Terminating an employee is never a fun experience for anyone involved. However, if the decision has been made to terminate an employee, then it should be done in a way that is respectful, while still protecting the company and company information.
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Topics: business information, computer security
HIPAA Compliance: What You Need to Know
While all customer data is important to keep secure, electronic protected health information (ePHI) is even more sensitive. If your business does not comply with HIPAA regulations and a breach in private information happens, you can be fined, criminally charged, or have civil action lawsuits brought against your business.
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9 Tips to Help Small Businesses Balance Their IT Budget
One of the basics of running a successful business is to make and stick to a budget. We all know that is much easier said than done, but this vital tool can allow you to see the complete picture of what your small business is spending on IT services. Analyzing spending, profits, and cash flow enables you to anticipate future ways to spend your ... Read More
Topics: managed IT services, business information, IT questions
9 Tips to Help Small Businesses Balance Their IT Budget
Topics: managed IT services, business information, IT questions
Make Sure Your Technology Is HIPAA Compliant
HIPAA was designed to protect electronic health information, so making sure that your healthcare business technology meets HIPAA compliance is of utmost importance. Healthcare providers that are transparent with their HIPAA compliance instill more confidence in their patients, since they can rest assured that their information is private and ... Read More
Topics: business information
Need to Be HIPAA-Compliant? Don’t Get a Mac.
As more and more business management and operational tasks are handled by computers and other devices, it is necessary to update your computer equipment every few years. If your business handles protected health information (PHI), you should think twice before purchasing Mac products. Although many people love Macs, and they are great for many ... Read More
Topics: business information
What Equipment Should I Choose for My New Home Office? (Part 1/2)
If you're planning to set up an office in your home, you should take some time to figure out exactly what you need. Setting up a home office can be more complex than you might assume. You'll need more than simply a computer and monitor. A home office that empowers you to work as effectively as possible requires several pieces of equipment.
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Why You Should NOT Be Running a Windows “Admin” Account
Topics: business information, computer security, computer maintenance
How Often Should I Update My Computer Software?
Nothing lasts forever, and in the world of computers and electronics, lifespans seem to be getting shorter and shorter. New versions of devices and programs come out so frequently that it’s almost impossible to keep everything completely up-to-date. But there’s good news: you don’t always have to.
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Topics: computer repair, business information, computer maintenance
Why Do I Get So Much Junk Email and Spam?
Spam is an insidious problem for anyone who’s ever used email. Everyone gets occasional unwanted email, but what do you do when you start to get an abnormally high amount of these emails? And what if they are not just unwanted advertising, but something more malicious—like Read More
Topics: business information