TED Talks are taking the business world by storm. Short for Technology, Entertainment, and Design, TED itself is an annual conference that brings together leaders from these three industries to share their expertise with the crowd.
Past events have featured speaking appearances by top executives from companies such as Amazon, Google, and Microsoft. Al Gore, Bill Clinton, and J.J. Abrams have also spoke at these conferences.
So what can you take from a TED Talk? Plenty. Here are three success lessons small businesses can learn:
1. A Social Media Presence is More Than a Profile
Several of the more recent TED Talks have been focused on social media – surprise surprise.…
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As we start to see mergers and acquisitions activity ramp up, we shift focus to the value of technology due diligence.
Every second that your business website is down, your software isn’t working, or your hardware is offline costs you money and customers. You need to get back up and running as quickly as possible. And while a lot depends on what you need and the quality of your tech support, you can help make it all happen a little faster.
Does your company’s Information Technology area act more like competitors rather than partners with the business?
When it comes to providing network security for your mid-sized business, one thing is clear: vigilance is not an option, but a necessity. Mid-sized businesses are not immune to security threats. In fact, mid-sized businesses often fall victim to security issues that strike both enterprise organizations and small businesses. Let’s take a closer look at some of the top network security threats facing mid-sized businesses today.
