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National Parks and Recreation Month
This year, the month of July has been designated as National Parks & Recreation Month. It is important to recognize the importance of parks and recreation in establishing and maintaining quality of life and in contributing to the physical, economic, and environmental well-being of communities. In the United States, the month of July has been…
Read MoreHow to Grow a Thriving Business After the Pandemic
The COVID-19 vaccine rollout has been a beacon of light to small businesses hit by the coronavirus pandemic. Business owners are ready to move on from this crisis and get back on their feet. While it may be some time until things truly return to normal, now is a great opportunity to make a comeback…
Read MoreBBB Scam Alert: 30% of employment scams occur during the summer
The beginning of summer brings an influx of job-seeking students looking to capitalize on their free time by earning money over their three-month break. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, most of these students find employment in the accommodations and foodservice industry, with a little over half (54%) of 16- to 24-year-olds employed in…
Read MoreCustomer Service in 2022
It seems good customer service has almost disappeared from the business world. All businesses compete on price, quality, and service. It is not possible to excel in all three. Businesses need to decide which their customers value most and focus on that. If I were starting a business now, I would focus on customer service…
Read MoreBBB Scam Alert: Unethical contractors
BBB Scam Alert: Unethical contractors illegally claiming to waive insurance deductibles Homeowners and businesses across Texas continue to recover from the devastation following a series of tornadoes in March. In their recovery efforts, many people are turning to contractors to get help in repairing roofs, windows, landscapes, and other structural issues. However, reports to Better…
Read MoreBAREFOOT MARDI GRAS MAKES 2022 CHARITY DONATIONS
Barefoot Mardi Gras has donated $30,000 to its designated 2022 charities, The Texas Sealife Center and the Island Foundation Schools. This is the largest contribution to date. Barefoot Event Producer, Elaine Motl, announced the contribution and gave checks to each charity with the Barefoot Mardi Gras Committee members, Barefoot Presenting Sponsors and the reigning Barefoot…
Read MoreCryptocurrency Scams
Cryptocurrency scams climbed to second riskiest in 2021, according to BBB report Online purchase scams remain #1 riskiest Scams related to cryptocurrency jumped from the seventh riskiest scam in 2020 to second riskiest in 2021. Although cryptocurrency scams made up only 1.9% of the scams reported to BBB Scam TrackerSM in 2021, according to the…
Read MoreNational Donate Life Month
April is National Donate Life Month. This month is dedicated to educating and encouraging Americans to register as donors of organs, tissue, marrow, and blood. Donating is a generous act that saves thousands of lives annually. Transplanting organs and tissue is one of the greatest and most successful medical procedures in the history of medicine.…
Read MoreCYBER SECURITY in 2022
The book “Spies, Lies and algorithms,” by Amy B. Zeqart, describes the US cyber security threat in the last chapter. Our greatest security threat is a cyber-attack by our enemies China, Russia, Iran, and North Korea, not a shooting war. For many years, hackers have attacked our businesses, universities, and government agencies repeatedly. Each time…
Read MoreThe top 5 cybersecurity practices every small business needs to do now
BBB Business Tip: Cybercrime is a big problem for small businesses, and it’s only getting worse. According to McAfee Enterprise and FireEye’s latest report, Cybercrime in a Pandemic World: The Impact of COVID-19, 81% of global organizations have experienced increased cyber threats since the onset of the pandemic, and in 2020, the cost of cybercrimes reached approximately $4.2 billion,…
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