April 2022 - FTC-I

Apr

26

2022

6 Simple and Inexpensive Ways to Step Up Security at a Small Business

Unfortunately, any business can fall victim to burglary, theft and/or cybercrime. But when a small business is targeted by criminals, the impacts can feel especially consequential and, for the business owner, even personal. This is because, of course, most small business owners pour their hearts and souls into their business ventures. And to further amplify the impacts of any criminal activity, most simply do not have the financial resources that larger regional or national enterprises do, making it harder to quickly recover from theft-related losses such as stolen merchandise and property damage. When it comes to protecting themselves, though, small...

Apr

18

2022

FTC offers a range of services to assist customers with disabilities

With a coverage area of 3,000 square miles, FTC has been committed to providing cutting-edge communications technology to the residents of Clarendon, lower Florence, Lee, Sumter and Williamsburg counties since its founding more than 70 years ago. And the cooperative’s dedication to service extends to all area residents, no matter what type of special assistance they might need in accessing and using FTC’s offerings. In fact, at FTC, there is a strong belief among leadership and the workforce alike that providing communications services to area residents with special needs is one of the most important obligations the cooperative has to...

Apr

08

2022

4 Big Ways the Latest Smartphones Have Improved Over Their Predecessors

As anyone who recalls the bulky size and limited functionality of the first commercially available cellphones can attest, mobile phone technology has come a long way since its introduction in the 1980s. And today, the technological gains being made with smartphones seem to happen more rapidly than ever. Significant technological developments tend to happen so fast that even a device made just a year ago can seem miles behind the newest releases, especially in certain fast-evolving areas. Consider these four areas the latest smartphone releases have made especially substantial gains over their recent predecessors in the past couple of years:...

Apr

04

2022

6 Great Online Groups and Resources for Women Entrepreneurs

For women who are starting up and/or working to grow their own business, being able to get insights and guidance from other successful women entrepreneurs can deliver invaluable advantages. And in today’s digitally connected business world, such mentors do not necessarily have to be close by geographically as connections can be made and conversations can be conducted with ease via the internet. Women business owners who are looking for online support, connections and other helpful guidance can consider the following six groups and resources. All of them are free and easily accessible with an internet connection: The U.S. Small Business...