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Cybersecurity for Entrepreneurs: How to Protect Your Business in a Remote Work World

Software · 4 min read ·

Cybersecurity for Entrepreneurs: How to Protect Your Business in a Remote Work World

Estimated reading time: 1 minute Table of contents Why Cybersecurity Matters More Than Ever Simple, Effective Ways to Protect Your Business 1. Use a VPN (Virtual Private Network) 2. Only Use Secure Websites (HTTPS) 3.…

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Software · 3 min read ·

How to Spot IRS Gift Card Scams Before You Become a Target

Estimated reading time: 3 minutes Scammers know the holidays make you busier and more distracted, which is why this is one of their favorite times to pretend they are the IRS and pressure you to pay a fake tax bill wi…

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Software · 2 min read ·

Intuit Assist for QuickBooks: How Gen-AI Powers Business Growth

As a small business owner, managing your finances can often feel overwhelming. Between creating estimates, sending invoices, and tracking payments, it is easy to become bogged down. But what if there was a way to stre…

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Software · 3 min read ·

Protect Yourself from Fraudulent Schemes

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has released its annual "Dirty Dozen" list of tax scams, marking the 22nd year of identifying the most prevalent and dangerous schemes that taxpayers should avoid. IRS Commissioner D…

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Software · 2 min read ·

AprilPro: A New AI-Driven Tax Solution for Complex Filings

Tax solutions provider April has launched AprilPro , a cutting-edge solution designed to simplify complex tax situations such as K-1s, 1099s, alternative minimum tax (AMT) calculations, and real estate investment fili…

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Software · 5 min read ·

7 Tips to Surviving a Ransomware Attack

With ransomware attacks on the rise, it is important to understand how you would respond to such a crisis. Unfortunately, how you handle a ransomware attack determines how much the incident will affect your finances,…

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Software · 4 min read ·

Caught in the Digital Crosshairs

In today's digital age, maintaining an online presence is almost inevitable. Yet, the more active you are on the internet, the greater your vulnerability to hacking. Whether it's lax password management or oversharing…

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Business · 1 min read ·

Balancing Automation and Customer Experience in Small Businesses

Small business owners often struggle with the pros and cons of technology. Automated systems can be more efficient and lower costs, but they can also be off-putting to your customers if not easily usable. Jon Aidukoni…

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Software · 2 min read ·

Boost Your Online Security: 4 Simple Steps to Protect Your Digital Accounts

Today, I am diving into the world of online security. With data breaches and hackers becoming increasingly common, it is essential to take steps to safeguard your digital accounts. In this video, I will share four eas…

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Software · 2 min read ·

Protect Your Privacy: Avoiding the Pitfalls of Using Your Email for Logins

If you are like me (and most of the world), you probably have a lot of websites you must log into. If you use your primary email address for each, it can be a privacy risk due to the possibility of identifying the ser…

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Software · 2 min read ·

8 Simple Steps to Fix Your Router Issues

Do you depend on a computer and internet access to perform your job duties? Are you a student who needs online access to research? It can be frustrating when you are needing to access online information and are unable…

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Software · 4 min read ·

How to Start Making Video Content

If your business is currently on social media platforms, it isn’t a surprise that video marketing continues to be a big trend. Thankfully, you don’t need to be a professional videographer or have costly equipment to s…

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