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Tuesday, March 25, 2025Phishy Business Alert!
Phishy Business Alert! Think you can spot a fake email from a mile away? The cybercriminals are betting you can't. With over 160 billion spam emails flying around every day, even the savviest among us can get tricked. Some of these scams are sneaky. We’re talking fake shipping notices, spoofed invoices, and messages that look like they came from your boss (but definitely didn’t). Lucky for you, we’ve put together a quick guide to help you sniff out the phony stuff before you click.?? Check out the blog
Monday, March 17, 2025Smith Currie Oles' Procurement Playbook: Contracting in the Age of Trump Updates
Federal government contracting is impacted each time there is a change in administration in the White House. This year will be no different. We will be monitoring daily the Executive Orders and policy changes coming from the Trump administration that will impact you and your projects. You will likely receive a flurry of information as we keep you updated on these important changes that will be coming frequently over the next several days. Click here to access the Procurement Playbook and subscribe here to
Friday, March 14, 2025The Power of Unreasonable Hospitality: How Putting Employees First Transforms Business Success
When people hear the word hospitality, they think about restaurants & hotels. But what if hospitality wasn’t just about guests what if it became the foundation for how businesses treat their employees? Will Guidara, author of Unreasonable Hospitality, revolutionized the fine dining industry by creating extraordinary guest experiences. But his philosophy isn’t just for restaurants, it’s a game changer for all businesses. We embrace this mindset in our consulting & strategy sessions to help businesses be
Wednesday, March 05, 2025OSHA’s Final PPE Rule for Construction: What Contractors Need to Know
On January 13, 2025, OSHA’s final rule took effect regarding the standard for Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) in the construction industry. PPE, which includes hard hats, gloves, goggles, safety shoes, safety glasses, welding helmets, hearing protection, respirators, coveralls, vests, harnesses, and full body suits, is now required to be made available in proper sizes by companies in the construction industry to their workforces. Previously, the construction industry was excluded from the proper fitting
Wednesday, March 05, 2025Elevate Your Leadership with Adaptive Strategies
In today’s fast-paced business environment, staying ahead means embracing change and leading with agility. I want to share with you how adaptive leadership can transform challenges into opportunities and how my team and I are here to help you make that shift. What Is Adaptive Leadership? Adaptive leadership isn’t just another buzzword; it’s a powerful mindset that helps you navigate complex challenges and drive meaningful change. It’s about understanding that the landscape is constantly evolving and
Monday, March 03, 2025Windows 10 End of Life: Are You Ready for the Road Ahead?
?? Windows 10 End of Life: Are You Ready for the Road Ahead? ?? Still cruising along with Windows 10 like it’s your favorite old car? ?? It’s been reliable, but here’s the problem—the manufacturer is pulling the plug. After October 14, 2025, there will be no more security updates, no bug fixes, and no support—just a system running on borrowed time, wide open to cyber threats. Would you keep driving a car if the brakes stopped working? Probably not. So why risk running outdated, unsupported software?
Monday, February 24, 2025How to Combat Burn Out in the Workplace
Recognizing the Signs of Burnout: Are You Running on Empty? In today's fast-paced world, the pressure to succeed can often lead to burnout. It's a state of emotional, physical, and mental exhaustion caused by prolonged or excessive stress. Understanding the signs of burnout is the first step to protecting your well-being and fostering a healthier, more sustainable lifestyle. Are you experiencing any of these symptoms? Take a moment to reflect on your current state and see if any of these resonatePhysical
Friday, February 14, 2025New Feature: Digital Payments, ACH and Credit Card through KonstructIQ
Digital payments are now released in the KonstructIQ platform. Highlights: Let clients pay invoices securely via ACH or credit card through the client portalPass through transaction fees to clients if neededAutomatically sync payments with QuickBooks Online, with no manual reconciliationKeep all of your payments in one system - client, sub and vendor Faster, digital payments mean less time on back-office busy work, improved cash flow and fewer headaches.Watch a video here on how it works. Other recent
Thursday, February 06, 2025Marin County Office of Education School to Career Partnership: Internship Opportunity
Developing Our Workforce The Marin County Office of Education (MCOE) is actively seeking civic-oriented businesses to host spring and summer internships for students at San Rafael High, Terra Linda High, Novato High, and San Marin High Schools. MCOE's School to Career Partnership provides students with direct support to engage in hands-on work-based learning experience and career exploration, leading to high-demand, high-wage jobs. Student's interests cover a broad scope of industries. Your participation
Thursday, February 06, 2025Prepare Your Business for Enhanced Immigration Enforcement
We know that the prospect of ICE audits or immigration raids can be stressful—especially if you’re in a high-risk industry. This guide is designed to give you clear, practical steps to help your business stay on top of compliance, protect your team, and keep operations steady, all while keeping things calm and straightforward.Know Your Legal ResponsibilitiesWork Authorization Basics: Every employee needs to have a completed Form I-9. Make sure Section 1 is done on day one and that you finish Section 2
Thursday, February 06, 2025Cybersecurity Best Practices for 2025
As businesses embrace digital transformation, cybersecurity must be a top priority. Moving to cloud-based platforms can boost efficiency and collaboration, but it also introduces new security risks. Explore key cybersecurity best practices for 2025 to help your business protect sensitive data, prevent cyber threats, and ensure a secure transition to digital operations. Read the blog: The Future is Digital - Cybersecurity Best Practices for 2025 Whether you need advanced threat protection, identity
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Wednesday, January 08, 2025Safety & Training Short: Conducting an Effective Investigation
Objective: To identify typical phases of incident investigations for those who conduct them The goal of an accurate and thorough incident investigation is not to place blame, but to determine the true cause of the incident and make changes that reduce the chances of similar incidents occurring in the future. Make sure your investigation includes each of the phases below to assure that your team has every opportunity to uncover all root causes.Click here to download the complete training short in
Monday, January 06, 2025License Requirement for Minor Work Increases from $500 to $1,000
December 31, 2024 SACRAMENTO, CA – Starting January 1, 2025, Assembly Bill 2622 (Carrillo, Chapter 240, Statutes of 2024) increases the minor work license exemption from $500 to $1,000, but there is a catch: the work cannot require a permit, and the unlicensed person cannot employ anyone for the project. In other words, if the minor work is subject to a permit requirement of any kind, or if the unlicensed person hires one or more workers to assist or perform the work, a license is required – even if the
Monday, December 23, 2024California Employers, Get Ready! Wide Range of Employment-Related Laws Will Take Effect January 1, 2025 + 4 Essential California Employee Handbook Updates for 2025
New California employment laws are scheduled to take effect on January 1, 2025. These laws address a variety of issues, including the state minimum wage, discrimination protections, paid time off, and employers’ messages about unionization. Quick HitsCalifornia’s minimum wage will increase from $16.00 to $16.50 per hour.New legislation clarifies that employers may not discriminate against workers because they have a combination of protected characteristics or do not have a driver’s license.California
Monday, December 23, 2024New Law Changes in 2025 Affecting Licensees, Applicants and Stakeholders
Sacramento, CA – The Contractors State License Board (CSLB) is advising licensees, applicants, and other stakeholders of key legislative updates following the implementation ofSenate Bill 1455 (Ashby, 2024). This bill, effective January 1, 2025, extends the Board’s “sunset” date from 2025 to 2029 and makes other changes to the law, which are described below. Key Provisions of SB 1455 1. Public Works Project LicensingWhat’s New? Awarding authorities must now ensure that public works project bidders
Thursday, December 19, 2024Windows 10 End of Life: Plan Ahead and Save on 2024 Expenses
Windows 10 End of Life: Plan Ahead and Save on 2024 Expenses Did you know that Windows 10 reaches end of life in October 2025? This means any devices still running Windows 10 will become a security risk to your network once Microsoft stops support. If you’ve been holding off on upgrades or replacements, this might be the perfect time to act, especially if you’re looking for smart ways to allocate 2024 expenses. We can help evaluate your current devices and assist with upgrading or replacing them to keep
Tuesday, October 29, 2024ALERT! New Regulation, File before 12/31/2024 to avoid potential jail time and files of $591/day!
On January 1, 2024, the new requirement to file a beneficial ownership information (BOI) report with the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) went into effect. More than 32 million entities – mostly small businesses – have to file this report, which is required by a federal law called the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA). Violations of this law can result in a civil penalty of up to $591 per day, the violation continues and criminal penalties of up to $10,000 and two years in prison. If your