Computer breaches are happening more in the CSRA. Cross Link Consulting Founder, Patrick Reynolds just learned of another one and shares advice on what we should do if it happens at our office.
Everyone needs a place to live and buying a home is a significant milestone. The financial requirements of putting down large sums of money to buy a home can be a major barrier to making this dream become a reality. I often get asked about first-time home buyer programs, and while there are not actually “first-time” home buyer programs, there are several options available for those looking to purchase a home with no down payment. Essentially, this would be any loan program that offers 100% financing. 100% financing can be
It’s altogether likely that business conditions in 2024 will be at least as tumultuous and unpredictable as they were in 2023. For that reason alone, it’s important to begin the process by which you become an agile business leader or improve on your current agile leadership skills. The times demand it. Here are tips to keep in mind for your agile leadership journey: Look for new opportunities. Business agility is valuable insofar as leaders have the capacity and inclination to jump at new opportunities as they arise. In the New
In my short lifetime, few activities have surged in popularity like pickleball. This fast-paced, easy-to-learn game has taken communities by storm. It’s become so popular, that a few of our subdivisions have added their own courts directly supporting its abundant growth. Do you know the story of how pickleball began? In the summer of 1965 on Bainbridge Island, a picturesque location near Seattle, Washington, this sport was invented. Three fathers were searching for a way to entertain their families. They improvised, playing a game combining elements of badminton, tennis, and
Is there any difference between setting goals for your on-site team and your remote workforce? Certainly, there are striking familiarities. For example, whether employees work in-house or are remotely located, it’s vital that their goals are aligned in some ways with the company’s broader vision and mission. Employees in a physical setting or in their home offices are generally more motivated to achieve goals when they understand how their efforts fit into the company’s growth and purpose. On the other hand, as ZDNet points out, for some remote workers, previous
When you consider making a change, you’ll go straight to the internet to begin researching options. Real estate search apps have taken first place in every aspect of the home buying, renting, and selling process. In an effort to help you make an informed decision, I’ve decided to share my realtor’s perspective on a few of the most popular options. I am going to start by emphasizing the importance of using a local realtor when you get serious. The main reason is because you need to get on your local
A drawn-out sales process can be the downfall of an otherwise healthy business – or at the very least, a huge drain on efficiency and profitability. Slow sales cycles are more expensive than their streamlined counterparts and profoundly impact the cash flow and financial stability of the company due to the delayed influx of sales dollars. Eager customers who find themselves trapped in a slow sales process often lose interest and perhaps, look to even higher-priced or lower-quality competitors to fulfill their needs. Even if a drawn-out deal does eventually
It’s tax time and homeownership comes with numerous perks, one of them is the potential to benefit from tax deductions. While not every expense related to buying a home is tax-deductible, there are several key items that can contribute to significant savings this tax season. Let’s explore the home-buying expenses that may qualify for tax deductions, helping you maximize the financial advantages of owning a home. 1. Mortgage Interest Arguably, the most well-known and significant deduction for homeowners is the mortgage interest deduction. Homeowners can deduct the interest paid on
User-generated content (UGC) is an increasingly trendy approach to marketing that can wield some remarkable results. UGC refers to content, usually, social media posts that feature messaging, images, videos, or product reviews created by individual users or special endorsers often referred to as brand ambassadors. Target audiences find user-generated content fosters connection among users due to its implied authenticity, candor, and an often-refreshing dose of creativity. And it works. Many businesses spent years trying to convince customers to leave them positive Google or Facebook reviews, but the advancement of UGC
Company/Title: Scale South, Division of Southern Industrial Scales, LLC/Business Manager and Internal Auditor Start Date: October 2013 Phone: 800-858-1151 Email: stacy@scalesouth.com You might not know this, but a single loaf of bread is taxed seven times and goes over 13 scales before you pick it up at your local grocery store. Products are sold by net weight, thus, the weighing process. Not only that, but the trucks that transport the food are weighed. As the Business Manager for Scale South for the past 10 years, one gets the feeling Stacy
