Susan Melony, Author at SmallBizClub

What Causes Data Disruption?

Susan Melony — Fri, 12 May 2023 14:03:24 +0000

If your business network has ever experienced any form of data disruption before, then you understand how troublesome it can be. Data disruption is what happens when data traveling through your network experiences some form of error or incompatibility that causes delays or dysfunction. The last thing you want is for your users on your…

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How Should You Deal with Negative Online Reviews?

Susan Melony — Sun, 03 Apr 2022 15:01:45 +0000

Online customer reviews make shopping and other experiences much easier on the part of the consumer. You can find in-depth reviews for anything you’re thinking about buying. Of course, you have to wade through fake reviews sometimes, including both the good and the bad. On the businesses side of things, customer reviews can have a…

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5 Things to Know About Virtual Employee Wellness Programs

Susan Melony — Tue, 18 Jan 2022 05:54:08 +0000

A corporate wellness program can have numerous benefits for employers and employees. For example, according to the U.S. Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion (ODPHP), employee wellness programs can reduce health costs for employers and employees. These programs can boost productivity, reduce absenteeism, and improve employee engagement. If you’re a small business owner, you…

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How to Grant Equity to Employees

Susan Melony — Tue, 21 Dec 2021 13:55:53 +0000

Employee compensation and equity compensation can be complex. You want to balance profitability and employee satisfaction not only in salaries but also stock awards. The following are some things to know about granting equity to employees and how to do it properly. What Is An Equity Grant? An equity grant is also known as equity…

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How to Handle a Disgruntled Employee

Susan Melony — Thu, 07 Oct 2021 13:55:28 +0000

Modern businesses of all sizes face security risks in terms of cybersecurity and personal safety for employees and customers. Often, these security risks are actually internal. This can mean, for example, an employee who’s stealing trade secrets for their own gain. It can also mean that employees or former employees create a safety risk to…

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LDAP: Why It Still Matters

Susan Melony — Wed, 01 Sep 2021 13:24:55 +0000

Various computer-related protocols have come out over the years, and some of them rise and fall remarkably quickly. How effective they are usually dictates their lifecycle. If you have a protocol that seems miraculous at first, but then another comes along to replace it within the next couple of months, it will probably go down…

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What Every Small Business Owner Needs to Know About Employment Law

Susan Melony — Tue, 29 Jun 2021 04:22:00 +0000

One of the most frequent reasons business owners have to hire a lawyer or attorney is because of labor and employment law issues. Labor laws can be complex, and it’s easy to break these laws without realizing you’re doing it. For any business owner, whether you’re creating a startup or you have a more established…

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