Emmitt Smith is best known as the NFL’s all-time leading rusher, a Pro Football Hall of Famer, and a “Dancing with the Stars” champion. But he’s also a respected entrepreneur, sought-after speaker, bestselling author, and one of the most valuable personal brands in the sports-entertainment field.

What would it be worth if prospects and customers truly saw your company as unique?

In her book, “Different: Escaping the Competitive Herd,” Harvard Business School marketing professor Youngme Moon argues that “the ability to compete is dependent upon the ability to differentiate from competitors.

The Statistics Are Alarming

A record-setting 10.1 million jobs opened in the U.S. About 11.5 million workers quit just in the second quarter of 2021. Forty-one percent of the global workforce would consider leaving their current employer within the next year.

You Have To Be SOLD Before You Can SELL.

If you’re not excited and deeply passionate about what you sell, figure out how to get excited — or find another job. Talk to someone who is passionate about a hobby, and they’ll “sell” you on why it’s so exciting.

As data breaches become more common and cyber security emerges as one of the most important considerations for large organizations in the information age, cost-effective methods of reducing security threats are heavily sought after. Luckily, human firewalls are a great addition to traditional security measures that can strengthen the weakest links in the company, reduce data loss and theft, and maintain a secure environment with reduced technological intervention.

Many companies understand the necessity of technology in their daily operations but often don't know what they need. They may not understand the value of the investment, only that some things work better or that they are more insulated from the threat of cybersecurity attacks in one environment compared to another.

Large and small businesses alike face a cadre of increasingly sophisticated data security threats. These threats come in the form of data breaches, ransomware attacks, data leakage, hacking, and insider threats that result in the loss of consumer confidence and place your business at risk.

For companies that do not want the expense of managing an in-house information technology team, using an outsourced IT service provider is an outstanding option that can provide the level of service and support you require for all customers. All IT functions are handled for you, including:

Network management
New hardware installation
Security and compliance
Remote access solutions
On-site support
Remote access solutions
Mobile device management

These are just a few critical functions your IT service provider will provide, but one of the most crucial will be ongoing remote support.

Technology is a beautiful thing. It makes operating businesses easier than ever and makes life more convenient. Until it doesn’t. As long as technology is operating at maximum efficiency, life is good. But once there is an interruption to the technical process or you find yourself in need of technical assistance, things can become inconvenient fast.

With each passing year, businesses become more dependent upon technology. Tech allows you to track everything from banking to patient records. It also allows employees to manage responsibilities and tasks from home, creating greater flexibility in the workplace.