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The world is smaller than ever because of the increased efforts of the online world to get clients, people, and corporates more interconnected than ever. Because you are an online venture, you need to consider your cybersecurity credentials. Your data, information, and files will be on cloud-based servers, meaning that, in theory, they are not fully in your control and can be accessed by anyone with the correct security clearance. You need to pay more than lip service in your business plan to protect your business assets and to keep your sensitive data secure.

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It doesn’t matter whether you are a brand new startup or whether you are a veteran entrepreneur, there are always opportunities to make your business more efficient. By streamlining your processes, you will inevitably save time, money, and effort. The most successful ventures don’t waste time, energy, or cash. Doing so will result in…

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Before COVID19, local businesses could often reach potential customers through “analog” marketing. Now, however, the pandemic has forced everyone to focus all their efforts on digital marketing. The good news is that digital marketing can be a great way to reach local customers. Here are some tips to get you…

Professionalism is essential for a single reason - people who invest in products and services have standards. If you fail to meet them, they’ll be disappointed and spread the world about the substandard experience. Digital technology might be at the forefront of a revolution, but word of mouth is still incredibly powerful to this day. Sadly, there are plenty of professionalism obstacles to swerve if you’re an entrepreneur, and seen as one mistake can be fatal, it’s vital to cover every base.

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There is no hiding from the fact that so much is done online these days. After all, you are likely to be reading this article right now from a computer or smartphone screen through the net or your data allowance. You only have to consider your own online habits to see how much of our lives revolve around the net. We shop online for all sorts of things, such as groceries and clothes. We research what we want to buy by reading reviews and blogs. We read up on current affairs and the latest news and indulge in guilty pleasures like funny cat videos on YouTube or online vlogs. The point I am…

BlueLion, LLC will be having a virtual vendor fair where employers can learn about new and exciting benefits, they can offer to their employees at little to no cost to the employer.

Offering this webinar to small to mid-size businesses to become more competitive in the marketspace when the competition for talent.

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There are plenty of challenges involved in running any kind of business. Many of these are things that have been present for as long as businesses have existed. The need for careful planning, balanced finances, and a high-quality product are the same as they have always been. However, in the modern era…

Ryan Carr, Business Consultant, was born and raised in Lawrence, Massachusetts.  Born to a blue-collar family, Ryan is the second of four children raised by a single mother. Ryan now splits his time between Massachusetts and Southern New Hampshire where he is raising his two young daughters.

Being no stranger to hard work, Ryan has been self-employed or owned his own businesses since he was 17 years old.  For more than two…

My Top 3 Make or Break Showing Tips

When you’re on a showing, it’s important that you look “under the hood” of the house to confirm the value and to determine whether it truly fits into your budget. There’s always going to be projects when owning a home and we need to…

Charles Gray joined Rockland Trust in 2014 as Vice President and Manager of their Somerville branch. At the time Charlie was quoted as saying "Rockland Trust has a great reputation for excellent customer service and community involvement. I'm excited to work with such a passionate group of professionals who are committed to supporting our customers and communities."

Rockland Trust builds strong relationships with their…