Guest Post: Ten Methods to Strengthen Your Small Business' Cyber Security

Computer Security Day is November 30, 2018. In this guest post, Network Engineer Jared Staten provides tips and a list, in no order of importance, compiled to help you understand what you can do to tighten your small business’ online security along with your local area network (LAN).

Business, Behind the HourglassKaylin R. StatenNovember 29, 2018Hourglass Mediahourglass omnimedia, hourglass media, behind the hourglass, cyber security, small business, #behindthehourglass, maison de hourglass, kaylin r staten, kaylin r staten apr, kaylin r adkins, jared staten

What We Are Thankful For As A Business

The season of Thanksgiving is upon us, and we must say, thankfulness is contagious. The end of each year is filled with planning for the upcoming year and reflecting on what happened throughout the current year. We stepped away from planning an exciting 2019 to write a list of what we are thankful for. Reflection is a vital part of our public relations processes and business practices. So, here are 10 reasons we are thankful on this Thanksgiving 2018.

Behind the Hourglass, BusinessKaylin R. StatenNovember 22, 2018Hourglass Mediathankfulness, thanks, thankful, thanksgiving, hourglass omnimedia, hourglass media, behind the hourglass, #behindthehourglass, maison de hourglass, kaylin r adkins, kaylin r staten, kaylin r staten apr, business, small business

Support Your Favorite Nonprofit on #GivingTuesday

This time of year, many organizations make their needs known, from donations of canned goods to funds to continue a plethora of programs within service areas across the world. It could get overwhelming to know which one to support. My advice to you? Follow your heart. See which causes fit your personality, values, skill set and life goals.

Business, Behind the HourglassKaylin R. StatenNovember 15, 2018Hourglass Mediadress for success, dress for success river cities, empowering women, hourglass media, hourglass omnimedia, kaylin r staten, kaylin r adkins, kaylin r staten apr, behind the hourglass, #behindthehourglass, maison de hourglass

Supporting Causes is the Hourglass Way

If you’re a small business owner, you’re most likely in the trenches of daily business tasks, from sales to crafting messaging that will be seen, heard and acted upon by your client base. You may not have time to think about your own corporate social responsibility and how it fits into your business like your well-worn favorite pair of shoes. From the beginning, Hourglass Media has taken on projects that will benefit others in limitless ways, from establishing a good beginning for a child or ensuring the leaders of tomorrow have the insight and skill set they need to become successful in today’s world.

Business, Behind the HourglassKaylin R. StatenNovember 8, 2018Hourglass Mediacause, public relations, small business, hourglass omnimedia, hourglass media, behind the hourglass, #behindthehourglass, maison de hourglass, kaylin r staten, kaylin r staten apr, kaylin r adkins

Supporting Causes Enhances Your Company and Its Culture

From a reputation standpoint, a company wants to be seen and heard as a good corporate citizen. A corporation could host a food drive during the holiday season to help local hungry people in need, host an employee giving campaign for a cause or protect the environment by decreasing its environmental footprint. How can corporate social responsibility benefit your own company?