After a few delays, PCI DSS version 4.0 was finally announced publicly on March 31, 2022. While entities may still use PCI DSS v3.2.1 until its retirement date on March 31, 2024, there are some notable changes that should be given consideration in advance. Since the initial evolution of PCI …
Cincinnati is a city as diverse as its many nicknames: Athens of the West, Paris of America, Cincy, The Queen City or The Nati. And within that diversity, entrepreneurs are building their flourishing businesses. In our latest season of Icons, we’re showcasing entrepreneurs from Cincinnati, hosted by Cincy local Anna …
Facebook’s Global State of Small Business Report presents a relatively gloomful picture of small business economics. The pandemic started in early 2020, continues to negatively affect the entire globe. I believe civil unrest in Europe is also causing global economic concerns. We’ll first unpack some of the highlights inside the …
Web hosting plays a vital role in a website’s success. Regardless of how beautiful or functional your site is, a slow or buggy server can destroy the user experience. It can also cost site owners in the form of lost business. And while we’d all love to have access to …
Entrepreneurship can be one of the most rewarding endeavors a courageous person think of and can take on. Usually when people hear the word “entrepreneur” they immediately think of someone who is leading the pack, independence, freedom and success. While all of those positive things sound nice, what about the …
Having a strong community is a powerful way to build your business. If your business is more than just “products”, but a “community” it’s much more powerful. Having a customer is nice, in fact, it’s essential. AND having an energized community means you’ll always have customers. In my book “Celebrity …
Does Your Brand Reflect Who You Are? In today’s competitive business landscape, the role of branding goes beyond just products and services. Your brand is a reflection of your identity and values, acting as a bridge between your business and your customers. But does your brand truly convey who you …
When you’re hustling, time is money and that money comes in coins, not bills. It’s why we made our Website Terminology Glossary for web pros. This free resource for designers, developers, marketers or anyone else makes it easier explaining technical stuff to clients. Rather than a lengthy back-and-forth, quickly find …
Merchants are legally obligated to obtain a supplier’s agreement if they are reselling goods through any channel. However, often times, the last thing on a merchant’s mind when thinking ahead to driving revenue is the chance of encountering a wholesale supplier scam — but it can, and does, happen. Wholesale …
