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You are about to login to your online banking portal when a notification pops up: "Confirm it's you. We'll send you a text message with a verification code to (***) ***-3563". While this may seem unnecessary and annoying on the surface, your bank is trying to protect you from fraud. This is called two-factor authentic…
This week's guests are Devin Bridges and Kevin Landry with Lapis Patios & Hardscapes. As a relatively startup, they provide some great insight into starting a hardscaping business, taking advantage of training opportunities, and learning from all feedback.
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If you think we are a broken record about ransomware, you would be right! We've previously answered the question "What is ransomware?" and have discussed some of the tactics used by hackers to infect businesses with ransomware, but what about just visiting websites?
The websites you or your employees visit to condu…
Listen in as we interview Kevin Moore with Carroll Landscaping, Inc, on the Digital Contractor Show on Turf’s Up Radio. Kevin shared some great nuggets on elevating the professionalism of the industry and training programs.
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Analyzing the costs of doing business go beyond simple line items like "annual salary" and "electricity." When it comes to running your business efficiently there are more factors to consider. Here are a few examples:
Does your in-house IT department spend time being reactive or proactive?If you have a technology-…
Listen in as we interview Joseph Barnes with Yellowstone Landscape, on the Digital Contractor Show on Turf’s Up Radio. He had some great nuggets about the importance of managing customer expectations.
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Online Reviews
Responding to online reviews is a crucial step in building a positive online presence. It gives businesses the opportunity to engage with their customers by allowing them to leave feedback and welcome suggestions. Sometimes, it can be difficult to recognize which reviews you should respond to. …
What is the cost versus the value of investing in managed IT? While this might seem like a service to "splurge" on, an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. Managed IT doesn't only save you money; it also provides an enormous amount of value to your business.
What is managed IT (information technology)? It'…
Salem, OR - WhirLocal has partnered with Salem Business Builders, a Salem-based networking group, to help members build their businesses by leveraging reviews, recommendations, and referrals.
"We're really excited to work with Salem Business Builders to provide their members an innovative way to work together …
A shocking number of people use criminally insecure passwords on for their online accounts. Unfortunately many websites (including some financial institutions...) limit characters and password length. If they're storing passwords properly, there shouldn't be a realistic limit on password length. A Password Manager suc…
Listen in as we interview Evan Moffitt with SiteOne Landscape Supply, on the Digital Contractor Show on Turf’s Up Radio. He had some great nuggets about the importance of training your team and using resources available to you.
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It can be easy to interchange security and privacy when you are talking about your personal or business data. Do you know the difference?
The bottom line is that you want your private information secure.Chris Cummings, CEO of Petra Technologies
Today Chris talks about the differences between security and privacy…
Listen in as we interview Ian McCarthy with Blue Claw Associates Inc, on the Digital Contractor Show on Turf’s Up Radio.
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Acronyms like "VoIP" can sound like a weird name from Star Wars - but it's really just a simpler way to reference a technical term. VoIP, or "voice over internet protocol," is an option you should consider when upgrading your business phone technology.
VoIP technology allows a lot more flexibility over landlines. …
Listen in as we interview Adam Linnemann with Linnemann Lawn Care & Landscaping, on the Digital Contractor Show on Turf’s Up Radio.
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We've all felt the frustration of losing our work on a computer. Maybe it was due to an innocent mistake, like clicking out of a document before saving, or maybe you've had the unfortunate experience of being infected by ransomware. Either way, having a backup of your data is one of the best strategies you can have to…
Listen in as we interview Scott Horoszewski with Landscapes By Acme, on the Digital Contractor Show on Turf's Up Radio.
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It can be exciting to upgrade items in your home to make everything more convenient and connected. Who doesn't want to sit on their couch while controlling the lights, temperature, and sounds of the environment?
But did you know your smart light bulbs could be compromised? That a stranger could control your recentl…
Listen in as we interview Robert Renteria with Angel's Landscape, Inc. on the Digital Contractor Show on Turf's Up Radio.
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January 12th, 2020 - Tim Fahndrich, Co-founder & CEO of WhirLocal.io, was the featured guest on the Landscape Tech Show on Turf's Up Radio.
The Landscape Tech show is hosted by landscape-industry veteran and consultant, Matt Hudson.
During the interview, Tim and Matt discussed the importance of online revi…
Have you ever clicked a link and immediately knew something was wrong? You're not alone! Many of us have clicked the wrong link or have gone to the wrong site and been inundated with inappropriate pictures, multiple popups, or dare I say it, the blue screen of death.
When it comes to business IT, Petra Technologies…