Author: Harrison

There are very few people in the world who don’t know what it’s like to struggle with money. Even the rich and powerful have likely had moments in their lives where money didn’t flow as freely as it could, or where a bad investment led to a huge loss and left them hurting. Money problems are one of the subjects we all commiserate with each other about; struggling with money is a universal issue. It goes without saying, then, that not only do you not have to suffer in silence if that’s you, but there are plenty of tools which…

These days, more than ever before, it’s easier for businesses to fall prey to hacking and data breaches. This is largely due to the fact that everything is done and stored online and thieves have become more sophisticated thanks to ever-evolving technology. No doubt, if you own your own business, you already have measures in place to protect it against cyber threats. However, are you sure you are truly safe? There are a few ways to determine the answer to this question. Cybersecurity Plan First and foremost, all businesses should have a cybersecurity plan in place in the event of…

Proxy servers provide a way to access the internet without giving away your own IP address. This offers privacy and security when using services that dislike multiple searches, which tend to trigger an IP ban when using the same IP address repeatedly. Picture Credit: Pixabay Choosing a proxy provider is not an easy task. There are a number of important considerations when it comes to proxies. In this article, we include five tips to help when trying to choose between different proxy service providers. 1] Learn what type of proxy you need There are different types of proxies available. The…

With so many negative connotations attached to the word test, you could argue that we shouldn’t use the word at all. Ditch the connotations however and take a fresh look at the positives that come from conducting tests and you may find yourself thinking that tests are actually pretty cool. Here we take a look at why re-examining the way we think about tests could bring about first class results. 1] Safety in Mind In the first instance, tests are extremely useful. Most adults are comfortable driving or being driven in a car, but would this still be the case…

In this technological age, it’s easy to take things for granted. We have come to rely upon numerous pieces of software to make our lives easier, but we don’t really think about why we’re able to enjoy the technology we do. Software developers receive very little credit for the difference they make in our lives. So, here we’ll take a look at some of the way’s software developers have helped make our lives easier to give them the recognition they deserve. 1] Cyber security By far one of the biggest things we have software developers to thank for is cyber…

The applicant tracking system is software that offers services such as providing tools for recruiting and hiring people for companies. Also, they help in the collection of resumes and applications from different sources and sort it for you. Photo Credit: Pixabay Whenever you apply for any type of jobs online, your resume or CV does not reach directly to the hiring team rather initial processing is first done by the ATS. Hence, if ATS algorithms optimize your resume, only then it is viewed by any other human, for instance, your hiring manager. An Applicant tracking system makes the process of…

Have you ever thought about becoming a VoIP reseller? Great! It’s an up-and-coming market with a huge earning potential for those who know what they’re doing. As you know VoIP has been around for nearly 30 years. But it’s only recently that it truly started to gain traction. Yes, the technology was solid even before. However, the availability of a strong and stable internet connection got in the way of the popularization of tech during its early years. The good news today is the conditions that prevented the wide commercial use of VoIP don’t exist today anymore. It’s so much…

Starting your own company can be an enriching experience. However, running a successful business necessitates more than just a good idea-meticulous planning and hard work. For example, many people want to start a business around food. Aside from the fact that we enjoy eating, food is simple to prototype. There is no particular to start a business. However, you can quickly begin any business with the necessary information, funding, and planning. If you haven’t already created a plan, here’s how you can start. Research Before starting a food business, you should always conduct research. Many competitors vie for customers attention…

Every HR manager is responsible for a host of duties and needless to say, each of them is equally important for the growth of the company and its employees. Managing the attendance of employees is one such key human resource operation. What makes this operation acutely vital is the fact that the attendance management data is used to calculate and process the payroll of employees. Even though we have made it to the automation era, several companies in India are still managing their attendance and leave using outdated tools/systems. Now, manual systems for attendance management come with a lot of…

Companies face challenges every day about how to best manage their projects. It’s an unfortunate reality that many companies fail to get internal projects completed on time and they often go over budget too. While it’s easy enough to blame the staff for inadequacies, often it’s the project management that’s largely to blame for the failures and not the employees themselves. After all, employees are only as good as the systems they’re asked to work within. Here we’ll look at the Kanban methodology and its approach to project management to see if this holds the answers. Why Use Kanban? The…

When you think about file recovery, most probably you are thinking about computers and hard drives. Well, it is worth knowing that you can recover files from a wide range of storage devices, as long as you have the right tool. Yes, even an SD card recovery is possible, if you know how to do it right. What does this mean? It means that you need something to access your SD card, in spite of its functionality defect, and get your files back. How is that even possible if you can’t seem to access it in any way? The answer…

The holiday season is upon us, and marketers are salivating trying to understand consumer behavior. This makes sense. It’s the busiest time of the year and billions of dollars will be spent shopping online and in retail stores. We know intuitively that consumer behavior is shifting. The way that we purchased products today is different than the way we purchased products yesterday. And tomorrow will be different too. To understand this dynamic, marketers like to create personas to visualize who their customers are and understand their behaviors. I came across this interesting article from Forbes. It highlighted eight strategies for…

Sometimes it can be hard to shop for someone. How do you get a gift for a person who basically has everything they want? Your best option is to create something custom and unique. There is no possibility the person already has it and you get to show off your creativity. Photo Credit: Pixabay Customizable phone cases are a good choice for a gift because it is something that everyone can use. Studies have shown that at least 79 percent of people who own a smartphone also own a case to accompany it. Even if a person already has a…

Trying to get a small business off of the ground is daunting. There are so many things to consider and so many expenses. If you can’t afford full-time office help to answer phones, do you just let them go to voice mail and get to them as soon as you can, or is there another solution? Why not hire a virtual receptionist? 1] No More Phone Tag When you hire a virtual receptionist, the calls are always answered. You don’t have to worry about frustrated customers leaving angry voice mail messages because every call is answered by a pleasant, professional voice who…