Now that Christmas is over you might find yourself with unwanted gifts or spend Boxing Day looking for bargains in the sales. You can sell or swap those gadgets or clothes you really don't need. You will have to register on many different web-based products or services and the temptation to do this as quickly as possible can be really strong.
This could mean that you use the first password which springs to mind. This time of year creates a hackers' paradise so take your time and choose "strong" passwords. Make sure that each password has at least eight characters and use a variety of letters in upper and lower cases and use symbols i.e. %, $, etc. Don't use the same password on multiple sites. Grab a notebook and write them all down as they are easily forgotten.
Splash Data have compiled a list of the most frequently used passwords which are so common that hackers can easily break into accounts. Here is the list of the "worst" passwords you can use:
1. password
2. 123456
3. 12345678
4. qwerty
5. abc123
6. monkey
7. 1234567
8. letmein
9. trustno1
10. dragon
11. baseball
12. 111111
13. iloveyou
14. master
15. sunshine
16. ashley
17. bailey
18. passw0rd
19. shadow
20. 123123
21. 654321
22. superman
23. qazwsx
24. michael
25. football
We hope you have all enjoyed Christmas and are ready to do your online shopping and swapping knowing that your details are secure. businessgrowthnow.co.uk
Thursday, 29 December 2011
Wednesday, 21 December 2011
Protect homes and business premises during the celebrations
With the approaching festive season many of us are too excited to think about how we are going to protect our homes and business premises during the celebrations. Not many are aware that one of the biggest threats for instance are burst pipes, the average insurance claim for them is £15,000. In the first three days of this year 5 people perished in house fires in Scotland and at this time of year there are more burglaries than ever. If you are going away try to find a relative or friend who will check on your home or office and open and close the curtains for you. Make sure your locks are secure and never, ever post messages on social networking sites such as Facebook broadcasting that the fact that you are not going to be there. To stop mail piling up letting everyone know the premises are empty you can take advantage of the Royal Mail's Keepsake Service, they store your mail for you for weeks until you get back.
Remember to leave your heating on so that the pipes don't freeze and lag and insulate them. At home or in the office make sure that the fairy lights on your trees are safe by replacing any bulbs which have burst and checking the fuses on the plugs, never leave them on if you are not around. Keep flammable decorations away from fires and candles, this is basic common sense but we can all forget after a few sherries. A good idea is to check your insurance policy, does it cover everything including pieces of jewellery or the laptops? There are always sticky-fingered people who gatecrash office parties or celebrations at home.
It's a sad fact but some things tend to go missing at this time of year. Should you have any doubts about your existing policy contact us for advice. Chris, Alan and Stephen will be glad to help. If the worst does happen - we hope it doesn't - please refer to our sister company's online discount directory http://www.negotiatenow.co.uk for experts who will help you with fire prevention, plumbing, heating etc. or simply call us before your holiday. Have a wonderful time and stay safe.
Remember to leave your heating on so that the pipes don't freeze and lag and insulate them. At home or in the office make sure that the fairy lights on your trees are safe by replacing any bulbs which have burst and checking the fuses on the plugs, never leave them on if you are not around. Keep flammable decorations away from fires and candles, this is basic common sense but we can all forget after a few sherries. A good idea is to check your insurance policy, does it cover everything including pieces of jewellery or the laptops? There are always sticky-fingered people who gatecrash office parties or celebrations at home.
It's a sad fact but some things tend to go missing at this time of year. Should you have any doubts about your existing policy contact us for advice. Chris, Alan and Stephen will be glad to help. If the worst does happen - we hope it doesn't - please refer to our sister company's online discount directory http://www.negotiatenow.co.uk for experts who will help you with fire prevention, plumbing, heating etc. or simply call us before your holiday. Have a wonderful time and stay safe.
Tuesday, 20 December 2011
WHAT'S ON THE MARKET?
As any business person knows you can be so busy selling or making your product to even think about the magic words Marketing and Training. You may not even have a marketing strategy. You might be happy to plod on in your shop or office for 20 hours a day just making enough to cover your overheads and pay the taxman. However, there are people out there who want and need your product they just don't know it is there. If you have no time or lack the knowledge of using social media to let people know about you, if you ask yourself why you are not selling enough, if that vision of you being a future Richard Branson is rapidly evaporating talk to professionals, use their skills and knowledge and you will ask yourself, "Why didn't I do this years ago".
Taking a couple of hours off once or twice a week to visit a workshop or training session will not only boost your confidence, you will meet people who will motivate you and show you what you are doing wrong. You will find others to network with and give you the tips and hints to be the success you always wanted to be. Before you know it people will be recommending you to others.
A business strategy is a lot of work. You spend hours thinking about advertising, why your old products are still in the garage because you couldn't sell them or what is social media? How are you going to outdo the competition when you don't have the time to check out what they are up to?
The dedicated team of professionals at Business Growth Now are here to give your business a boost. We can help you see where your strengths and weaknesses lie and give you the help and advice that you need to market, advertise and sell your product. You might not be getting enough visitors to your website for instance, we can soon change that for you. If your leafleting isn't working that is where we come in and if you stop dreaming and want to get your brand out there just call us.
We will be giving you tips and hints here on our new blogging site and you are very welcome to contact our team for help and advice.
Visit us at businessgrowthnow.co.uk
Taking a couple of hours off once or twice a week to visit a workshop or training session will not only boost your confidence, you will meet people who will motivate you and show you what you are doing wrong. You will find others to network with and give you the tips and hints to be the success you always wanted to be. Before you know it people will be recommending you to others.
A business strategy is a lot of work. You spend hours thinking about advertising, why your old products are still in the garage because you couldn't sell them or what is social media? How are you going to outdo the competition when you don't have the time to check out what they are up to?
The dedicated team of professionals at Business Growth Now are here to give your business a boost. We can help you see where your strengths and weaknesses lie and give you the help and advice that you need to market, advertise and sell your product. You might not be getting enough visitors to your website for instance, we can soon change that for you. If your leafleting isn't working that is where we come in and if you stop dreaming and want to get your brand out there just call us.
We will be giving you tips and hints here on our new blogging site and you are very welcome to contact our team for help and advice.
Visit us at businessgrowthnow.co.uk
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