With a Rise in Fraud and Online Theft, Consumers Must Be Vigilant
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With a Rise in Fraud and Online Theft, Consumers Must Be Vigilant

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) reported receiving 5.7 million fraud reports in 2021, with consumers losing more than $5.9 billion to fraud, up from $3.3 billion the year prior. Furthermore, the coronavirus pandemic and rise in digital and online technologies have only exacerbated the rise in overall consumer fraud, as criminals sought to take advantage…

How IT Teams Can Make the Most of Networking – And Why It’s Important
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How IT Teams Can Make the Most of Networking – And Why It’s Important

If you’re an IT professional, you’ve probably experienced times when you feel isolated in your own information bubble. Your daily tasks, on top of your short- and long-term professional goals, are usually more than enough to demand your full attention. But if you haven’t had the opportunity to get outside of that bubble and network…

How to Close Security Gaps for Your Distributed Organization
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How to Close Security Gaps for Your Distributed Organization

One of the most dramatic changes of the past two years has been the growth of distributed organizations – workplaces where employees are now working remotely 50% or more of the time. While employees and employers have come to appreciate that flexibility, a major concern with distributed organizations involves heightened cybersecurity risks. One of these…

Women-owned Businesses: Here’s How To Take Your Business to the Next Level
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Women-owned Businesses: Here’s How To Take Your Business to the Next Level

If you’ve launched a small business or dream of becoming a business owner, the task may seem daunting. The good news is, helpful resources – and funding sources – are available to support you as you plan, start and grow your business. Here are tips specifically for women and women of color business owners, that…

Small Business Digital Alliance Announces National Members and First Slate of Events
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Small Business Digital Alliance Announces National Members and First Slate of Events

Today, the Small Business Digital Alliance (SBDA) announced its national members and a slate of upcoming events. The SBDA is a new public-private co-sponsorship between the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) and Business Forward, Inc., a nonprofit organization working with small business leaders in support of policies promoting America’s economic competitiveness, focused on connecting entrepreneurs…

How Your Small Business Can Move From Surviving To Thriving
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How Your Small Business Can Move From Surviving To Thriving

The last few years have brought incredible challenges to small and micro businesses (SMBs), plus some amazing stories of tenacity and survival. These businesses have seen enormous changes, fueled by consumer habits that are here to stay. For many SMBs, digital payment acceptance has become increasingly intertwined with their long-term success. Visa’s Back to Business…

Wells Fargo Donates $20 Million to Strengthen Small Businesses in Houston
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Wells Fargo Donates $20 Million to Strengthen Small Businesses in Houston

By d-mars.com News Provider Wells Fargo recently announced a $20 million donation to the Houston Fund for Social Justice and Economic Equity, also known as the Houston Equity Fund, to provide small business owners with new ways to grow and own more of their businesses. The Houston Equity Fund will distribute the funding in the…

What Every Small Business Owner Should Know Today
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What Every Small Business Owner Should Know Today

By d-mars.com News Provider Given how much has changed about the way people do business over the last few years, experts say it may be time for entrepreneurs to rethink how they store and protect company data, and collaborate with their teams. According to Brian Mallari, a marketing director in Western Digital’s hard drive business…

Steps To Help Small Businesses Emerge From COVID-19 Challenges
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Steps To Help Small Businesses Emerge From COVID-19 Challenges

By d-mars.com News Provider The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted small businesses across the country in numerous ways. From new health guidelines and supply chain woes to hurdles with hiring and retaining employees, weathering the dramatically altered business landscape continues to be challenging for small businesses. This has been especially difficult for small businesses of 100…

What Every Small Business Owner Should Know Today
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What Every Small Business Owner Should Know Today

By d-mars.com News Provider Given how much has changed about the way people do business over the last few years, experts say it may be time for entrepreneurs to rethink how they store and protect company data, and collaborate with their teams. According to Brian Mallari, a marketing director in Western Digital’s hard drive business…

The Greasy Spoon Soul Food Bistro Shines in the National TV Spotlight
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The Greasy Spoon Soul Food Bistro Shines in the National TV Spotlight

One of Houston’s top spots for fine Southern cuisine, The Greasy Spoon Soul Food Bistro, has made it on the big screen! The Greasy Spoon recently hosted a private watch party for their appearance on Food Paradise, which aired on the Cooking Channel. Restaurant owner and entrepreneur, Max Bozeman II received the great honor to…

New Research Highlights Cybersecurity Threats as Workforces Go Remote
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New Research Highlights Cybersecurity Threats as Workforces Go Remote

By d-mars.com News Provider  The business landscape changed significantly in 2020, and new research suggests that cyber criminals took note. The latest threat intelligence from SonicWall Capture Labs, which reflects year-to-date findings through September 2020, shows that while overall malware volume declined for the third consecutive quarter, cybercriminals are increasingly using different means of attack….

CareerBuilder Offers Free Services to Black-Owned Small Businesses Impacted by COVID-19
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CareerBuilder Offers Free Services to Black-Owned Small Businesses Impacted by COVID-19

HR tech leader to support rehiring for Black-owned businesses, alongside investment in employee D&I training and community partnership By d-mars.com News Provider Recently, Global HR technology leader CareerBuilder unveiled an initiative to support Black-owned small businesses, which have been disproportionately impacted by COVID-19. According to a report from the National Bureau of Economic Research, 41%…

National Business League, Nation’s First Black Business Organization Turns 120 Years Old
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National Business League, Nation’s First Black Business Organization Turns 120 Years Old

Booker T. Washington’s Legacy Evolves into the Knowledge-based and Digital Economy By d-mars.com News Provider Booker T. Washington’s historic Black trade organization, the National Business League (NBL), turned 120 years old, and celebrations will begin over the next year. Recently, the NBL’s 120,000 members across 367 chapters worldwide celebrated the organization’s steadfast commitment to the…

How Small Businesses Can Be Ready for This Holiday Shopping Season Amidst the Pandemic
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How Small Businesses Can Be Ready for This Holiday Shopping Season Amidst the Pandemic

By d-mars.com News Provider Nearly every business has been disrupted by COVID-19 in some way, which makes this year’s holiday shopping season more important than ever for many small businesses. Small business owners have demonstrated incredible resilience and creativity this year, and there are ways they can prepare for a holiday shopping season unlike any…

Tips for Landing a Job in the COVID-19 Era
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Tips for Landing a Job in the COVID-19 Era

By d-mars.com News Provider The job hunt after college is exhilarating and emotional while at the same time stressful and exhausting. Adding a global pandemic into the mix threatens to upend the process for the nearly 4 million 2020 graduates. For recent graduates, the disruption to the hiring and internship experience has brought unexpected challenges…

The Greater Houston Black Chamber Hosted the Coveted Pinnacle and Upstart Awards at the 26th Annual Celebration of Black Business Excellence
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The Greater Houston Black Chamber Hosted the Coveted Pinnacle and Upstart Awards at the 26th Annual Celebration of Black Business Excellence

By d-mars.com News Provider The Greater Houston Black Chamber (GHBC) held its 26th Annual Pinnacle Awards, Saturday, October 24, 2020, where several of Houston’s best and most promising Black-owned businesses received high honors.  The GHBC Pinnacle Awards recognizes leading African-American entrepreneurs for their success in business and their positive impact on the communities and industries…

How COVID-19 Has Changed the Way We Do Business Forever

How COVID-19 Has Changed the Way We Do Business Forever

By d-mars.com News Provider The COVID-19 pandemic has fundamentally changed how business gets done. And when it comes to midsized and small businesses, the importance of investing in new technology, facilitating remote work and maintaining a tech-savvy workforce has never been so clear, according to a new survey. Conducted by The Harris Poll for CIT…

New Normal: Remote Work Forces Call for Strong IT Security Strategies
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New Normal: Remote Work Forces Call for Strong IT Security Strategies

By d-mars.com News Provider With so much of the workforce now officing from home, many companies’ IT departments are working overtime to adopt the strategies and toolkits that will empower their employees to work productively and safely while remote. The more proactive companies can be about these strategies the better, since a good portion of…