By: Josh Davis Compounding the issue is that as the shortage of cybersecurity talent grows, so do the frequency and the variety of attacks worldwide. Attacks can range widely in technical sophistication — from zero-day vulnerabilities in vendor-provided software to phishing emails that trick unsuspecting users into handing over logins and/or other sensitive information. … [Read more...] about Bears Business Brief: Addressing the cybersecurity talent gap
Great product? Check. Pricing strategy? Check. Expense control? Check. Understanding of codes, laws and regulations? Check. Guaranteed success? Maybe not!!! Even with the best of plans and resources, business success is tough unless the organization has a plan, backed by a sincere desire, to build real and lasting relationships with the customer. Throughout the Ozarks, such … [Read more...] about Bears Business Brief: A business case for passionate customer focus
By: Ben Goss Finding effective, efficient ways to reach consumers can seem difficult, particularly for smaller businesses, but one outstanding marketing option seldom considered is sponsorship of entertainment and sport properties. How do they work? Brands achieve successful cooperative relationships with entertainment and sport properties because each has what the other … [Read more...] about Bears Business Brief: Sponsorships get marketing off the bench and into the game
By: Jon Baker Warren Buffett says a leader’s ability to focus on the right things is possibly the most important key to success in business. Two indicators tell us how a business is doing: lagging and leading indicators. Lagging indicators are metrics like profit and customer satisfaction scores. Leading indicators are what you can control upstream and might include … [Read more...] about Bears Business Brief: Great leaders know that culture is more than values
Preparing for the interview You got the call; you scored a job interview. Now to prepare. Many times, preparing for an interview takes more time than the interview itself, but it is worth it. A job interview is the first step to a lifetime of work, so plan accordingly. Here are some tips to help you prepare for your next interview: Do your research At the very minimum, … [Read more...] about Bears Business Brief: Approaching your job interview with confidence