Blog Data-Driven Decisions: The Key to Business Success October 22, 2024 by Vertical Axion If you’re running a business, you know every decision is cause and effect. After all, you don’t simply release new advertisements or roll out new products and services without recognizing your target audience or customer preferences. Similarly, you don’t keep them in effect without testing their success rates since making business decisions mindlessly or keeping […] Read more » Business & Finance Business Advice Productivity Technology Technology Tips
Blog Training the Next Generation in Technology October 21, 2024 by Vertical Axion Gen Z is growing up entirely in the digital age. Also called the iGen, this generation has never known life without the internet. This makes them perfectly suited to take on roles in technology. Unfortunately, it’s not quite that simple. Many employers are finding that while these digital natives may have skills in using technology, […] Read more » Business Advice Employees Productivity Small Business
Blog Zero Trust Cybersecurity: Keeping Your Data Safe October 17, 2024 by Vertical Axion Hackers are looking for new ways to gain access to company networks, and the most common trick they use today isn’t a trick at all. A growing number of so-called hackers aren’t trying to break in but are waltzing through the front door using identity-oriented tactics. In response, a zero-trust cybersecurity approach is critical to […] Read more » Business Advice Security Small Business Technology
Blog Conquering Spreadsheet Barriers in Business Planning October 16, 2024 by Vertical Axion For decades, spreadsheets and spreadsheet software like Excel have been the backbone of business planning. From tracking expenses and making projections to performing complex calculations, spreadsheet software helps guide organizational decision-making, report generation, and more. However, recent research reveals that the era of dominance of the Excel sheet as a primary tool for business planning […] Read more » Business & Finance Business Advice Productivity Small Business
Blog 3D Printing: Disrupting Traditional Manufacturing and Supply Chain Models October 15, 2024 by Vertical Axion Owning a business means relying on the supply chain, which begins with procuring raw materials before a manufacturing company assembles them into a completed product. From there, the supplier distributes the materials, after which you add them to your inventory. With the rise of 3D printing disrupting these supply chain models, you don’t need as […] Read more » Business & Finance Business Advice Employees Marketing Productivity Small Business
Blog Protect Your Business From Invoice Fraud October 14, 2024 by Vertical Axion Operating a business means receiving and paying many invoices. While your accounts payable department likely has defined processes to ensure that transactions go smoothly, a recent increase in invoice fraud should have you on high alert. Recent reports indicate that scams and fraud involving false invoices increased by 137.5% in 2023. Knowing how to detect […] Read more » Business & Finance Business Advice Employees Productivity Small Business
Blog Smarter Business Decisions Start with Powerful Analytics Tools October 5, 2024 by Vertical Axion You shouldn’t leave important business decisions up to chance. That’s why learning to use analytics tools is essential to help you make smarter business decisions. By using analytics tools, you’re taking the guesswork out of the decision-making process. You can make your business more efficient, increase your competitiveness in the marketplace, and even grow your […] Read more » Business Advice Marketing Productivity Technology
Blog How Quantum Computing Could Revolutionize Financial Modeling and Risk Assessment September 30, 2024 by Vertical Axion Suppose you work as a risk manager, bank owner, or derivatives trader in a financial institution. In that case, you’re likely looking to improve your decision-making skills and financial outcomes. Unfortunately, classical computers and traditional computational methods are slow and sometimes inaccurate when creating financial models or examining the market. That’s where quantum computing comes […] Read more » Business & Finance Business Advice Employees Marketing Productivity
Blog Cybersecurity Innovations and Their Critical Role in Protecting Business Assets September 28, 2024 by Vertical Axion Your business is only as efficient as its technology, as safe and protected as its security measures, and as reputable as its actions. When keeping all these factors in line, you need the right cybersecurity practices to ensure your equipment, browsers, and employee ventures are not threatening your company, however inadvertently. Let’s walk through how […] Read more » Business & Finance Business Advice Employees Small Business
Blog Biometrics and Business Security: Protecting Sensitive Information September 21, 2024 by Vertical Axion Have you ever considered that the only thing standing between a hacker and your sensitive data is the average seven-to-12-character password? The longer the password, the more secure it is since it’ll take longer to guess because it has more permutations. However, password leaks are incredibly common. What should a worried business owner do? Consider […] Read more » Business & Finance Business Advice Security Small Business