For most “regular” folks, investing is done through a retirement account. As you build your retirement portfolio, here are some common pitfalls – and how you can avoid them! Read More
Employers conduct background checks for several reasons. Background checks help determine whether the applicant is a good fit for the position – critical given the enormous direct and indirect cost associated with “bad hires”. Secondly, it serves to mitigate the “negligent hiring” liability expos Read More
Social media is used more and more often in the world of marketing, maybe because it’s a “micro-blogging” tool that allows you to post short updates about your site or company. Read More
Want to energize your organization, gain fresh ideas and strategies, and inspire future activists, then you need to invite young people to join your projects! We’ll tell how! Read More
Working from home has many positive attributes, but it also comes with its own set of unique challenges - especially during the summer time when school is out. Constant distractions, keeping the kids entertained and managing work-life balance are just a few of the concerns that work at home women h Read More
Are you thinking about outsourcing some of your small business’ HR functions? Need some information to help guide you through the process?

Over the coming weeks, we’ll be writing a three-part series on outsourcing HR functions in small business. This week, we’ll be introducing the topic. Read More
If you handle credit card information, you must comply with the Standard laid out by PCI. We’ll tell you everything you need to know, including how Sumac can help with compliance. Read More
Personal development program (PDP)

When at work, you need to be thinking about how, over time, you could be continually improving your performance.

The way to improve your performance, over time is to improve your list of goals, your plan of action, your knowledge and your skills.

Your P Read More
Technology changes more and more with each passing day. Dedicated tech bloggers do a great job of keeping the public updated on these changes through well-researched, informed posts. Read More
Maybe it’s not about making money, but rather, what you’re producing something. Are you producing something? Are making something of yourself? Are you getting a return on your time? What are doing with your time? Are you making money or making trouble? How are you creating value for yourself, Read More
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