July 2014

Security in ‘the cloud’: How to make sure your information remains secure while using cloud-based software

in Business / Our articles / Technology  by Prathamesh 0 comments

Cloud computing gives you greater freedom than ever before. No longer tethered to a desk, you can manage your business, and with CheckVault your payments as well, on the go from anywhere.

So with the growth in cloud-based software services available we thought we would share with you a few tips on how to keep your information secure when using these tools for your business or at home.

  • Use an internet browser with good security protection – Google Chrome is acknowledged as the most highly secure of the most popular browsers. We have optimised our site for Google Chrome to give you the best and most secure CheckVault experience.
  • Check that the website is secured – Look at the top left hand side of the
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7 Common Goal Setting Mistakes to Avoid

in Business / Our articles  by Prathamesh 0 comments

Last week we looked at setting goals. Hopefully you have created an opportunity during the week to look at your business achievements and set goals for the financial year ahead.

Let’s now look at what not to do when setting your goals, as we look at a few common goal setting mistakes to avoid.

  1. Not making them SMART. If you don’t make your goals Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant and Time Based, you are creating a
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7 Steps To Setting Great Business Goals

in Business / Our articles  by Prathamesh 0 comments

There’s an old saying by Benjamin Franklin: “If you fail to plan, you are planning to fail.”

So with the start of the new financial year, it’s a perfect time to set your business up for success as you plan your business goals.

To help you on your way, here’s seven easy steps that will have your first goal set before your first meeting tomorrow, or even by the end of today. Set aside 30 minutes without your phone, without disruption and just focus.

  1. Reflect – as we spoke about in our last blog post, it’s important to
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