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Enhancing Your Network. It’s no secret, the path to becoming a successful entrepreneur is as varied as the entrepreneurs themselves. There is no one way to succeed with your business, although there are certain tools and skill sets that will undoubtedly serve you well in the long run. So what are certain steps that young people with aspirations of becoming an entrepreneurs should take to enhance their chances of eventually finding success with one of their ventures? I have written about the mindset and skill sets that serve entrepreneurs well – particularly when starting out, here. Alliance Security: An Example of Collaborative and Engaging Generosity. When designing a corporate social responsibility program, it's important to make sure that employees are significantly involved in the process.

Alliance Security: An Example of Collaborative and Engaging Generosity

Having engaged employees who are emotionally invested in your philanthropic work can really improve your team's morale and level of motivation. It also helps the larger community connect with you, and improves the way your company is perceived. 5 Expert Tips to Safe Every Home Corner. The home owners can become apathetic about their home security during the summer season.

5 Expert Tips to Safe Every Home Corner

They keep their home and window door open to enjoy the summer breeze or went to the garden or neighbor’s house, leaving their home alone and prone to break-in. With the help of some simple security tips, the user can protect his family members and other personnel possessions. Here I, Jay Gotra, have listed some tips, which can help you to protect your home, which you can implement at various places of your home: 1. Securing all Doors. SIMPLE WAYS TO SECURE YOUR DATA. As the CEO and Founder of Alliance Security, the personal safety of our clients is my top priority.

SIMPLE WAYS TO SECURE YOUR DATA

Every day we work tirelessly to ensure that our clients are protected from being the victims of a crime. While personal security is crucial, in today’s age, personal safety is not the only security that we require. Top 5 Conferences for the Young Entrepreneur. To continue on in the vein of how networking can help improve your career as an entrepreneur, below is a listing that includes some of the best conferences for young entrepreneurs, hungry to get their ventures off the ground. 1.

Top 5 Conferences for the Young Entrepreneur

HustleCon. Alliance Security & Adopt-A-Family 2015. Home Security 101 : Doors and Windows. It's true, the stats are troubling.

Home Security 101 : Doors and Windows

Roughly 2 million home burglaries are reported each year in the US alone. Of these burglaries, thirty percent of the perpetrators entered through entry points (ie doors or windows) that were left open or unlocked. Summer is the worst time of year for this type of crime, and homes that don't have security systems are by far the most vulnerable. Data Protection for Survivors of Domestic Abuse. Last month,I wroteabout different steps that people should take in safeguarding their personal information online.

Data Protection for Survivors of Domestic Abuse

With a spate of recent data breaches at large companies, it's no surprise that data security is on the top of everyone's mind. But protecting one's real-life safety when engaging on digital platforms has always been a chief concern for survivors of domestic abuse. Social media and personal websites often incite anxiety due to privacy concerns, and have the potential to pose tangible threats for survivors and current victims of domestic abuse.

However, there are so many reasons to engage online, and luckily, there are a number of resources that advise survivors on precautions to take to help engage online while maintaining safety. Although every case is different, and every survivor's circumstances are unique, the following tips may provide helpful guidelines for those looking to engage online while maintaining safety. Leadership Shakeup in the Tech Sector. Two heavy hitters in the tech world have made headlines recently.

Leadership Shakeup in the Tech Sector

Twitter has been in the news over its activity in personnel turnover. Twitter fired over 300 employees in attempt to restructure and streamline the company. This action drew a lot of attention to the company both for the sizable portion of the company getting cut, but also due to the way in which employees received the news.

Prior to receiving direct notification of their termination, many employees were locked out of their company email accounts, but privvy to the news of this global firing spree. Adopt-a-Family, Making the Holidays Brighter. Ah the holidays…a time for friends, family, and of course gifts!

Adopt-a-Family, Making the Holidays Brighter

With Christmas right around the corner, many Americans have already finished their holiday shopping for their friends and love ones. However, what if you knew of a family who did not have Santa’s gifts under the Christmas tree? What if you if you knew a family who’s Christmas day consisted of survival and hunger? For many Americans, this situation is hard to comprehend. But like it or not, this is reality. Entrepreneurship 101: the Perfect Candidate for Your Team. Henry Ford once said that, “coming together is a beginning, staying together is a progress, and working together is a success.”

Entrepreneurship 101: the Perfect Candidate for Your Team

Whether you are taking a managerial position or embarking on the journey as an entrepreneur, building success from the ground up is not an easy task. To help mitigate any conflicts or problems, it is vital that you establish a team that will support your goals and endeavors every step of the way. At the end of the day, unity is strength. Domestic Violence Awareness Month : Get Off the Bench! Part of the mission of the Ten Men organization is to provide non-violent men with information on how to stop domestic violence every day.

Domestic Violence Awareness Month : Get Off the Bench!

And this month will be no different. However, throughout the country, October is designated as “Domestic Violence Awareness Month” bringing even more attention to this critical issue. Data Protection for Survivors of Domestic Abuse. Last month,I wrote an article about different steps that people should take in safeguarding their personal information online.

With a spate of recent data breaches at large companies, it’s no surprise that data security is on the top of everyone’s mind. But protecting one’s real-life safety when engaging on digital platforms has always been a chief concern for survivors of domestic abuse. Social media and personal websites often incite anxiety due to privacy concerns, and have the potential to pose tangible threats for survivors and current victims of domestic abuse. Paying Our Way out of Violence. The Ten Men Initiative is one borne out of a desire for men from all walks of life to help end dating and domestic violence through teaching other men how to help the victims of such abuse by reaching the abuser. In Rhode Island, Ten Men is the first statewide effort that consists of prominent male leaders in their communities dedicating themselves to ending the inaction of non-violent men who witness abuse, and don’t know how to help.

Domestic violence is a societal ill that plagues people of all ages, races, locations, socio-economic classes, cultures, religions and sexual orientations. What We Can Learn from Elon Musk. When it comes to the vision, mind, and innovative spirit of Elon Musk, we cannot help but stand in awe of the possibilities that he has created for the world.

The South African-born Canadian-American business and engineering entrepreneur routinely exceeds the expectations placed on him, and raises the standards for others in his respective fields. Musk’s vision behind the possible colonization of Mars, his role as a driving force with Tesla Motors and his revelations on renewable energy sources have transformed the public’s perception of the near future. Through each venture, Elon Musk seems to harness a heady goal into a tangible objective or plan of action – that will ultimately better the global community. “I think it is possible for ordinary people to choose to be extraordinary.” The Mind of an Entrepreneur. Whether you have are launching your own personal venture or expanding on an already existing business, one of the most pressing priorities you will need to do as a business leader is to develop and strengthen your entrepreneurial mindset.

As an entrepreneur, building a business takes a large amount of time, work, and sacrifice. While draining as it can be, the end result is always worth it. But for this to be done you need to develop an attitude that embraces the overall risk and initiatives involved when becoming your own boss. When The Money Stops. Home Security 101: Securing Your Home Digitally. Improve your Social Presence with LinkedIn. The Challenges of an Entrepreneur. News from the State House. Entrepreneur’s End Goal, Beyond the Profit. Home Security 101 : Alarm Systems. Home Security 101 : Doors and Windows.