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Shane Avron is a freelance writer, specializing in business, general management, enterprise software, and digital technologies. In addition to Flevy, Shane's articles have appeared in Huffington Post, Forbes Magazine, among other business journals.

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How to Protect the Data on Your Business

Data is a business’s most valuable asset. Protecting it should be of the utmost importance, but unfortunately, many businesses do not have an adequate data protection strategy. In this article, we will discuss what you need to know about protecting your company’s data. Update your Business’s Antivirus Software Antivirus software is important for your business […]

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4 Ways to Improve Your Business’ Financial Performance

Running your own business can be exciting. You finally get to materialize your vision and offer products that you believe would improve people’s lives. However, over time, you’d have to shift your focus on managing your finances and improving your sales team performance to boost business profit and prepare for stability. Improving Your Business Financial Position […]

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Why Consider Hiring Teen Interns?

Hiring teen interns can seem like a bad idea for your company, considering the time and resources you will need to train them. However, it is the best way to help teens upskill and comes with numerous perks for your business. As an HR contemplating whether to include high school interns in your internship program, […]

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Everything You Need to Know about Business Credit Cards

Most people use a personal credit card for their daily purchases. However, not all entrepreneurs immediately think of using credit cards to fund their small business? Business owners need to become aware that applying for a business credit card provides many benefits. Business credit cards can be used to cover certain business-related purchases, as well […]

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6 Books That Will Help Your Startup

It’s often said that life is the best teacher. When it comes to business, nothing could be truer. However, some things are easier to deal with if you learn from someone else. Reading books by people who have been through what you’re going through will save you time, money, and stress. This is something most […]

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Surviving Digitally after COVID

Among the key lessons, everyone learned from the COVID-19 pandemic is that nobody can accurately predict the future. No one ever imagined that they would once be required to skip work and stay indoors for months. The restrictions on travel and social interactions may have shocked many. But that’s nothing compared to the millions of […]

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Workplace Innovation: What Are Smart Offices and Its Advantages?

The workplace is evolving at a rapid pace. Gone are the days of traditional offices with desks and cubicles, replaced by more progressive designs that encourage collaboration, creativity, and productivity. Smart technologies are being used in every area of our lives to improve our quality of life. The Internet of Things (IoT)is changing the way […]

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Everything You Need to Know about Dropshipping Tools

Dropshipping is a great way of selling products online without needing to store or maintain any stock. When you use the dropshipping business model for your eCommerce store, you sell products from a third party, such as a manufacturer or wholesaler. When a customer places an order, the order fulfillment and shipping are handled by […]

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The Benefits of Organizational Six Sigma Training

The Six Sigma framework and certification program is nothing new to businesses. This methodology was created in 1986, built on learnings stemming back to the early 1800s. The concept was created to improve business processes, using a framework that emulates the martial arts hierarchy. It’s been adopted by industry innovators such as General Electric, Amazon, […]

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How to Minimize Data Leak Risks in SaaS Cloud Platforms

The Covid-19 pandemic brought about a massive paradigm change in how both employers and employees approached work. Even though the adoption of SaaS cloud platforms was already on the rise in recent years, due to the coronavirus, many companies ended up accelerating their move to the cloud for greater efficiency and better agility. But data […]

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Things to Consider as a Mid-size Company Preparing for Growth

There are many reasons why it may be time for your company to grow. Maybe you’ve outgrown the space you’re in, or maybe there’s just too much work coming in, and current staff can’t handle all of it. Either way, growing a company can seem like a daunting task to take on as an executive […]

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Does Bare Metal Cloud Make Sense for Your Business?

The cloud is a great place to store and access your data, but what if you need to process it? Enter bare-metal cloud providers, which offer dedicated hardware and software for running applications and services. This is a great option for companies with intense data analytics requirements or those who need to do large-scale data […]

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