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Getting audited is no one’s idea of a good time, yet you can minimize the stress if you take the right approach. Step 1: Understand why and when. While it’s possible you were selected randomly, it’s more likely you were selected for a specific reason. One example might be if your deductions for charitable donations or…

By Matthew Belcastro  On April 13, 2023, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed into law SB 360, a bill to make significant changes to the state’s construction defect claims process. The new law, which goes into effect immediately, should provide some additional protections  to those in the construction industry by shorting the time period for bringing design and…

This cybersecurity “To Do” goes out to everyday, accidental procrastinators. Like me, you’re perfectly capable of managing your iPhone settings, but something always comes up to prevent you from finishing routine tasks – like getting TikTok completely off your device for the past 6 months.  Applications like this (even if they sit on personal devices),…

In light of the failures and strains in the bank industry, organizations should be alert for cybercriminals looking to exploit this uncertainty to commit criminal activities. Watch for social engineering and phishing attacks An organization’s most valuable assets are at risk: data and reputation. The criminals want the data and will try to damage reputations…

By Stephen Myers Sustainable travel is rising in popularity as eco-friendly individuals, couples and families take a new approach to vacation planning. Many green travelers are not booking trips to big cities, theme parks and all-inclusive resorts. Instead, they are eyeing eco-friendly destinations to snorkel, scuba dive, paddleboard, hike, mountain climb, ride horses and spot…

WASHINGTON,  (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — It would take 12 years for federal and state government-registered apprenticeship programs to educate the more than half a million workers the construction industry needs to hire in 2023, according to an Associated Builders and Contractors analysis of recently released U.S. Department of Labor data. ABC estimates that the construction industry’s federal…

WASHINGTON,  (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Associated Builders and Contractors today released its 2023 Safety Performance Report, an annual guide to safety best practices on construction jobsites and comprehensive study of the impact of the STEP Safety Management System. Established in 1989, STEP is a proven system that provides the framework to measure, strengthen and build industry-leading…

Scammers and criminals are never on a break and typically find new and creative ways to trick their targets. With Tax Season in full swing, we want to inform you about a new Emotet Malware phishing campaign that sends out fake W-9 tax forms to U.S. taxpayers while impersonating the IRS. Emotet Malware was commonly…

We all know how stressful living in an age where news is more accessible than ever can be. With a 24-hour news cycle and a never-ending stream of information available at our fingertips, it’s easy to feel like we’re constantly bombarded with world events, politics, and economical issues. While being informed is still extremely important, the…

Passwords, passwords and more passwords!  Many of my clients would like to do away with passwords altogether. They forget the password, then have to reset them. The fact is that 60-80% of breaches are password related. Device passwords These are the passwords that are used to unlock / sign into your devices for use: Microsoft…