Member Insights

In celebration of Small Business Month, the BEC is holding a series of informative workshops. Read more

In today’s business climate of corporate transparency and accountability, an organization’s officers and directors face a myriad of employment-related exposures. In the past few years, we’ve experienced an unprecedented number of corporate scandals and have seen directors and officers increasingly held accountable for their actions. While the trend of corporate accountability may seem to be applicable only to large corporations, privately held companies, including non-profits, are not exempt from litigation arising out of the management decisions of their boards. Regardless of your company’s size, the legal costs associated with a lawsuit can be crippling. If your company does not insure this risk, qualified directors and officers may be hesitant to join your team for fear of personal liability in the event of an error. Read more

I recently listened to an audio book on Data Science in Business, and something that resonated with me was the idea of “Fast Data Analytics.” When harnessed, Fast Data Analytics can act as a springboard for the growth of your organization in a way that big data alone can't. Before I dig deeper, let’s clarify the difference between Big Data and Fast Data. Read more

I have a friend who used to say “never have more personal things in your office than you can tuck under your arm.” He believed in a fast getaway and joked about never wanting to have to pack up a box and be escorted out of the building. That friend went on to open his own business and I wonder if he kept to his rule being able to tuck all of his worldly office possessions under one arm. Read more

Get insight about buying a laptop for your business from the experts at Grand and Toy. When you own a business, one of the most important purchases that you will make is buying a laptop for you and your employees. Whether you are a new small business or an established business hiring a new employee, you will face the challenge of having to purchase a new business laptop. With many options on the market, it can be difficult to know which one to choose. Read more