Businesses that connect with their customers through only a small number of distribution channels or through limited distribution pathways do so at their own risk. In modern commerce, a business might rely on direct distribution to a customer, distribution through one or more order fulfillment entities, agency or sales consultant distribution, or any of several […]
The Big Question: What Will Cybersecurity Look Like Under President-Elect Trump?
It’s fair to say that the internet and social media played a hand in the outcome of the U.S. presidential election. Supporters on the left and right used social platforms to rally support for their respective candidates by either being loud and proud on their social feeds or in secret as part of a private, […]
Practicing Politeness in a Video Conference Call
Whether you’re making or joining a group conference call for the first or twenty-first time, you should always try to be as professional and polite as possible. But it can be confusing to know where you could go wrong until after the fact. Therefore, we’ve compiled a few tips from industry professionals to help you […]
Does My Insurance Cover Me Out of State?
Insurance is not one-size-fits-all. Firstly, there are many different types of insurance—medical, dental, vision, homeowners, renters, auto, motorcycle, life, etc.—each one covering a different part of your life and the various people in it. Like insurance policies, insurance providers are also not one-size-fits-all; local insurers may be more limited than larger, national insurers, especially when […]
Keeping Up with the Times: Tech You Need to Invest In
Big tech was once the purview of big companies with big IT departments, big budgets, and big C-level execs handling the whole thing. Yes, they were early adopters, but it was also a big hassle, a big expense, and in some cases, a big waste of time. Thankfully, tech is in reach of even the […]