How to Keep You and Your Small Business Safe on the Internet

Did you know that October is National Cyber Security Awareness Month?

What does National Cyber Security Awareness Month mean? Well, with the popularity of the internet at an all time high; with the amount of personal information our computers contain, it's very important that we all do our part to make sure we are safe and secure while online.

Below are a couple of suggested websites we found to help you find tips on how to keep you and your loved ones safe:

• StaySafeOnline.org - Stay safe online offers tips and advice on some practices we could use to keep us safe and secure online.

• US Dept. of Homeland Security - DHS provides great tips and resources on how you and your family can stay safe online all year around.

• Multi-State ISAC - click the link for some more online safety practices and take the cyber pledge.

What types of online strategies do you use to ensure your cyber security?

 




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Creating the Perfect Strategic Plan for Your Business

Did you know that October is Strategic Planning Month? Strategic planning is setting a goal that your company wants to achieve, and then designing steps to achieve this goal.

Some small business owners and entrepreneurs choose to create and develop their strategic plan on their own, while others hire an outside consultant to help to accomplish their company goals.

October is a great month to search the internet for qualified professionals who can assist you in planning for your business's future

If you plan to take the time to plan and create strategies on your own for your business check out the software below to help you get started:

SmartDraw (software)-  SmartDraw will help make your strategic planning process a breeze. Download the templates and get started on your strategic plan today. Find hundreds of professionally designed templates.

Another source of information are book to help you with your strategic planning process:

"10 Steps To Successful Strategic Planning", 
by Susan Barksdale & Terri Lund

"Strategic Planning", 
by George A. Steiner

"Strategic Planning: A Practical Guide to Strategy Formulation and Execution", 
by B. Keith Simerson

 

There is no right way to create a strategic plan, as it varies for each company and goal. The better you know your company, industry, and goals, the better chances of success you'll have.

Have you ever had to create a strategic plan? Was it successful? If not, what could have been done differently to ensure its success? Comment and share below.

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Tips on How to Have a More Positive Attitude and Improve Your Life

Having a positive attitude can improve your health, your relationships, and most importantly your life.

Did you know that October is Positive Attitude Month? Your attitude is everything, serving as a reflection to others of who you are.

With so much negativity surrounding us on a daily bases whether its: online, in the media, music, or those around us, it may be very hard to keep a positive attitude.

Here are 7 tips you can following to help you have a more positive attitude:

1. Decide to have a positive attitude.
2. Surround yourself with positive people.
3. Use positive affirmations.
4. Be selective of the music and news you listen to.
5. Take time to help others.
6. Get in touch with your spirituality.
7. Never give up.

Just by following these simple tips, it will not only help you to stay positive but enjoy your life more. Life's to short to be anything but happy.

Source: selfgrowth.com

Comment below and share with us some ways that you stay positive in even the most negative situations?

ABOUT WNFP Westchester Networking for Professionals (WNFP) is an organization consisting of professionals and entrepreneurs which focuses on the success of our Members. We help our Members establish lasting relationships and generate new business opportunities towards the growth of their business.