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How to build a profitable business

There are many people out there that are sick of their 9-5 routine, a sentiment that is only magnified around this time of year. Going to work in the dark and coming back in the dark is enough to put many of these folks over the threshold that has been holding them back from seriously pursuing their entrepreneurial dreams. Nathan Mumme knows all about this, as he is the successful entrepreneur behind My Choice Software. After running this enterprise for several years, he knows a thing or two about the process of building a profitable business. If you want to…

Five Harsh Truths Endangering Your Network

Like an ostrich, a network security administrator might try to bury his head in the sand to shield himself from the realities of the threats that surround him. Regardless, that administrator cannot forever ignore the cyber threat intelligence resources that continue to point to the five harsh truths that endanger every information systems network. MYTH: The right combination of measures will provide perfect network security. HARSH TRUTH: Cyberattacks have become too sophisticated and hackers are constantly enhancing their skills to defeat new and improved security measures. As soon as a new measure is implemented, teams of hackers devote themselves to…

Gmail can help you email like a man

Mike James is a an experienced tech blogger of many moons, partnering with Best VPN on this and a series of other tech themed health, work and home related articles. How effective are your emails? Are your messages short, direct, purposeful and authoritative? Or do you introduce the subject slowly, gently and use self-deprecating language so as not to come across too strong? It might be a case of your language being too, well, female. Much has been written about the differences in male and female communication traits. According to John Gray’s seminal 1990s blockbuster Men Are From Mars, Women…

5 Benefits of Putting Effort into Your Product Pages

The internet has opened plenty of opportunities for consumers to find exactly what they want and for sellers to connect with buyers in brand new ways. While many ecommerce owners are taking advantage of social media, video marketing and advertising opportunities, it’s still vital to examine the basics. One thing often overlooked by digital store owners is their product pages. It’s the primary source of information for buyers and the last thing they look at before hitting the ‘add to cart’ button or exiting your site entirely. Below you will find a few benefits of putting the proper effort into…

How to Know What Your Business Is Worth

As a business owner, there are many reasons why you might need to know what your business is worth. Whether you are looking for investors, applying for a loan or considering selling your business, professionals like John Binkley Dallas can provide business valuation assistance. Here is an overview of some of the different approaches that may be taken to provide a valuation of your business. Market value This approach may be the most straightforward way to determine how much your business is worth. Remember that value is basically measured by the price that someone else is willing to pay for…