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Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Cybersecurity is a $60 billion industry, and it continues to grow year over year. Most companies are careful to take extreme precautions to keep their sensitive data, and that of their employees, protected. But when you combine the rise of remote work over the last decade with a global pandemic, it throws a real monkey wrench into an otherwise well-oiled machine. According to Statista, data breaches within the U.S. (where they also happen to be the most frequent and most expensive) cost an average of $8.6 million — enough to bring your business to a screeching halt. So, how do you keep your proprietary and private information safe? We'll find out, but first, why are remote companies much more susceptible to cybersecurity threats and breaches? + Unsecured Wi-Fi. When remote employees work from anywhere, they really do work from anywhere. That might mean a coworking space with secure Wi-Fi, but it might also mea...

As a possible recession looms, small businesses may be wondering what they can do to be successful in yet another uncertain time. Moving forward, there are three key areas of a business — employees, cash flow and operations — to focus on for the company’s long-term health. See how your small business can succeed during a recession. How To Stay Staffed Brian Trzcinski, director of business market development with MassMutual, said business owners have to figure out ways to maintain staffing in a recession. Coming out of the pandemic, staffing issues were the No. 1 business concern. This is both in terms of losing staff and the ability to rehire staff. Many businesses, already running leaner than they’d like to be, must be able to attract and retain top talent when cash flow is tight. How can they do it? Trzcinski recommends offering intangible perks, such as flexible scheduling that allows employees to take time off or work remotely. It is essential for businesses to not...

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. The pandemic has transformed the way people live and businesses operate. While many industries had to adjust their processes to adapt to a new normal, some thrived thanks to their digital model. A great example of one that thrived is financial technology, or fintech, which uses technology to deliver banking and financial services. Fintech was a growth space prior to the pandemic, with growth in take-up of services from the sector jumping from 16% in 2015, to 64% in 2019. While fintech players were not immune to the impact of Covid-19, they were generally able to recover more quickly due to their agile model and their increased use of digital channels. Key factors driving growth in fintech Given the trend toward digitalization, let's accept that fintech is here to stay. With this in mind, let's talk more about the rise of this space and some of the exciting opportunities that lie ahead in this sector. 1...

By Henrik Grim, MD of Europe for Capchase, discusses why fintech startups might want to think twice before reducing their headcount in this period of economic uncertainty If you’ve been paying any attention to tech commentators recently, it will have been difficult to miss the coverage on the number of startups making layoffs or introducing hiring freezes at the moment. After explosive growth and the sky-high valuations of recent times, the current trend is a less positive one, and it is widely recognised that the fintech bubble of the past few years is beginning to burst. While money is still available, the market is becoming more risk-averse, with funding less easy to access and rounds less frequent. This means that founders are looking at how to control costs and manage their capital effectively to extend their runway for as long as possible. Many of these startups are looking to reduce their headcount, often following a period of rapid expansion as businesses benefited from ...

Warren Buffett is arguably the best-known, most-respected investor of all time. Buffett is also known for his folksy charm and his memorable quotes about the art of investing. When you're aiming to reach the top of the mountain, it's usually wise to closely follow the footprints of those who have successfully made the climb before you. Your odds of investing success can increase exponentially if you learn and apply Buffett's best investing tips. 1. Never Lose Money One of the most popular pieces of Buffett advice is as follows: "Rule No. 1: Never lose money. Rule No. 2: Never forget rule No. 1." If you're working from a loss, it's that much harder to get back to where you started, let alone to earn gains. 2. Get High Value at a Low Price In the 2008 Berkshire Hathaway shareholder letter, Buffett shared another key principle: "Price is what you pay; value is what you get." Losing money can happen when you pay a price that doesn't...

The fintech industry has seen major changes since the pandemic, both accelerating digital adoption and the need to satisfy new customer expectations. But implementing the appropriate fintech marketing techniques to align to this new world is becoming more and more challenging in a market that is already saturated.  That’s why leading fintechs are now rebooting their strategy at multiple levels, including the way they had previously approached business and consumer engagement. One major shift is in how B2B decision makers like to buy products and services. Today, nobody wants to feel “sold to”.  This is a very different market where people like to do their own research, and educate themselves and self-serve their needs, often without ever contacting a salesperson. 🔍In fact: B2B buyers have done up to 70% of their research before they even speak to sales. 40% of buyers named “having to contact sales for a demo or free trial” a major turn off and making them le...

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