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Seven Small Business Startup Mistakes
"Thank you for sharing this post. Melissa’s third item, ‘Don’t be an island,’ caught our attention here at Symantec. Entrepreneurs can’t be experts in everything – including IT – and need to depend on partners and others for help. Our recent blog post discusses the most common IT mistakes small businesses make and how to avoid them. Check it out here: http://bit.ly/iGcbUw Chris Halcon Symantec "Accounts Payable Fraud Can Fool Anybody
"Great post. I work for Symantec, and we’ve found that even the smallest of businesses need to pay attention to scams and other security threats that can target their financial information. Their employees need to be taught to click with caution and to not open unidentified links. Data should be encrypted and secured. For some additional tips, check out our blog post: http://bit.ly/k9geNn. Chris Halcon Symantec"7 Pieces of Paper You Should Keep After You File Your Taxes
"This is a really helpful blog post – All of the paperwork used when filing taxes can get a bit confusing, so these tips are a must-read, especially for small businesses. Here at Symantec, another important consideration we recommend is to secure your files, as well as back up your financial data. Chris Halcon Symantec"How To Get More Value From Your Bank
"Mike, your last point that mobile is the future of banking caught my eye. At Symantec, we’ve found that small businesses are increasingly the targets of malicious attacks aimed at stealing banking credentials – and more and more of these attacks are aimed at mobile devices. Recently the FBI released a warning about cybercriminals who target small businesses by using phishing e-mails and malware that are designed to compromise their computer, initiate funds transfers and then raid their account. This can be devastating to SMBs. Chris Halcon Symantec"« previous1 next »
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Businesses should consider a social media policy - Times-Reporter
"Thank you for sharing this post and reminding us of the importance of having a social media policy. In addition, businesses need to educate their employees on the security risks that come with using social networks. Social media has caused small businesses to become a target for cybercriminals – and employee education can make a significant difference. For tips on safe use of social networks, check out our blog post: http://bit.ly/iAwbM2 Chris Halcon Symantec "