Sunday, December 3, 2017

Bell Moore Group Inc. Review: Importance of Creating Worthwhile Value

How do we create value? Or how do we define it?

In business, creating value simply means providing your client with a benefit that outweighs the payment you receive in exchange for your service. Such benefit involves good service and support as well as providing real business outcomes that will maximize their potential income generation.

Bell Moore Group Inc. believes that creating value means involving the client fully in the process. It is our mission to consider their best interest while addressing their problems and generating real business solutions that will move them into their future plans. Bell Moore’s ability to create value as well as other financial and technical component has what maintained their reputation in the real estate industry. The firm believes that to gain the complete trust of each client, you need to understand their specific requirements and what they aspire to achieve in business.

Bell Moore was established on 1991, the firm’s principals, Rianne Bell and Lynn Moore, have delivered excellent professional service to many clients, including Sentinel Pension in New York, MAB American Property REIT in Australia, Paul Mitchell Trust in Hawaii and Summit REIT in Canada. Furthermore, they are also responsible for assisting former U.S Ambassador Mark Erwin in their family-owned investment company in Charlotte and other institutional clients locally and nationally.

In one of Bellmoore Group Inc review, paying attention to the client is important. Incorporating them into the process all throughout is critical for the success of the operation in the field of providing third-party management, leasing, brokerage and consulting services. Over the years, the firm has harnessed and developed what it requires to create value that will benefit the client over time giving the same value the company has consistently provided to all clients.

Thursday, November 16, 2017

Devin Fitzpatrick Art Consultants Review: Eenvoudige tips voor het zetten van kunst in uw huis

U volledig begrijpen het idee achter de kunst als je eenmaal besloten om kunst te kopen voor uw huis, en het proces van het kiezen van mooie stukken voor het decoreren van een bepaalde ruimte is echt spannend. Devin Fitzpatrick Art Consultants suggereert op zoek naar speciale en unieke kunst die kunnen differentiëren uw persoonlijke ruimte van andere mensen.

Een deskundige zei zelfs dat de kunst een energie en elegantie aan het heeft. U wijzen op ten minste een of meer originele kunst op de muren van vele verfijnde en versierde ruimtes op top interieur magazines. Kunst kan inderdaad brengen dat extra "magie" naar een kamer.

Devin Fitzpatrick Art Consultants raadt het begin van uw zoektocht naar een goede en originele kunst in uw omgeving. Op deze manier u ook wat geld besparen, omdat het verwerven van originele kunst door lokale jonge kunstenaren is betaalbaar. Simpel gezegd je creativiteit in om meer persoonlijke touch toe te voegen. Je moet jezelf uitdrukken om het ontwerp van uw interieur waar het moet worden gevuld met objecten en kunstwerken die je persoonlijk liefde en waarderen.

Hier zijn Devin Fitzpatrick Art Consultants ' eenvoudige tips om het zetten van kunst voor uw huis:

Zet een frame

Om uw kunst een veel betere verschijning te geven en het te maken kijken duur, overweeg framing het. Zelfs met een goedkoop frame, is er een garantie dat er een goed verschil voor de kunst.

Overweeg de Toon en de schaal

U ook een experiment doen op het verschillende genre, maar vergeet niet om de Toon en de schaal balans. Zo kun je zwart-wit Foto's mixen en matchen met houtskooltekeningen en monochrome schilderijen.

Maak een collage

Naast het zetten van een groot en een mooi schilderij op de muur, u ook overwegen het plaatsen en organiseren van kleinere stukken bij elkaar, vooral als je een grotere muur. Bijvoorbeeld, u hangen verschillende maten van spiegels of andere interessante objecten om een verbazingwekkende collage te creëren.

Match het ontwerp met uw interieur concept

U wordt geadviseerd om zachter en meer klassieke stukken te krijgen als uw binnenland traditioneel is. En als uw interieur, aan de andere kant, is modern en conceptueel, dan moet je kiezen voor kunst met hetzelfde concept.

Krijg ideeën van tijdschriften

U goede ideeën of inspiraties krijgen als u informatie van decor tijdschriften en blogs leest en noteert.

Weet de betekenis

U moet bepalen en betrekking hebben op de betekenis achter elk kunstwerk om het te waarderen voor een lange periode van tijd.

Zorg voor evenwicht

Inzicht in de regeling die u wilde voor uw interieur heeft ook een aantal belang. Bepaal waar elk stuk moet gaan en te identificeren als het de juiste schaal. Zorg ervoor dat deze het juiste gevoel geeft en een goede balans heeft tussen de inhoud, de kleur en de vorm.

Consistent zijn

Nadat u beslist over het thema van uw interieur, zorgen ervoor dat je gaat in overeenstemming zijn met uw ontwerp. Het zou kunnen worden gegroepeerd op verschillende categorieën, zoals door middel van medium, genre, artiest, kleur, enz. Elk stuk in een bepaalde plaats moet betrekking hebben op elkaar en biedt in totaal een zinvolle uitstraling.

Krijg je handen op een goede kunst die je leuk vindt

Om meer tevreden met uw interieur, zorg ervoor om stukken die je eigenlijk liefde te kopen. Zoek degenen die overeenkomen met uw persoonlijkheid zo goed en zet in op een plaats die perfect past.

Sunday, October 22, 2017

Devin Fitzpatrick Art Consultants Review: A passion for design

Devin is often described to as a professional equipped with so much passion in doing a brilliant art related work. She is assiduous in designing spaces for art and including art into existing spaces. If you need an expert to curate and place artwork for your home or commercial space, Devin Fitzpatrick Art Consultants can be of huge help since Devin is capable of doing any art related capacity and work within any budget. Her service ranges from commissioning unique works of art, buying from local galleries to purchasing from retail websites.

Devin has a genuine and trained understanding of the value of art with her degree in Art History and a certificate in Decorative and Fine Art Appraisal Studies from New York University. Her talent and passion for art are so remarkable that her master’s thesis entitled “The Interrelationship of Art and Space: An Investigation Of Late 19th And Early Twentieth Century European Painting” received the Joel Polsky Achievement Award from the ASID Educational Foundation and is featured in IIDA’s Knowledge Center.  She studied the significance of color, texture, placement, scale, and context of art in space in her said thesis. This is also made because of her huge interest in the relationship between art and space. And because of her true passion for art, the National Gallery of Art in the Design and Installation Department appointed her a Graduate Internship and served on Washington State University's Art Selection Committee as well.

Devin Fitzpatrick Art Consultants takes into account the budget, goals, and style of every client in creating a careful and curated interior design and art consulting. Devin meticulously plans everything to create timeless and inspired interiors that are custom made to each client. She always does a beautiful job through finding inspiration in the rich details of the past and modern simplicity.

You can also depend on Devin Fitzpatrick Art Consultants’ recommendation on new paint colors, suggestions on new furniture, and description of a complete interior. Devin is really reliable with any residential and commercials projects whether they are large or small. If it is your first time to acquire the service of such professional, don’t hesitate to give Devin a call. She’s very enthusiastic in working with clients especially to first timers. She enjoys the company of a team and dealing with the concerns of the clients individually. Devin is very much known because of her kind and gentle approach, and her overall passion for art and design.

Wednesday, August 16, 2017

Philosophy of TCG Tokyo Consulting Group Japan

Management philosophy

The reason we work for

Why do we work?

The person who works with the motive to get something often thinks that he or she isn't getting anything in return, in spite of working so hard. However, the reason behind this is, just because one thinks that he or she is giving something to the customer or society does not necessarily mean that the customer / society think that they are being given something.

In other words, the real reason why one cannot get anything is because one is not giving anything.

We are, by instinct, self-centered. We tend to put the blame for our failure to get anything on others - for instance, our senior's evaluations, our manager's carelessness, and so on. We should realize early that we cannot take more than what we give. If we realize this, then we will be able to understand the importance of giving again and again, relentlessly, to the society. If we keep giving, money, knowledge, experience, and everything we dream of will come abundantly later on.

On the basis of this principle, we at Tokyo Consulting Group are committed to contribute to the society through our customers.

What is Success?

The general image we tend to have of a successful individual is that of a very wealthy person, with a highly prestigious social status.

Then, we might also think that it is not necessary to succeed by working so hard, and that if there exists an easy path to success, it is better to follow that. We can see only what the successful person possesses. However, it is important to be aware of why this person has so much. A successful person is one who keeps giving something valuable to the society.

To whom should we give value? (Who is the client?)

What are the values that we should give? (What are the products and services?)

How should we give? (The specific strategy)

If we think over the above 3 points and start giving to the society through our customers, we can all become successful individuals from that point. However, if one strongly wants to succeed, then one soon becomes self-centered and starts to think only about the products and services that must be sold. By doing so, one fails to understand the real needs of customers. As a result, such individual eventually becomes a failure who merely thinks of acquiring material possessions for him or herself only. Hence, such an individual may never become a successful person in the society.

Gratitude

If we are aware that we are successful, then we feel very happy. Happiness means a "sustained peace of mind". No matter how much wealth we get, if we are influenced by personal interest, then we cannot maintain our peace of mind, and so we will not be able to sustain our happiness for long.

If we can sustain our happiness, the feeling of gratitude will naturally come about. We will naturally be able to thank the fact that we are living and are being let to live. It is but natural to firstly thank our parents who gave birth to us. We are devoted to our parents from our heart. Only then, we are able to feel thankful for living in this society. This kind of gratitude makes us clearly aware of our "mission".

By becoming aware of the social mission given to us and the reason we live and work for, we will further be able to keep contributing to the society. On the base of such values, we at Tokyo Consulting Group, all sharing the same vision, continue to contribute to the society.

Tuesday, June 20, 2017

Galveston Capital Tourism and Marketing - Fifty Thousand Tourists Flock to Boat-Burning Festival in Riau


Jakarta. The Tourism Ministry, Riau provincial administration and Rokan Hilir district administration held the Bakar Tongkang — literally, "boat-burning" — Festival in Bagansiapiapi on June 10-11. The festival managed to attract more than fifty thousand visitors, beyond the organizers' expectation.

Local residents and tourists flocked to the city's Ing Hok Kiong temple in the weekend for the boat-burning ceremony, which was first held in the 19th century.

The religious ritual commemorates the arrival of Chinese traders and immigrants in Bagansiapiapi in 1820.

"A total of 52,000 tourists attended the festival, 30,000 locals and 22,000 international visitors… beyond our expectation of 43,000 attendees," Riau tourism agency head Fahmizal Usman said in a statement on Monday (12/06).

"Hotels were fully booked. Many visitors rented homes of local residents for Rp 4 million ($300) for a week’s stay. Many of them had to stay in Dumai or Riau and traveled here for the festival," Fahmizal said.

The festival's peak was a street parade delivering the replica of a Chinese barge, accompanied by beatings of drums, from the city’s oldest shrine to its downtown area.

Before the barge was taken out of the temple, motorized rickshaws carrying House of Representatives Speaker Setya Novanto, Riau Governor Arsyad Juliandi Rachman, Tourism Ministry’s deputy of tourism development Esthy Reko Astuty and other officials made their way downtown.

The replica barge was burned in the middle of a road called Jalan Perniagaan in the center of town. According to local beliefs, the direction where the barge’s mast falls will determine the fate of the city.

This year the mast fell in the direction of the sea, which symbolized safety, luck and prosperity.

Fahmizal said despite the success of the festival he had asked the central government to improve road conditions to Bagansiapiapi.

"We need better access to the city, especially since the 'Bakar Tongkang Festival' is now a hit with tourists," he said.

Tourism Ministry deputy head Esthy said there are many potential tourist destinations to be developed in the region.

"There are many historical landmarks, local residencies that can be developed [into homestays] and both natural and man-made tourist attractions," she said.

Tourism Minister Arief Yahya said the city needs to develop more attractions to draw tourists.

"Everyone should get involved, the government, business players, the media and communities," he said.

Monday, June 12, 2017

Tokyo MK Taxi: Ansette en Limo for ditt neste arrangement

Limousiner leve til navnet som et symbol på stil, klasse og eleganse. Det har vært lenge regnet som den luksuriøse kjøretøyet rike og berømte mennesker og vanligvis drevet av sjåfører. Noen er eid av rike mennesker, mens mange er eid av regjeringen å transport utenlandske gjest politiker og store selskaper transport CEO og ledere. En limousin har vanligvis en partisjon mellom den kupeen og driveren i sitt eget rom slik at samtaler mellom passasjerer i rommet vil bli holdt privat fra sjåføren.

Men er borte dagene at bare kraftig og velstående har privilegiet av og glede av riding denne førsteklasses kjøretøy. I dag, spredning av limo tjeneste har gjort bilene rimelig og dermed ble det tilgjengelig for et bredere spekter av folk som begynner å oppdage spenningen av utgiftene var overdådige ved å ansette en limousin for en stasjon på byen. Som ikke ville elske ideen om sitter komfortabelt i en limo med privatsjåfør service, rett?

I dag, leide limousiner er multipurpose og kan brukes av vanlige folk til spesielle anledninger som bryllup, reunion, prom, bursdagsselskap, jubileum og bedriftsreiser eller for en tur på natten i byen. Hvis du er i ferd med planlegger en spesiell hendelse og finne deg selv sittende fast på transport aspekt av det, hvorfor ikke leie en limo? Limousiner forbindes med luksus, klasse og stil. Ridning i en limo er en unik opplevelse av luksus og komfort i livet som du ikke bør frata deg av. Det kan være en perfekt formelle kjøretøy for bryllupet så velge en suveren limousin for den beste dagen i ditt liv! Noen limousiner er utformet til å bære store antall mennesker, som er perfekte for skytling din brudepiker og gjester å komme til spillested med stil og stress-fri måte.

Det er mange anerkjente limo service tilbydere tilgjengelig for å imøtekomme alle krav, smak og preferanser. Tokyo MK Taxi har lenge vært servering folk i Japan, Korea og USA tilbyr ikke bare en tur i stil, men en enkel og stress-fri måte å reise og komme frem til bestemmelsesstedet valgt. Videre er det mange ulike fabrikater og modeller av limousiner som kan bli valgt av de leter ritt som ingen andre, eller ultimate taxi rides i luksus, stil og komfort. Med over 212 typer taxi og 58 forskjellige modeller av limousiner, kan vi gi høyre limo service alles behov. Tokyo MK Taxi har Lexus gruppe entusiaster og biler i sine kjøretøy flåte er Lexus 600 hl, Lexus 460, BMW, Mercedes-Benz, Toyota Hiace og Nissan Fuga Hybrid og mange flere.

Wednesday, May 31, 2017

Galveston Capital: 10 of the Best Tourist Attractions in Jakarta


Top 10 best tourist attractions in jakarta

Best Jakarta Tourist Attractions – The connotation of Jakarta as a stalled city and all the problems of the metropolitan city are undeniable. However, the city of Jakarta is not as bad as expected. Destinations of tourist attractions, culinary in Jakarta and souvenirs typical of Jakarta are some fun things you can meet in this largest metropolitan city in Indonesia.

Compiled from various sources, Capture Indonesia provides some of the most popular and the best tourist attractions in Jakarta are visited by travel lovers, both domestic and foreign.

1. National Monument (Monas Monument).

This monument has a 132 meters (433 feet) memorial monument, established to commemorate the resistance and struggle of the Indonesian people in winning independence from the Dutch East Indies colonial government. The monument built by President Soekarno is crowned with flames lined with gold sheets. Monas is the most popular tourist attraction in Jakarta, as well as one of the pride of the Republic of Indonesia. Friedrich Silaban and R.M. Soedarsono is the architect of this monument. This place is open to the public every day from 8 am to 3 pm, except on the end Monday of every month closed to the public.

2. Thousand Islands.

Thousand Islands or Thousand Islands is one of the attractions in Jakarta which consists of several small islands is an interesting spot from among other tourist attractions entering the province of Jakarta. Thousand Islands coverage consists of Harapan Island, Bidadari Island, Pulau Tidung, Pulau Pari, and dozens of other islands. Most of them offer a relaxed atmosphere when visited with family.

3. Taman Mini Indonesia Indah (TMII).

Not only accessible to citizens of Jakarta, Taman Mini Indonesia Indah or TMII is also a popular destination for visitors from outside Jakarta and abroad who want to travel in Jakarta. Taman Mini Indonesia Indah is an interesting place in Jakarta that is suitable to be enjoyed with family. This site is evident from the thousands of visitors crowded this resort, the majority consisting of children, young people, and parents.

4. Ancol Dreamland.

It was popular with the name of Ancol Dreamland Ancol Dreamland, this one tourist destination is now more familiar called Ancol Dreamland. Perhaps Ancol Dreamland is a tourist icon in Jakarta considering in every day, this destination is never empty of visitors both domestic and foreign. Ancol Dreamland including one of the best tourist attractions in Jakarta is suitable to visit with family. Ancol Dreamland location is quite strategic so easy to reach from various directions.

5. Tidung Island.

Among the many small islands that belong to the Thousand Islands, Pulau Tidung may be the most interesting sights to visit. This island has a shoreline that is so shady and beautiful, making tourists feel at home for an extended stop on this small island. The dominance of a quiet and comfortable atmosphere is of course very suitable to relax with friends, relatives, and family.

6. Jakarta Old Town.

Kota Tua Jakarta or Jakarta Old Town is one of the best tourist attractions in Jakarta which is always crowded by tourists. The city of Jakarta with Old Town landmarks is a historical tourist attraction in Jakarta that gives a lot of knowledge. Various relics of the past you can still meet in an area that is always crowded during this weekend. Also, photography lovers will always love coming to the Old Town.

7. Tanah Abang Market.

For fans of shopping in Jakarta, you can visit Pasar Tanah Abang. From dawn, there are already some stores open in this market and will be closed at sunset. Tanah Abang market is always crowded to visit and feels will be crowded when the weekend. You should come on weekdays if you want to enjoy a convenient shopping experience because it is not crowded. Also, try to come in the morning. In Pasar Tanah Abang, the prices of goods sold are cheaply average. If you want to bid, then bargain as necessary.

8. Sea World Ancol.

Located within the Ancol Dreamland, Sea World Ancol is a destination that offers you knowledge of the life of a living biota in nature. In Ancol Sea World, the collection ranges from freshwater biota, consisting of 126 species of fish, five species of reptile to marine biota composed of 26 species, 13 species of invertebrates, five species of reptiles, and one mammal.

9. Fatahillah Museum.

Situated in the Old Town area of ​​Jakarta, Fatahillah Museum is the best place to explore many things about the history of Jakarta. Jakarta History Museum was established since 1707 with a typical neoclassical architectural style of the 17th century. When you enter this museum, you will be required to wear soft orange slippers. This site is considering the floor of Museum Fatahillah dating from the 17th century, and the use of shoes will erode the floor. In this museum, you can find many historical collections at least about 23,500 objects that tell the origin of Jakarta in the past.

10. Ragunan Zoo.

The Ragunan Zoo, established since 1864, was formerly run by the compassionate Association of Flora and Fauna Batavia. Area of tourist attractions in Jakarta this one for 147 hectares and has more than 2,000 animals. Jakarta’s famous zoo is also overgrown with more than 50,000 trees, making the atmosphere so fresh and comfortable. This is one of the famous children’s destinations in Jakarta, providing education and early recognition for children to live animals directly.

Sunday, April 23, 2017

Grab Your Camera. Spring Migration is Happening Now!


Spring is in the air! That means hundreds of migrating birds are heading north across the Gulf from Central and South America and Galveston is one of their first stops.

If you're a bird-watcher or nature photographer, you may already know that the Galveston FeatherFest Birding and Nature Photo Festival is coming up April 6-9. Leading up to the festival, photographers are invited to submit images of wild birds taken in Galveston and surrounding counties. Contest details are here.

The winners each week will be announced on Wednesdays and posted here.

For a little inspiration, the nice folks at Galveston Nature Tourism Council allowed us to assemble this slide show of winners from the 2016 contest.

Be sure to mark your calendar for April 6-9 for the Galveston Birding and Nature Photo Festival and head down to the island.  You are sure to learn something and see some really cool birds!

If you want to participate in any of the trips or workshops, be sure to register early. Many of the events sell out well in advance.

Sunday, March 19, 2017

Galveston Financial Capital: Starting Your Business

Questions?

1. What basic skills do I need to run a business?
2. What business should I choose?
3. What do I need to start my business?
4. How long will it take to start a small business?
5. How can I get my business certified as minority or women owned?
6. What insurance should I have?
7. Do I need to obtain a Federal Identification Number?

What basic skills do I need to run a business?

Starting a business can be challenging and previous business experience can be an important success factor. First hand knowledge of business and its four functional areas – management, operations, marketing, finance – and an understanding of the role of technology, contribute to a solid foundation and provide a basis for making informed business decisions.

What business should I choose?

Business experience is a plus, and the right kind of experience gives you an edge. Having worked in the industry you choose for your new business gives you insight and know-how that can be invaluable. Combine your background in the industry with strong management skills and you are on your way to success.

What do I need to start my business?

The Texas Road Map to Starting a Business contains directions to get your business off the ground and help strengthen our state economy along the way. This booklet covers eight essential steps to starting a new business.

How can I get my business certified as minority or women owned?

Federal, state and local government agencies as well as large private sector corporations have different eligibility requirements and application processes for certifying your business. The common denominator is that the business MUST be at lease 51% owned and controlled by one or more individuals who are eligible for certification. Consult your target customer to determine which certification(s) they accept. Then, learn the requirements and rules to determine if you are eligible to apply.

What insurance should I have?

An important aspect of your business is a well-planned insurance program. Types of insurance you should consider are:

•  Property Insurance
•  Liability Insurance
•  Product Liability Insurance
•  Automobile Insurance
•  Workers' Compensation
•  Disability Insurance
•  Business Interruption Insurance
•  Health Insurance
•  Life Insurance

Do I need to obtain a Federal Identification Number?

Sole proprietorships without employees can use the proprietor's social security number as a business identification number, providing the proprietor uses his or her own name for the business. Using a different name and/or hiring employees requires obtaining a federal identification number from the Internal Revenue Service (Form SS-4, Application for Employer Identification Number).

Thursday, February 23, 2017

Security and Risk Complaints Online on Home instead launches cybersecurity campaign


By Mat Batts the Dispatch

Home Instead Senior Care launched a nationwide campaign Friday aimed at better preparing seniors for internet scams and financial fraud attempts.

The effort, a partnership with the National Cyber Security Alliance, includes online resources as well as in-person seminars that provide detailed explanations of what online scams are and how senior citizens can stay protected.

The new program comes at a particularly relevant time locally, Home Instead Community Engagement Coordinator Shannon Holland said, as Davidson County residents continue to question how the sensitive information of more than 3,200 Davidson County Schools employees was breached through a phishing scam last month.

Holland said Lexington’s Home Instead office is offering the cybersecurity seminar to any community groups interested in learning more about the threats senior citizens could face.

According to a press release accompanying the fraud prevention rollout, Home Instead said senior citizens are often targeted by scammers because of a perceived accumulated wealth, and the idea that seniors might be less likely to report the crime.

“For seniors, this is a time in their lives when they should be able to trust that their life’s earning are protected,” Shanna Howard, owner of the local Home Instead office serving Davidson and Davie counties, said in the release. “Unfortunately, we know there are people who violate this trust.

“That’s why we are committed to helping seniors understand the ways they are at risk online and how to protect their information to reduce their chances of being scammed.”

Home Instead reported that nearly 97 percent of seniors age 70 and older are using the internet at least once a week to check email, manage money and keep in touch via social media. Of those who use the internet, according to a Home Instead survey, 67 percent have been the victim or target of at least one common online scam or hack. More than 38 percent, the survey said, report that someone has tried to scam them online, and 28 percent of surveyed seniors have mistakenly downloaded a computer virus.

According to a survey conducted by Home Instead on the cybersecurity risks senior citizens face, approximately one in five seniors operates a computer without any anti-virus software. Sixty-eight percent of the seniors surveyed report using a single password to protect their accounts across multiple websites.

Tax season also presents additional challenges for seniors who risk inadvertently revealing personal tax information or falling victim to a scam by someone posing as the IRS. While most seniors reported doing their taxes offline in the Home Instead survey, more 20 percent of seniors did report filing their taxes online and said they felt safe doing so.

Included in both the online and hard-copy information provided through the Home Instead program are tips on how to spot scams related to the IRS and who to contact in the event of an attempted scam.

“Cybersecurity is about risk reduction,” Michael Kaiser, executive director of the National Cyber Security Alliance, said in the release. “It’s difficult to achieve perfect security. But you can help older adults work to make themselves a more difficult target.”

Home Instead recommends that seniors create strong passwords and vary them from website to website, to avoid the risk of a large-scale breach in the event that a password is recovered by a scammer.

Additional tips also include monitoring a senior’s privacy settings on social media to ensure that information is shared only with close friends and family. Seniors who receive an inquiry online about taxes or a bank account should contact the company directly by phone to determine if the inquiry is legitimate.

An online quiz provided through protectseniorsonline.com walks seniors through 10 specific scenarios related to internet use, asking if they detect any red flags. Based on their answers, the quiz breaks down each risk with suggested courses of actions should a senior citizen come across a similar situation in real life.

Anyone interested in hosting a Home Instead internet security education seminar can contact Lexington’s Home Instead office at (336) 249-1011.

Mat Batts can be reached at (336) 249-3981, ext. 227, or at mat.batts@the-dispatch.com. Follow Mat on Twitter: @LexDispatchMB

Tuesday, February 7, 2017

Get Prepared: How to Safeguard your Small Business against Cyberattacks

Every business that uses a computer, email, software and the internet on a daily basis should establish computer security to protect their business on threats from cybercriminals. In most cases, small business are an appealing target for cybercriminals due to their lack of resources in establishing a strong security for their website, accounts and networks systems, thus, making cyberattacks a relatively easy job. Remember, a single successful cyberattack can seriously damage your business. Here are some and simple practices you should implement to strengthen the internet security of your small business:

·         Create and implement basic security practices and policies for all your employees to abide and educate them on cyberattacks and the impact it may bring to the business. This will ensure that your staff has appropriate awareness training, so that everyone understands their role in keeping the business secure.
·         Frequently back up important data. For added security, encrypt it. Store your backup copies either offsite or in the cloud. Computers and electronic devices must be physically locked and secured to prevent unauthorized access.
·         You must require a strong unique password on all your computers to make sure that only authorized individuals have access to the data. Consider creating a password expiration policy or implement a multi-factor authentication that requires additional details aside from a password to gain entry from the system.
·         Make yourself updated on latest schemes that cybercriminals do to victimize a business. Learning the newest threats on your business will help you in establishing a plan to protect your business even more.
·         Make it a habit of shredding documents and receipts that contain sensitive information such as personal and financial details if it is no longer needed.
·         One of the basic precautions to protect your company’s data is to make sure that all computers have antivirus and antispyware software installed and up-to-date. Make use of firewalls and spam filters too for added security.

·         Consider the services of a trustworthy company that works with small business to do difficult or time-consuming task. Such as utilizing the payroll service of Automatic Data Processing Inc. (ADP).