Resilience! How many of you had an opportunity to watch the Masters? We witnessed Resilience in action. Tiger Woods could have used his health issue as a reason for defeat, but he didn’t let defeat have the last word. Remember that successful people don’t just face adversity; they embrace it in seven different ways. 1. […]
Companies of all sizes are being targeted by criminals through business email scams. In these scams, cybercriminals gain access to an employee’s legitimate business email through social engineering or computer intrusion. The criminal then impersonates the employee, often a senior executive or someone who can authorize payments and instructs others to transfer funds on their […]
“Stop Doing That and Never Do It Again”: When to Send a Cease and Desist Letter You just discovered that you or your business are the subject of defamatory content on the internet. Or a former employee has started poaching your customers or begins working for a competitor in breach of a non-solicitation/non-compete agreement. Perhaps you […]
Cyber risks pose a very real threat to businesses, with the potential for expensive, damaging consequences. As a result, a new demand for cyber insurance has emerged. Business leaders know that most insurance policies do not adequately cover their company’s cyber risks, so the best way to protect company assets may be with specialized coverage. […]
It’s Not Who You Know But Who Knows You! Are you a Secret Agent for your Company? That’s the question that I always ask when I discuss the importance and the power of networking. Anytime you go outside of your business it’s an opportunity for you to develop new relationships that could become a potential […]
The Ohio Home Solicitation Sales Act: What is Covered and What is Not The Home Solicitation Sales Act (HSSA), codified at R.C. 1345.21, is a subdivision of the Ohio Consumer Sales Practices Act (CSPA) that protects consumers from certain types of high-pressure door-to-door sales. Specifically, the HSSA covers the sale of consumer goods or services […]
We have become dependent on the internet for much of our important day-to-day activities including banking, bills, and shopping. It’s now more important than ever to follow a few basic steps to safeguard your sensitive information from online threats. Here are some tips: Keep Your Browser and System Up to Date Most internet browsers and […]
To Break or Not to Break, That is the Question: Employer Requirements Relating to Employee Breaks under Ohio and Federal Law Many Ohio employers find themselves asking “Am I required to provide my employees with breaks during a work shift?” Most employers are surprised to discover that neither federal nor Ohio law require employers to […]
Features Only Justify The Price! When I’m training my course “How To Sell Value and Not Price,” I always remind participants that features only justify the price. Benefits justify the purchase. You have to make sure that you include a customized benefit with every feature that you provide. The customer will always want to know […]
Legal Alert: Ohio Minimum Wage Increase Effective As Of January 1, 2019 As of January 1, 2019, Ohio’s minimum wage has increased to $8.55 per hour for non-tipped employees ($8.30 per hour in 2018) and $4.30 per hour for tipped employees ($4.15 per hour in 2018). “Non-Tipped Employees” include any employee who does not engage […]
