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August 19, 2013 by Vertical Axion
Two of the biggest security breaches in history have come, not from any hacking or spyware, but from the common household USB thumb drive. Yes, the one we all have at least two of sitting in drawers and cabinets and on keychains that we take to work every day. One of these famous events is […]
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August 17, 2013 by Vertical Axion
As of a few hours ago, when you are browsing Twitter on either your phone or your computer, you may notice some conspicuous alerts about events you don’t remember seeing before. Twitter’s newest feature alerts individuals when there are events going on nearby as reported by TechCrunch. Regardless of how new it is, the event […]
August 16, 2013 by Vertical Axion
An estimated $526 billion is spent in the US economy during leisure trips and vacation. Many businesses are dependent on the seasonal nature of vacations and work to creatively enhance business profits even during the low seasons. Seasonality is a common consideration for summer or winter businesses, but a season could also be prompted by […]
August 15, 2013 by Vertical Axion
Developing at the speed of technology, 3-D printers are making quick progress and in the near future could be found as a common household item. These printers, created in 1984 have made exponential progress and continue to pick up momentum. Three-dimensional printers do not use ink, but plastic. The plastic, or other similar material, is […]
August 14, 2013 by Vertical Axion
The expectation of a positive, predictable outcome is found at the beginning of a new project or business, or when setting goals. However, there is always the risk of failure. This risk is calculated, analyzed, viewed at several angles, and then a plan is set in place to protect failure from happening, but suddenly things […]
August 13, 2013 by Vertical Axion
Computers are highly essential for business operation today. Some businesses are more dependent than others, but all are equally reliant on technology working. Certain federal and state laws require certain businesses, such as financial institutions or emergency services, to have a technology back-up plan. This means there is a plan for operation in the event […]
August 12, 2013 by Vertical Axion
Facebook users have long complained about Facebook’s optimized algorithms that dictate what you see in your feed, and now Facebook has introduced two new features to change this. The first feature is called “story bumping,” which allows stories that are popular on Facebook at the time to appear on your feed, even if you didn’t […]
August 9, 2013 by Vertical Axion
Some businesses, and people, expect to stumble upon success. A YouGov survey found that 17% of individuals questioned plan their retirement by either winning the lottery or inheriting wealth. The extent of their plan is to hope it all works out. It is surprisingly common to simply roll with it and see where the winds take […]
August 8, 2013 by Vertical Axion
On April 8th, 2014, Windows XP support will be completely discontinued by Microsoft. This includes security updates as well, which means if you’re still using XP, it’s time to consider an upgrade. There’s no shame in still using the once popular Windows XP, but with 2014 approaching faster than you think, it’s more important than […]
August 7, 2013 by Vertical Axion
Kindergarten is a foundational grade, and the lessons learned are fundamental to youth as they begin their educational journey. More importantly, the lessons taught in Kindergarten are basic social interaction skills for our culture. These basic lessons are timeless and can be applied years after the Kindergarten graduation. 1. Lessons in Getting Along Business interactions […]
August 6, 2013 by Vertical Axion
We’ve all been there – we’ve accidentally deleted something and then emptied the recycle bin before we even realized it was there. Sometimes it’s not that simple and data is corrupted due to a damaged drive. While many of us back up everything we need, sometimes this isn’t automatically done – or the data isn’t […]
August 5, 2013 by Vertical Axion
Times have changed, it’s true, but that doesn’t mean attempts to hack your computer are gone. While computer security has gotten stronger in the past decade, so have viruses, spyware, and trojans. Even though you have never tried to download spyware, chances are you’ve had your search engine changed once or twice, or had too […]
August 3, 2013 by Vertical Axion
The FBI has published a warning that they have seen an increase in criminals who use spear-phishing to attack and gain access to private computer networks. Access is then used to exploit the data “to create fake identities, steal intellectual property, and compromise financial credentials to steal money from victims’ accounts.” All businesses and end […]
August 2, 2013 by Vertical Axion
The goal of any business is to bring in more money than you give out — if you don’t manage to do that then your business fails, no exception. With that in mind, here are some great ideas to keep that cash flowing in the right direction! Think Local When we look to larger, nation-wide […]
August 1, 2013 by Vertical Axion
Let’s face it: you can use social media, SEO, and marketing all that you want, but you don’t have everything you need if customers aren’t bringing their friends your way. While other forms of marketing do contribute to the positive growth of your company, nothing is worth the amazing power of good impressions and recommendations. […]
July 31, 2013 by Vertical Axion
How many seconds do you think you have to make a good impression in an email? One, maybe two? Sometimes you don’t even get that – sometimes it’s a split second because people are busy and, unfortunately, sometimes a little too busy to pay you any attention. Because your time is short, it’s important to […]
July 30, 2013 by Vertical Axion
You may have already noticed: other companies like to check out their competition, and if your business has become a rising star, you may be getting the eye from small and large businesses alike. This means that sometimes, someone launches your brilliant idea before you have a chance to launch it yourself. While imitation is […]
July 29, 2013 by Vertical Axion
Ready to tell the world where you are? Why not use Foursquare? In fact, many people do – so many that the company has now decided to allow small businesses to rank themselves higher in search engines for a small fee. Foursquare announced early last week that it was going to start allowing self-serve ads […]
July 28, 2013 by Vertical Axion
Office break-ins happen, and even in this day and age, they aren’t always digital. Sometimes people physically break in to an office, shattered windows and all. While you can’t do anything to prevent these kinds of break-ins, you can at least protect what’s most valuable in case someone does try to take it from you. […]
July 26, 2013 by Vertical Axion
The term professional is used frequently and has become a standard expectation, but the implied meaning and true meaning have become blurred. To examine the root of the original intent, we can gain a better understanding. A professional is an expert within a specific field of knowledge. By definition, they portray excellent skills related to […]
July 25, 2013 by Vertical Axion
Atom processors for mobile products are beginning to drop in price, says new Intel CEO Brian Krzanich. Intel also plans to research low-cost options of their own, meaning even lower prices for portable computers are on their way. Within the next year, Intel plans on making mobile Atom chips the same price as mainstream PC […]
July 24, 2013 by Vertical Axion
Tapping into the social media marketing options can be key to your business. Video is a simple yet effective way to deliver your message, explaining what makes your organization the one to use. There are numerous video platforms available, but YouTube is still the largest community. YouTube makes business marketing simple with video uploads, and […]
July 23, 2013 by Vertical Axion
Google Maps is evolving faster than its car GPS brothers, and best of all, it’s still free. In addition to the features below that should help you in your journeys, Google Maps is now compatible with not only iPhones, but Androids and iPads, too – as of last week. Not only has the app gained […]
July 22, 2013 by Vertical Axion
Three of the four major wireless companies – AT&T, Verizon, and T-Mobile – have rolled out some new smartphone plans and, needless to say, they’re deadly. Essentially, you are able to rent a phone using the Verizon Edge, AT&T Next, or T-Mobile Jump plan for about a year. Then you can simply trade it in […]
