China is commonly thought to be the opposite of the US, but for one city: Hong Kong. Hong Kong is arguably one of the freest societies on Earth, and has recently been the refuge of one of America's biggest whistleblowers. In early June, Edward Snowden,...
One of the common goals businesses have in regards to marketing is ensuring that their reputations are managed properly. Many business owners make sure that their corporate reputation is as it should be, but often forget to look at their own reputation. However, this can...
Data has always been an important part of any business, and since the rise of the Internet age, it has become even more so. Because of this, many businesses have begun instituting Business Intelligence (BI) with the hopes of being able to better manage data,...
When it comes to computers and other similar systems, many business owners know they have to think seriously about security. However, they often lack the time or funds to actually take the necessary steps to ensure their systems are as secure as they should be....
One of the most popular Internet based services is social media. It has drastically changed the way we communicate and interact with one another. One of the bigger platforms, Google+, has been consistently playing catch-up with other more popular services. However, Google recently announced and...
An electronic medical record (EMR) or practice management system is only the first step in bringing your practice into the modern era; you must also use the systems appropriately. When it comes to software, functionality is important to health-providers—but if you're hung up on software functionality,...
Achieving Stage 2 is so much more difficult than achieving Stage 1. According to some reports, many healthcare providers will be caught off guard. Many thresholds will increase significantly in Stage 2, so health-care providers who are not yet accustomed to performing at levels specified in...
The Internet has undoubtedly made our lives easier, and some would even say better. It is a bit of a double edged sword however, as we have seen an increase in the number of security breaches and hacks exposing our information. One way to minimize...
When it comes to your business on the Internet, reputation and a presence are everything. Customers expect you to be online, and many companies go to great lengths to establish and protect their reputation and image. Part of being online means that you will eventually...