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Lately it seems like the words fraud and identity theft are used more frequently in both the national news and day-to-day conversations amongst peers. It’s becoming more common to hear about friends and family being victimized and the stress surrounding the aftermath. Not only do you typically lose money and/or your personal information, but you feel violated, offended and angry by the thought of someone taking something from you. So what can we do as a whole and as individuals to protect ourselves better? For one, retailers have been spending more money on protecting their customer’s information when ordering online....

In today’s digital age, we rarely hand write a letter over typing an email and we often text someone instead of calling them.  So, imagine how much more that first impression matters when you meet a client face-to-face.  It is imperative to review your etiquette skills (or lack thereof) and make adjustments, if needed, in order to stay competitive in your specific market.  Although a lot has changed in the last 15-20 years, businesses are still built on relationships.  You simply cannot build a strong relationship if you don’t get past the initial meeting.  In order to make a positive...