Jun

26

Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) can outsource some business functions and save costs, focus on core and strategic areas in their businesses. SMEs can use the growing outsourcing trend in business as an advantage, to become more efficient in operations and stay ahead of their competition.

Companies have long tapped third parties for services such as security and maintenance. Outsourced activities have now grown to include operations, service support, accounting and human resource functions.

Companies can tap other parties who can do these functions for them, who can deliver faster services and help keep track of their developments.

Outsourced functions help the company save as it no longer has to hire more employees to do company functions.
When hiring employees, the company needs to consider their incentives and benefits. In outsourcing, however, the company only considers the provider’s ability to deliver service.

SMEs must take care in selecting a service provider. It is important that companies should carefully check their chosen service provider to avoid unclear deliverables and unmet expectations. It is also helpful to have an established coordination and in-house support.

Jun

24

New opportunities present fresh challenges which are exciting but does bear risk. Information guides decisions that mitigate risk, and the right information can be valuable. In making the most of new opportunities, especially in business, taking note of key consumer trends will be vital in gaining the advantage over competitors.

Here are 11 trends to watch out for this 2011.

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Jun

22

Corporate information is on the target list of cyber criminals.  Just recently, a  hacker group is brazenly ramping its antics through cyber attacks targeting even the US Central Intelligence Agency. This exposes how poorly defended many networks are against Internet marauders.

Cyber criminals capitalize on social engineering techniques to break the weakest link in information security structure, the corporation’s employees. The recent fake Bin Laden execution videos on Facebook is an example of cyber criminals using the social medium as a means of attack. These attacks employ social engineering tactics that trick people into clicking links that directed to malicious websites and software.

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Jun

18

Companies, personalities, organizations around the world have chosen social networking as part of efforts to expand their presence and exposure online.  Social networks like Facebook and its Facebook pages are at the forefront of gathering support and connections for a brand, a cause or a celebrity.

If a particular Facebook page has 10,000 fans or “likes”; that’s the significant point towards a brand’s success.

Here are some prized and proven strategies gain a high following for a brand or organization’s Facebook page.

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