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New GDPR Requirements Spark Questions Amongst Small Businesses

By John Burcham in Business Protection June 21, 2018 0 Comment

GDPR: No One-Size-Fits-All Solution

If you’re in the small business arena, you’ve probably heard about the recent changes to the General Data Privacy Regulation (GDPR) that went into effect on May 25, 2018. These new changes mandate that companies clearly communicate how and why they are collecting consumer data.

Most small businesses are looking for a blanket solution for GDPR compliance. Unfortunately, it’s difficult to offer one-size-fits-all guidance when these regulations will affect businesses differently. Continue reading

Part 4: eCommerce Websites & Small Businesses

By Eugene Bekker in Business Protection May 21, 2018 0 Comment

Part 4: Secure eCommerce Websites

eCommerce 101

eCommerce is exactly what it sounds like: putting traditional business commerce in an online arena. Businesses of all sizes have turned to eCommerce as a way of reaching more customers and increasing sales.

eCommerce can be great for small businesses – especially when their competitors are larger companies. But managing an eCommerce site within a small business can be tricky when you consider the regulatory complexities that accompany collecting payment information.

This month, we’ll focus on the ins and outs of eCommerce websites for small businesses – from PCI Compliance and user verification to cybersecurity tips, best practices and recommended service providers.

Part 3: Content Websites & Social Media for Business

By Eugene Bekker in Business Protection April 23, 2018 1 Comment

Part 3: Content websites & social media

Content Websites & Social Media

Last month, we discussed the basic tools needed to stand up a business website. Here’s a quick overview of what we covered:

Small businesses often face a dilemma between moving business online and weighing business costs.
Wix, SquareSpace and Shopify are three user-friendly web-hosting providers that offer both free and paid service options.

This month, we’ll be focusing on websites and other online platforms – specifically social media – that can be leveraged by your business for marketing and informational purposes. Now that you have the basics, it’s time to start thinking about the goals you want your business website to achieve.

Your business goals will ultimately determine if a content-based website is right for you. Stay tuned for Part 4 of this series if you believe your business would benefit more from an eCommerce website.
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Part 2: Secure Websites on a Small Business Budget

By Eugene Bekker in Business Protection March 19, 2018 0 Comment

Part 2: Secure websites on a small business budget

The Small Biz Conundrum: Staying Current Online

There’s nothing wrong with taking a proactive approach to cutting costs where you can within your business. But even with your small business budget, cutting costs around web hosting services could end up harming your business more than it would help.

Let’s look at ways you can work smarter instead of harder when it comes to creating or updating a website for your small business.

Business Website Security Tips

• Determine what you want your business website to do.
• Do your research on reputable web hosting providers.
• Don’t risk the implications of a misconfigured website to cut business costs.
• Consider the information your website will collect.
• Determine how the information you collect will be stored and shared.