Biometric data could widen your exposure if you’re not cautious

Upgrading your security by using biometric data to strengthen security protocols can increase your risk of privacy litigation. Lucas Blower and Amanda Parker, Attorneys at Law at Brouse McDowell, explain the consumer and employee privacy implications of this trend.

Looking back on 40 years of rewriting the rulebook

I started Resource International Inc. in 1973. I quickly discovered there were two sets of rules in business: one for men and another for women. I had a choice — I could resign myself to failure in the face of rules and practices that were stacked against me, or I could break them. I chose the latter.

7 tips to enhance your lead generation marketing

Finding new customers is the lifeblood of most businesses, and “hunting” for new customer leads is a critical component of generating revenue. Yet, most companies never follow up on 80 percent of the leads they generate. With some strategic efforts, you can ensure that valuable lead generation efforts are not wasted at your company.

Focus on your customers for your tech investments

If your business isn’t focused primarily on technology, which is most of us, knowing where to invest in technology can overwhelming. Fortunately, we don’t have to be on the cutting edge of every advance. The key is to focus on the areas that matter most to your customers.

Set yourself up to hit your deadlines

We all rely on each other to deliver what was committed to. In business, there are deadlines, commitments and expectations being set that others depend on so that they can make plans and commitments to their constituents.

More than lip service for your HR management

Human resource management is rarely the first priority in a middle-market firm. Sales and marketing, as well as financial and supply chain management seem more pressing. Yet, it would be a grave error to disregard HR.