These are scary times for small businesses. All nonessential businesses have been closed by order of the Governor, and no one knows when things will get back to normal. If you’re a small business owner or you work for one, here’s how Maryland’s $175 million small business coronavirus relief program could assist you. Program Highlights […]
COVID-19 Update
In response to the COVID-19 guidelines, the SPARKS! office has been closed. However, we have not stopped working for you! First of all, we pray that all of our friends, Clients and their families are healthy and managing through these difficult times. Our team is working remote and available for support requests and opportunities to […]
Can’t Get to the Office? Try Live Streams and Web Conferencing
Coronavirus, or COVID-19, is impacting every facet of life for citizens on a global scale. As health officials continue to recommend against unnecessary large gatherings of people, parts of our daily routine that we once took for granted are being inevitably altered. College students are going home for the semester, companies are conducting business remotely, […]
SPARKS! Moves to New Office
We have moved! Well, almost. We’re still in the friendly confines of 224 Schilling Circle in Hunt Valley, but we’re now down the hall in Suite 240. Stop by and say hi!
What is SMiShing?
If you’ve never heard of SMS phishing, or SMiShing, you’re not alone. Most people aren’t aware of how at risk they are of becoming a victim of the criminal activity, but it’s becoming increasingly prevalent in this day and age. What is SMiShing? A type of phishing, SMiShing occurs when someone is tricked into giving […]
CRM For Beginners
Have you been searching for an efficient way to stay connected to your customers? Customer relationship management software (CRM) could be perfect for you. Let’s face it, you’ve never been busier and keeping in touch with all of your clients can sometimes be a challenge. A CRM system will help to keep your business relationships […]
The Importance of Data Privacy
January 28th is Data Privacy Day! Data privacy is an issue that impacts just about everyone, whether you’re the CEO of a large company or simply someone who uses their phone and the internet like the average person. We all want to protect our data, but it’s easy to become a victim of the dark […]
Prevent Hacking and Frustration with a Password Manager
Chances are you have more logins and accounts to keep track of than ever, and with that comes the inevitable irritation of not being able to remember a password you swore you’d remember. Or worse, you’re still using the same password you used in middle school, leaving yourself or your business vulnerable to getting hacked. […]
The Battle for User Privacy
People are more cynical than ever about how their privacy is being protected when they’re online these days, and with good reason. It’s impossible not to leave a digital footprint in 2019, and search engines can end up mining your data even when you use features like incognito browsing. Keeping your browsing history private has never […]
Fighting Back Against Domain Hijacking
Has your company gotten a letter in the mail recently informing you that your domain name is expiring and asking you to switch to the domain name service that they’re providing? If so, you’re likely the target of an attempted domain hijacking. This is serious business, so it’s important that you be able to successfully […]
