Businesses have come a long way in regard to technology. The digital era has changed the modern workplace and with those changes come new concerns for security. High quality, fireproof filing cabinets and locked doors no longer provide sufficient protection for company data. Businesses now must consider the real threat of cybercriminals and the impact that breached data could … [Read more...] about Business First
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Business FirstTraining, Hiring and Managing Employees
Spanning all industry sectors and ranging from entry-level to highly skilled, business owners and executives across the board are having a hard time finding employees. With several factors at play, from massive changes to the way people work to COVID-era retirees and people not coming back into the workforce after layoffs, this is not an easy problem to solve. As decision … [Read more...] about Business First
Cyber SecurityKeeping Your Business Safe
An issue that will only become more prevalent moving into the future, cybersecurity is something that affects everyone. From the grandfather that sends his social security check to a “prince” in Nigeria, to the CEO who finds her proprietary data held hostage by a cyber thief, no one is immune to online threats and scams. Business owners need to be especially careful as they … [Read more...] about Cyber Security
Business First: Legislative Review
The 79th Legislative Session in Nevada convened on February 6th of this year and, as they do most sessions, adjourned 120 days later on June 5th. In the eyes of most it was a quiet session, especially after the volatile 2015 legislature, which saw the largest increase in taxes in state history. Many big issues were debated amongst legislators but no shocking bills made their … [Read more...] about Business First: Legislative Review
Navigating Healthcare
When it comes to the healthcare system in Nevada, three words are key: quality, access and affordability. The new administration and upcoming legislative session will likely sway these key factors in one direction or another. With 2017 nearly upon us, it comes as no surprise that Nevada executives are eager to know how these changes will affect their businesses. The Silver … [Read more...] about Navigating Healthcare
Meet the Candidates
As November and this year’s controversial elections quickly approach, hopeful candidates are pushing their campaigns forward and tackling the most pressing issues facing Nevadans. Topics affecting businesses in the state are particularly important as the state’s economy continues to recover from the most recent recession. As part of Nevada Business Magazine’s Business First … [Read more...] about Meet the Candidates
Financing Your Business or Project
It’s been said that money makes the world go ‘round. Well, that’s certainly true when it comes to business. Whether small business or big business, a solid financial statement is necessary for any company to be successful. Unfortunately, that’s often easier said than done. Start-up financing, loans for existing businesses or project loans can be hard to get and, with the recent … [Read more...] about Financing Your Business or Project
Protecting Your Business
Whether dealing with intangible threats from a murky cyber world or those closer to home such as litigious employees, business owners need to be protected on a myriad of fronts. While many threats that businesses face today are not new, there is a growing faction of creative criminals looking to attack companies through electronic vulnerabilities. As part of the Business First … [Read more...] about Protecting Your Business
Legislative Review
The last legislative session in Nevada was one of the most productive the state has seen in recent years. Love it or hate it, there is no denying the outcomes of that productivity and the work of the 78th Session will be discussed for years to come. With around 1,000 registered lobbyists and as many bills passed, 20 freshmen lawmakers and the state’s largest tax increase, … [Read more...] about Legislative Review
Buying and Selling a Business
A complicated topic with a myriad of details to consider, buying and selling a business will affect nearly all business owners at some point. With so many issues to be aware of, it’s important that executives have the information necessary in order to successfully navigate the process. A panel of experts recently gathered for a breakfast seminar and responded to a host of … [Read more...] about Buying and Selling a Business
Medical Marijuana in the Workplace
An issue with far-reaching effects for business owners and HR professionals, the advent of medical marijuana in the workplace has led to a host of questions on the subject. In an effort to answer some of those questions, a panel of experts recently convened to educate attendees on the topic. The breakfast was hosted by Nevada Business Magazine, Holland & Hart and LP … [Read more...] about Medical Marijuana in the Workplace