CyberGuide
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FROM: JUL-AUG 2007 ISSUE | BY ROBIN DAY
Being Lean
The Lean Enterprise Institute is a non-profit organization dedicated to helping companies transform themselves into lean enterprises. Its website includes information on the history and principles of being lean, as well as access to extensive resources.
www.lean.org
Resolving Conflict
Conflict is almost as inevitable as death and taxes, yet most of us have no training in conflict management. The Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) Institute of Canada is a national non-profit organization that provides information on alternative dispute resolution practices.
www.amic.org
Preventing Identity Theft
While there is no shortage of resources on identity theft, this Government of Canada site is among the most comprehensive. It includes advice on prevention for businesses and consumers, as well as several articles on what to do if you become a victim.
www.safecanada.ca/identitytheft_e.asp
Professional Payroll
Payroll can be a minefield for small businesses. Payroll errors deflate morale and can bring a steady stream of auditors to the door. The Canadian Payroll Association provides training and resources designed to keep payroll departments on the straight and narrow.
www.payroll.ca
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Cyber Tip
Securing a home wireless network can be difficult, but you can easily reduce the odds of an attack by disabling the SSID (Service Set Identifier) broadcast. This prevents outsiders from seeing your network on their list of available wireless access points, greatly reducing the chance they will try to gain access |
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Robin Day, MBA, CGA, is president of Virtual Information Technologies Inc. E-mail rday@virtualit.ca.