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Savvy users are capitalizing on the LinkedIn–Microsoft merger

Here are three ways you too can profit:  1) Your profile photo now appears on both platforms.  Run it by photofeeler.com to make sure it’s up to snuff.  2) When it comes to updates, forget text – video rules.  Check your newsfeed and you’ll see how LinkedIn puts video on top and is burying articles.

Dealing With The Dark Side Of Social Media

Social media has become a true amplifier, permeating every nook and cranny of the web, giving a megaphone to those who might have previously found themselves voiceless.

While I generally believe that the proliferation of the social web is a good thing, it does have a dark side that is difficult, if not impossible, to ignore.

Could One Tiny Leak Wipe Out Your Entire Company?

Things were going great at Michael Daugherty’s up-and-coming $4 million medical-testing company.

He was a happy man.  He ran a good business in a nice place.  His Atlanta-based LabMD had about 30 employees and tested blood, urine and tissue samples for urologists.

How VR helps with business growth

It’s been reported that Facebook is about to ship out its Oculus virtual reality headsets, and Google has its own version in the works. By taking all of this into consideration, it’s safe to say that the VR landscape is about to experience growth -- and small- and medium-sized businesses should take advantage of this three-dimensional shift.

9 essential cybersecurity phrases

Everyone, from doctors to lawyers, needs to continue learning to stay ahead of the times. Business owners might have it worst of all, oftentimes needing to stay on top of several industries to keep their company running. Keep reading for a refresher on all the latest trends and buzzwords used in the cybersecurity sector.

Four tips to help you buy the right hardware

Unlike getting a new pair of sweatpants, the process of buying new hardware isn’t as straightforward. Because there are so many choices out there, it’s hard to go with what your friend has to say or which ones are selling at 50% off. If you want hardware that doesn’t only fit but also compliments your computer, go through these five things every buyer should consider if new hardware is on the top of your shopping list.

Improve networking with LinkedIn Alumni

Catching up with your friends at your high school reunion is all well and fun before the conversation turns to work. It seems like all your friends have well-paying jobs, and you’re stuck with a demanding one that’s underpaid. What if there were a way you could land better jobs or further your career path? No sacrificial ceremonies needed.

4 Lessons to learn from Delta’s DR failure

Earlier this year, thousands of Delta passengers worldwide were grounded due to a power outage that halted critical IT operations. This was a huge problem not only for the many delayed travelers, but also for the airline company itself. Within three days, the airline company cancelled around 2300 flights and paid over millions of dollars in downtime costs.

You are just minutes away from creating a dazzling design – free

With these 3 online tools you don't need to pay a pro or buy fancy software.

1)  Canva templates make it easy to create a business card, eBook or info-graphic.  Just drag and drop objects until you like how it looks.  Add images, tweak colors, swap fonts and voila - You've got a design you can be proud of.