“Burnout is what happens when you try to avoid being human for too long.” – Michael Gungor What Is Burnout? Burnout is a syndrome conceptualized as resulting from chronic workplace stress that has not been successfully managed. It is characterized by: Feelings of energy depletion or exhaustion Increased mental distance from one’s job or feelings
We all want to protect our businesses. They’re a part of who we are, and it would be devastating if anything bad happened — including an unexpected cyber-attack. But it happens. Businesses are attacked every single day. Some businesses are left in ruin. Some can pick up the pieces, but at a great cost. Then
3 Ways To Protect Your Data During COVID-19 1. Manage Your Passwords. You’ve heard it before, and you’ll hear it again – one of the best ways to keep intruders out of your data is to lock it behind strong passwords that are updated every 60 to 90 days. Use passwords that are a mix
Recently, I had what we like to call an “aha moment” while listening to a sermon one Sunday. The minister made the observation that our society as a whole has swung to the extreme side of productivity at the expense of our connections. It hit me that this is one of the greatest ailments we
A year ago, no one could have predicted that countless businesses would shift to a remote work model. The pandemic hit hard and fast, and small businesses had to think on their toes. Many had only a few weeks to adapt. It was stressful and extremely challenging. Looking back on it, many SMBs wish they’d
4 Ways To Make Sure Your Business Is Ready For What 2021 May Bring As you prep for the coming year, here are four things you need to give your business a serious edge. 1) Head To The Cloud. Back up your data to secure cloud storage. This makes it a breeze for you and
Face it, there will never be enough hours in the day to accomplish everything you need to do. But, if you methodically review how you spend your days and instill focus and discipline while completing daily priorities, you will soon find more time to work on the long-term success of your business. Here are six
New year, new technology! If your business is still relying on older and aging technology, it’s time to think about updating that technology. As it ages, the effort to keep it running comes with many hidden costs. While it may seem financially savvy to keep older hardware and software running, you may be setting yourself
TOP BUSINESS APPS TO GET YOU ORGANIZED If you’re struggling to stay on top of your work tasks, there are some great apps available to help out. Asana helps your business improve communication and collaboration. You can view all tasks and projects and follow progress on a communal board so you can communicate without having
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