Fri, May 03, 2024

Thought Leaders

Darin Myers

Is Being an Ethical Business Leader Really That Hard?

Business ethics is a tricky topic. First, very few owners or executives, even when acting outside of morality norms, actually believe they are conducting themselves unethically. To them, when faced with ethical ambiguity, they have been forced to make “some hard choices.” But does labeling an ethical challenge as difficult relieve the decision-maker of culpability in its aftermath? Hard to say, but what is clear is that business ethics is a great big grey area in which morality is almost always in the eye of the beholder. And that is

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Cyber Security

Shared Space Tips

There are signs for you to know whether your data is separated out from other tenants in your building. Patrick Reynolds explains how your system should be set up in today’s edition of P.U.T.T.

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Cyber Security

PUTT: Shared Space

Different companies and those employees may work in the same building. In today’s P.U.T.T. report, consultant, Patrick Reynolds explains how everyone can protect their data.

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Shawna Woodward

Real Talk Real Estate: How to File for a Homestead Exemption

A homestead exemption is a valuable benefit for homeowners. It provides a reduction in local property taxes, providing a little financial relief. The deadline is looming to take advantage of this homeownership benefit. April 1st is the most common deadline locally; Aiken County may give you a little more time. It seems like a huge burden and a lot of work, but I just completed mine in Columbia County and it was so easy. Whether you’re a first-time homeowner or looking to maximize your savings, understanding how to file for

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Cyber Security

Phishing fears

How do “bad actors” get to you through phishing? Let us count the ways. Emailing you with an invoice you don’t owe is one example. There are many others as Patrick Reynolds explains in today’s edition of P.U.T.T.

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Cyber Security

For the bad guy, it’s always a good day for phishing

Phishing scams account for nearly 22 percent of all data breaches that occur, thus, securing it a position as one of the most prevalent cybercrimes. Nearly 83% of companies experienced phishing attacks. Patrick Reynolds has more in today’s edition of P.U.T.T.

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Darin Myers

Coach Darin: Business success: Why having an accountability partner is key

In my time working with business owners, I’ve found out that in general, a common theme is facing challenges and key decision-making alone. On the other hand, I have also found entrepreneurs who have managed to make this journey easier and fun. Their secret? Oftentimes, having the support of an accountability partner made the difference between successfully moving forward or simply going broke. Here are 5 reasons why it’s crucial to have an accountability partner to support you on your journey as a business owner. 1. Motivation The journey of

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Cyber Security

When “bad actors” are on the inside

Sensitive data within your company needs to be protected. In today’s world, you can’t be too careful of who is waiting to hack your files resulting in a system breach. Patrick Reynolds explains why in today’s P.U.T.T.

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Cyber Security

Remote Workers and Safe Technology

More of us are working virtually than ever before. How do you know you are logging onto your computer and connecting to company files in a safe way? ABD’s Cyber Consultant, Patrick Reynolds has some thoughts in today’s edition of P.U.T.T.

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