3 Reasons to Transfer to a Different Web Hosting Provider

December 6, 2014

Web Hosting
When you sign up with a web hosting company, it is not always guaranteed that the partnership will last forever. Aside from the obvious game changer that the hosting company goes out of business, there are several other reasons that may make a domain owner transfer domain name service, or DNS, to a new host. While it is possible to keep a domain with one company while using a different company for hosting, most people find it easier to keep all their web services with one company. Here are the typical reasons why many people want to transfer the web hosting provider.

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Infographic: Interesting Facts about Data Center Security

December 4, 2014

Data Center
There is more than 285 million square feet of space dedicated to housing the servers of data centers worldwide. That’s as much land as about 6,000 football fields. Security for servers covering that much space is an enormous task. As companies rely more on cloud computing, businesses and government organizations are monitoring data center security to highest degree.

Data centers must have round-the-clock security guards, often using high-tech gear such as biometric scanners and proximity badges. Guards patrol and monitor the feeds from cameras that cover the interior, exterior, and even rooftop areas of the facilities. To add another layer of security, data is shared over many servers and unreadable to the human eye. Have a look at the infographic to find out more interesting behind-the-scenes facts about data centers.

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Maximize Revenue with Cross Selling and Upselling

December 4, 2014

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It is estimated that it costs 6-7 more to acquire new customer than to keep the existing customer. Yet many small business owners spend much of their time, money and energy in chasing new customers. A better strategy is to make existing customers buy more from you. Think about it. Your current customers already love your products and services. The fact that they are sticking with you means that they are willing to buy more if you can offer it with the right value proposition. This is how Amazon has built a an online empire to sell everything and anything a customer would want. Cross selling and upselling are classic techniques business owners can employ to maximize their revenue from existing customers. Here is an Infographic that shows how you can develop a roadmap to succeed in cross selling and upselling.

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The Impact of Changes in Care Act on Care Home Managers

November 29, 2014

Care Act
The Care Act (2008) has undergone over 100 changes that will come into force from April 2015. This is a significant piece of legislation as it represents England’s biggest change to social care for over 60 years. These amendments are intended to make care more personal and will leave directors needing to make adjustments.

But exactly what changes are required? How will they be implemented? And how will they affect your staff and the running of your care home?

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How to Best Use Coupons to Save Money When Shopping Online

November 27, 2014

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The concept of online shopping has made shopping more exciting and fun than ever before. Whether it is a matter of convenience or affordability, online shopping provides great benefits. You can enjoy all the advantages of online shopping and much more with the GOSF. The mega shopping event gives you the chance to buy everything and anything you want with just a few clicks. Not to mention, you can shop for products at a discounted rate using the GOSF coupons.

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Starting a Business in College? Here is What You Need to Know

November 26, 2014

Michael Dell
Some of the greatest businesses were formulated as business ideas right in college. Dell Computers, started by Michael Dell in his dorm is one of the largest PC manufacturers in the world. Students do not have to wait to graduate before they can start their businesses. However, it is crucial for the students to get to understand some of the basic requirements to start the business and ensure smooth running considering the challenges involved. Here are different aspects of starting and running a business that anyone, and particularly college students need to think about.

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Phalcon – High-Performance PHP Framework

November 25, 2014

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Phalcon is one of the most popular and efficient PHP frameworks. This high-performance, open-source framework was released in 2012. Though Phalcon is a comparatively young framework, it has a huge army of devotees worldwide. This framework was created to optimize performance. The main thing that distinguishes Phalcon from other PHP frameworks is that it is implemented as an extension.

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How to Keep Your Small Business Out of Legal Hot Water

November 23, 2014

Legal Advice
Going into small business on your own can be exciting and scary at the same time. While living your dream can be the thrill of a life time, legal hassles that come with it can keep you away from it. All types of laws and regulations enacted by government can keep you busy all day. They cover your building, employees, warehouses and so on. The list can be endless, however with proper oversight and planning you can stay out of legal hot water. Here are some tips to help you along the way.

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The Use of Time Clocks to Get Employee Paychecks Right

November 22, 2014

Time Clock
Few things have remained constant as time clock. While its form has changed over years, its function has remained the same. It is as useful today as it was in the industrial age. When businesses want to make sure the employees record proper amount of time worked and each paycheck is correct, they need to use an employee time clock. The time clock makes it easy for employees to clock in when they come to work. These clocks can produce small cards that the accountants can review, or they can give the employee a clock that is easy to read when they clock in or out.

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How can Small Business Gain Critical Insights with Sales Analytics

November 20, 2014

Sales Analytics
The sales process has changed dramatically over the last few years. In the past, businesses relied on talented sales reps to help them sell a product. Today, many companies are turning to sales analytics. The data from this analysis can provide companies with the insight they need to improve their performance and grow. Below we show number of helpful ways in which small businesses can use data to improve their business.

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