A feature of Greater Grays Harbor, Inc. (GGHI) is to provide business assistance and resource referral. This monthly Business Assistance Briefing is to share relevant and timely resources to support your business, regardless of size.

In today’s world it can be hard to navigate the waters when it comes to running your business, gaining access to capital, permitting, marketing woes, workforce needs, or just getting started – GGHI is here to assist.

The end of the year is an excellent time for businesses to reflect on their performance and plan for the future. Here are some tips to keep your business safe and capitalize on growth opportunities using effective social media strategies as you look forward to 2024.

Protect Your Company from Cyber Attacks

Cyber-crime can have a significant negative impact on your business if proper precautions are not taken to prevent it. The Office of Consumer Affairs and Business Regulation (OCABR)has tips to help you keep your business information secure. Cyber-crime can have a significant negative impact on your life or business if proper precautions are not taken to prevent it.

Check out the information from OCABR here.

Phishing Scams: 10 Ways to Protect Your Business from Cybercriminals

Phishing scams are a growing concern for businesses of all sizes. In fact, according to a recent report by the Anti-Phishing Working Group, phishing attacks increased by 22% in 2020. Some reports suggest an increase of a further 60% from 2020 to 2021 and more recently Phishing scams have become their own kind of pandemic.

These attacks can result in significant financial losses, damage to your reputation, and even legal troubles. So, what are phishing scams, and how can you protect your business from them?

Phishing scams are fraudulent attempts to obtain sensitive information, such as usernames, passwords, and credit card numbers, by posing as a trustworthy entity. This can be done through email, text messages, or even phone calls. The goal is to trick the recipient into sharing their information, which can then be used for financial gain or other malicious purposes. As a business owner, it is important to take steps to protect your business from phishing scams.

Here are the top 10 things you can do.

The Evolution of Social Media Marketing: Strategies for Success in 2024 and Beyond

Welcome to the future of social media marketing! In this blog, we will take a deep dive into the ever-changing landscape of social media and explore the strategies that will help you succeed in 2024 and beyond. Time is flying, and things are changing faster than ever before. So, fasten your seatbelts and get ready to discover the exciting possibilities ahead!

Click here to check out the LinkedIn Blog.

Greater Grays Harbor hosts a Business Assistance page on our website that provides a lengthy list of resources related to startups and other business support.

We are happy to conduct a meeting with you to discuss business needs and how to navigate the vast resource network. Please reach out to Loretta Thomas, Program Manager for Business Development at GGHI if you have questions or need some guidance along your business journey.