May 25, 2022, marked the fourth anniversary of the European Union’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), and it might surprise you to learn that in that time, most companies still aren’t compliant, and some have no means to ever become compliant. In my opinion, GDPR and other like-minded data privacy …
Whether you are a mentor, mentee or interested in getting involved in this type of relationship, it’s important to understand the qualities that make for a great mentor. A high-quality, motivated mentor makes the experience a winning endeavor for everyone involved. 14 mentor qualities that separate the good from the …
Are you thinking about or needing to create a portfolio of your best work? Or perhaps you want to compile a fashion lookbook? If either of these scenarios describes your situation, read on. This collection of free portfolio and lookbook templates for Adobe InDesign will appeal to a broad audience, …
Within the world of retail, businesses are typically divided into two categories: brick-and-mortar or ecommerce. However, with the rapid changes occurring within the retail sector due to evolving consumer habits, the lines between these types of businesses are beginning to blur. Small businesses in particular are realizing the increasing importance …
Your real estate business is growing, meaning you’re doing things right. But at some point, your business will outgrow your personal phone lines. Upgrading to a business phone system can simplify your job and boost your bottom line, whether you’re adding more employees or require more advanced calling and collaboration …
For much of recent history, a sizeable segment of professional web designers turned up their collective noses at DIY website builders. You know, those products that promise literally anyone can build a site with minimal effort. This makes sense on a couple of fronts. First, the marketing hype rarely held …
Local search is crucial to a successful marketing strategy for small business. For any business to succeed, it must find ways to reach out to potential customers. Today, digital marketing is the go-to form of marketing and is an important part of doing business. One of the ways to improve …
You’ve spent hours working locally on your computer, getting that new website design to look just right. Your CMS is nicely set up with sample content and you want to test it out on a few mobile devices and tablets. Your client also wants to take a look — but …
Figuring out how to write an effective out-of-office message can be a cringe-worthy experience for any small business owner. Oftentimes, the business operations rely on the activity within your inbox. As you think about taking a summer vacation, separating from an email inbox can produce real anxiety. What happens if …
