those costs increase but your earnings don’t, your personal budget constricts - making you less financially free than ...