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Every year we experience new challenges in the world of computer hacking —as well as new solutions. Cyber hackers have become aggressive, so business owners must be more vigilant. Because clients are the source of your revenue, it is critically important to ensure their data never gets into the wrong hands. According to a recent…

America is one of the heaviest societies in the entire world. Two-thirds of Americans are classified as obese or overweight using Body Mass Index as a measurement. These aren’t just ugly statistics; medical conditions linked to obesity caused more than 100,000 deaths in 2017. On top of all of this, obesity-related medical issues are a very…

The longer people live, the greater the likelihood they will require assistance in old age. And today, people are living longer than ever. As if providing for one’s own retirement isn’t hard enough, now we must factor in the cost of providing long-term care. Health insurance — including Medicare — is designed to cover only…

Welcome back to the second and final installment of our series on KPIs. In this portion, we’ll explore the best way to define Key Performance Indicators, as well as show you how to communicate them across your organization.  Defining KPIs Here are a few guidelines you can use to focus your efforts in defining your…

In 2017, nearly one-third of internet users reported being victim to online hacking or similar suspicious activity on their accounts. But, as anyone who regularly uses a computer—especially for financial transactions—knows, keeping track of passwords can be a time-consuming task. Even so, it is necessary to ensure your personal and financial information is kept private…

Key Performance Indicators, also known as KPIs, are core measurements that businesses use to monitor progress toward achieving goals and targets. KPIs, which vary widely by industry and entity structure, can be used to monitor and track all aspects of a business. Management teams pay close attention to KPIs, looking for anything out of line…