Hey, business owners, it’s your year! The best web tool just landed. Grab a cup of coffee and buckle up because we're about to dive into the world of Ulaa Browser – your new sidekick in the digital realm. Today, we're not just exploring; we're unpacking why Ulaa is not just a browser but a game-changer for your online business ventures.
Now, we have to let you know the most exciting aspect of Ulaa Browser right away—straight from the source—
Ulaa is integrated with Zoho’s SSO authentication system that enables users to securely sign in to any Zoho application seamlessly without having to sign in manually every single time. Also, all of Ulaa’s browser modes are integrated with Zia — the AI-powered unified search system for Zoho apps.
You know by now that we’re Zoho Partners and cannot rave enough about the company’s intuitive business applications. Ulaa is like the cherry on top of a delicious tech stack sundae. Imagine your business has the help of Zoho CRM, Zoho Sign, and Zoho Mail, and now, there’s a privacy-centric browser created by the same genius company!
Let us introduce you to Ulaa Browser, the newest addition of the Zoho family.
Picture this: Ulaa is like the James Bond of browsers – smooth, sleek, and oh-so-cool. It’s not just about looks (though it nails that part), but it's about user-friendliness (that’s a word, right?). The interface is as clean as a fresh whiteboard, making it a breeze for anyone, tech-savvy or not. Ulaa's design gets straight to the point– no unnecessary clutter, just a sleek set of features that will save you time and distractions.
Remember the days of drumming your fingers while waiting for a webpage to load? Maybe you also remember the horrible sound of dial-up internet (are we aging ourselves?). Yeah, we're leaving those in the past. Ulaa is the king (or queen) of the internet world – protecting the kingdom against slow loading times! It’s like your own personal speedster, zooming through pages like it's on a mission to save the day. With Ulaa, waiting is so last season.
Let’s talk about privacy because it matters! Your clients and team need to keep vital information under wraps.
"Not many browsers on the market today are built to protect user privacy. They were created to protect respective company's ad-based business models and surveillance companies that complement them, which runs counter to protecting users. This conflict between user's preferences and browser's business models means end users lose," Zoho Corporation CEO Sridhar Vembu said.
Ulaa's got your back with built-in blockers for ads and trackers. It's like having a bouncer at the door, making sure no one's peeking into your online life without an invitation. And the privacy doesn't stop there – Ulaa's private browsing modes take it to a whole new level. It's like putting on an invisibility cloak; your personal information is safe and sound.
Running a business means juggling a million things. Ulaa gets it – that’s why it syncs everything across all your devices. Your bookmarks, history, preferences – it's all there, seamlessly switching from your laptop to your phone like it’s the most natural thing in the world. Start researching on your laptop during lunch and finish on your phone while waiting for a meeting – it’s like magic.
Hey, developers, we see you! Ulaa isn't just for us non-techy folks. It's a playground for tech enthusiasts. Loaded with cool developer tools, supporting the latest techy stuff, and allowing you to customize with extensions and themes – it’s like a dream come true. Ulaa speaks the language of developers, making it a go-to choice for those who love to tweak and optimize.
We already knew you were curious, so here’s the link to dig deep. Yay for the nerds in the house (you get us!).
To sum it up, Ulaa isn't just a browser; it's your newest and best asset in the online world. It's got the looks, the speed, and the privacy, and it even speaks developer language. Whether you're running a small business or just want to reap the benefits of a better browsing experience, Ulaa is here to make your online journey better.
But wait, there's more! Let's explore some additional features that make Ulaa stand out.
Need more functionality? Ulaa's got your back with a plethora of extensions. From productivity tools to entertainment enhancers, there's an extension for everyone. Tailor Ulaa to fit your needs, making it the Swiss Army knife of browsers.
Personalization is the name of the game, and Ulaa knows it well. Are we even surprised? Zoho always pays close attention to the details! Choose from a variety of themes to match your vibe. Whether you prefer a sleek and professional look or something more vibrant and fun, Ulaa lets you express yourself through your browser.
Ulaa doesn't just stop at syncing your data across devices; it takes it a step further with seamless cloud integration. Connect Ulaa to your favorite cloud services, ensuring that your data is not only accessible but also securely stored. No more worries about losing important information – Ulaa has it all backed up.
In the ever-evolving world of technology, staying up-to-date is crucial. Ulaa understands this and ensures that you're always on the cutting edge with regular updates. Say goodbye to outdated features and security loopholes – Ulaa keeps things fresh and future-proof.
Got a question? Ulaa's got your back with stellar customer support. The team behind Ulaa is dedicated to ensuring that your browsing experience is not just great but downright fantastic. Whether you need assistance with a feature or just want to share your excitement, they're there for you.
To wrap it up, Ulaa Browser is not just a browsing tool; it's a revolution. It's a seamless blend of style, speed, and privacy, with features that cater to everyone from small business owners to tech enthusiasts. Ulaa is not just a browser; it's a vibe, a game-changer, and your new MVP in the digital world.
So, fellow business owners, get ready for an intuitive browser that prioritizes your experience and privacy. Ulaa is not just a browser; it's a vibe. Let the browsing revolution begin!
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Emails are so fun! They are the highlight of my day! (Said no one ever).
How do I start this email? How do I sign this off? Is this too formal? Did I use too many exclamation points? Did I put in the correct address? HOW DO I LEAVE THIS EMAIL CHAIN?
Emails get a bad reputation because they are associated with work and that’s just no fun! However, they have become a communication staple and most organizations can’t conduct business without them.
What’s our point? Maybe it’s time to stop hating email! Since it’s pretty much inevitable, maybe it’s time to embrace the things that make email a little easier (and possibly more enjoyable)!
That’s where our lovely friends at Zoho come in with another awesome product: Zoho Mail!
Let’s talk about a few ways Zoho Mail can make emails a little less nightmare-ish for you and your business!
If it’s not customizable, it’s more than likely not going to be Woggle-approved. Lucky for you, Zoho Mail has passed our rigorous tests and is more than capable of becoming an all-star email solution for your business!
Zoho Mail allows you to easily manipulate basic items like password policies and spam filters. Set conditions and create guidelines that are optimal for your business; You can even create groups with specific group moderators and assign roles all from one convenient control panel.
One of our favorite Zoho Mail features? Custom domains! Ever get tired of the same old domain options? Have no fear– you can create your own domain using your company name! For example, we could claim wizards@woggleconsulting.com as our very own! (Maybe we should seriously consider this…)
But in all seriousness, you can use a custom domain and create an email for different departments or individuals. You can also create multiple email aliases. As an added bonus, there’s no limit to the number of custom domain email addresses if you choose a paid plan!
Streams is another great aspect of Zoho Mail that keeps things running smoothly. Communicate with the team on a shared wall, start a group chat, or even collaborate within an email. Yes, you read that right– Streams allows you to consult people about a draft before you even hit send!
Instead of a lengthy, confusing, and time-consuming email thread, Streams allows everyone to easily tag each other and collaborate in a more “social media-esque” way.
Data privacy and security– that’s what we like to see! With the topic of email, data is an especially important topic that no business should ignore!
Are they selling my data? Who can access my data? Where is data security on their priority list?
Thankfully Zoho takes this very seriously and offers an abundance of features that make your email super safe. Zoho is GDPR compliant, ensures emails are encrypted, and even includes unusual activity reports among their lengthy list of features.
You can also enjoy an ad-free mailbox (yes, ad-FREE) and rest assured that they aren’t using your data to tailor ad campaigns.
Zoho makes sure none of their own employees can access your data/emails unless there’s a very specific reason or help request! You can even set your own password policy and have all users reset passwords as consistently and often as you please.
Like other “suites” out there, Zoho Mail offers a handy Calendar feature along with Tasks and Notes.
Take a peek at their website for more details, but there are five incredibly convenient ways to create tasks, including directly pulling info from within an email. You also have the option to create subtasks, along with notifications and email reminders.
Worried about transitioning to an entirely new email service? Zoho Mail has you covered with their migration tools: move over your emails from any provider with Zoho’s migration wizard! (We’ve talked a lot about wizards in this blog post…)
Use the mobile apps or access everything on your desktop– whatever is most convenient. Zoho Cliq is another great option that will sync all your Zoho information on all your devices!
Have multiple tasks created within Zoho Mail along with tasks from other products? You can easily see all your Zoho tasks all on one convenient screen! Access your control panel wherever, whenever and with offline mode, you can work in Zoho Mail even when Wi-Fi’s not the most dependable.
We could talk about the wonders of emails for days..
Okay, that’s actually not true– but we could easily talk about the wonders of Zoho Mail for days! Like any other great Zoho product, Zoho Mail has tons of great features at a great price point. (And if your business has 5 or less employees, you can actually use Zoho Mail for free!)
Reasonably priced, accessible, and tons of awesome integration options– Zoho Mail may just be the perfect email solution for your business!
Want to find out how we can help you? Let’s chat.
Let’s be realistic: Business owners cannot possibly be experts on everything. It may seem cheaper to wear all the hats, but ultimately time-consuming and unsustainable.
That’s where Zoho and its myriad of solutions come into play– access the help your business needs and free up valuable time to focus on other things. One of our favorite business solutions? Zoho Creator!
Curious what the magic of Zoho Creator has to offer a savvy business owner like you? We’d love to tell you!
Zoho Creator is a straightforward and reasonably priced way to create custom applications for your business. No coding background? No problem! Lacking years of IT troubleshooting experience? Zoho has you covered.
It can take tons of time and research to find an appropriate solution, and the application may still not cover all the necessities. Or even worse, you are paying for extra features you will never use. Zoho Creator enables you to custom-build a solution that truly fits your business needs instead of settling for something just okay.
You can build what you need and insert it just about anywhere online, from websites to email campaigns. Zoho Creator will help create an application that collects and organizes whatever data matters to your business. Contact information, inventory, purchase tracking– you name it, Zoho Creator can build something for it.
Let’s look at some more benefits of trying out Zoho Creator!
We say this about every Zoho product because it’s not only important, but it’s so true! All of Zoho’s features are user-friendly and incredibly straightforward. They structure things so that instead of having to find an expert, you become the expert!
Zoho Creator makes custom applications attainable for everyone, despite your training or certifications. It’s super quick and easy to import data, and it even integrates with over 500 commonly-used third-party applications like Shopify and PayPal. It also integrates with all of Zoho’s other products.
Once you create your great new application, you can access it anywhere, anytime. You won’t be limited to a desktop to update data– you and all other designated users can log in on mobile devices!
Listen, your IT department has enough on its plate. Whether that department is one person, ten people, or completely nonexistent, there’s a never-ending to-do list in this digital age.
Building your applications through Zoho’s cloud-based software means one less call to IT. Easily make updates and additions through your Creator account. Zoho’s attentive customer service and helpful troubleshooting resources are always available to help when you run into an issue.
Are you overwhelmed by the 38 different types of data fields? Confused about what option would be best for what you need? Don’t worry– Zoho Creator has templates to make your life easier (you won’t be stuck building everything from scratch). They also have user guides based on business size, niche, and your role in the company if you really don’t know where to start!
Data can be overwhelming, and the only way to consistently improve your business is through effective data analysis. But what comes after collecting and analyzing that data? Where does it go? How much sits unused?
Data needs to be reported and easily visualized. Zoho Creator’s Reports and Pages features provide detailed reporting with great visuals of complex data. Don’t worry about sifting through spreadsheet after spreadsheet– Zoho Creator will create concise and colorful graphics and charts to display information!
PS: It’s 2022, so we can’t afford to skip over an important topic like data security! Like all of Zoho’s products, Zoho Creator takes data privacy and protection very seriously. They even give you complete control over what other users have access to your applications. Rest assured that your data is in good hands as you explore new business solutions!
Have we mentioned that we love automation? Jump into the ‘set it and forget it’ mentality with Zoho Creator! Being a business owner is busy and stressful– automate some processes and lessen your load!
With Zoho Creator, you have the option to build an application with control actions that will trigger a workflow. So when a customer takes a specific action, you can set your application to automatically redirect them to another page or send confirmation emails and appointment reminders. There’s something you can automate within your business, and Zoho Creator is the perfect place to experiment!
Last (and certainly not least), we feel the need to hit on Zoho Creator’s accessible price point. Like with any Zoho Product, there’s a free trial. The free plan is also a great option if you’re not quite ready to jump in with both feet!
Check out their detailed plan pricing comparisons and figure out the right option for your business!
Business owners everywhere seek one thing: Easy to use business solutions at an accessible price point. Zoho offers just that, and Zoho Creator is a great place to start. Try it out. We would love to see what you build!
Contact us for a consultation!
Zoho is a well-trusted CRM full of magic and wonder– no matter the issue your business is encountering, we can almost guarantee Zoho has a product or solution for you
In a recent blog post, we discussed the awesome benefits of Zoho Books, the Zoho application that covers all your accounting needs in one place. Sure, entrepreneurs often start businesses to help greater humanity, but our businesses also center around one important thing: money.
When it comes to money, businesses can’t play around. There are tons of rules and aspects for managing financials, and Zoho Books has you covered.
With a deeper look into Zoho Books and Zoho CRM, you will discover the magic of EbizCharge. EbizCharge is a payment processing platform that can take care of payments, while Zoho Books takes care of the rest. Your sales team can take payments directly from within the CRM! Did you know it’s one of the only payment processors that offers this type of integration and functionality? The integration means your smaller company may not need a system as robust as Zoho Books. Not only are we big fans of having everything conveniently in one place, but we are about to give you several more reasons we are proponents of EbizCharge!
Let’s think back to the last time you made an online payment: You probably ran to your laptop, jumping for joy at the thought of clicking ‘submit.’
Yeah, we are being sarcastic– payments are a pain. If you can’t set them to automatic withdrawal, you potentially face late fees, annoying notices, and other unnecessary problems. What’s more, there are added headaches and hoops to jump through for businesses relying on these payments.
This is where EbizCharge comes in and saves the day! You can directly receive customer payments through your accounting system (like Zoho Books). No more third parties getting involved or disorganized processes– get all the payments directly sent to the same place.
Businesses can send email links to customers, and customers can quickly pay with just one click! EbizCharge accepts most major credit cards, and it even allows multiple invoices to be paid at once. No more double-entries or tracking the bread crumb trail of individual payments.
To clarify, EbizCharge is not a Zoho product– it’s just a platform that nicely compliments the many things Zoho has to offer. Think peanut butter and jelly or cookies and Santa– EbizCharge and Zoho Books are the perfect combinations.
EbizCharge integrates with tons of other services, like Quickbooks and WooCommerce. You name the accounting or e-commerce software, and EbizCharge probably works with it. Zoho Books is an effortless and natural pairing for EbizCharge, already a well-rounded accounting platform. (And remember, with Zoho Books/Zoho One comes over 40 other Zoho products for your business.)
Every year it becomes increasingly important to take data security seriously. Almost weekly, it seems like there are alerts in the news about recent cyber attacks and security breaches. Everywhere you insert personal data, mainly financial information needs to show they take security as seriously as you do!
EbizCharge proudly acknowledges that it takes PCI-compliant security measures. What is PCI compliance? If a company is PCI compliant, they are meeting a strict set of requirements set forth by the Payment Card Industry Security Standards Council (PCI SSC). By abiding by these requirements, companies responsibly handle and secure credit card information. PCI compliance means taking a few extra steps to prevent detrimental data-security mistakes.
One thing is for sure; customers will appreciate you taking extra care of their data. The security measures taken by EbizCharge and Zoho are both selling points when new customers are considering giving you their business!
Since we love saving time ourselves, we often emphasize how any Zoho product makes running your business so convenient. Efficient, cost-effective, and user-friendly– it’s a pretty easy choice for us!
EbizCharge is another element taken care of in the same place as everything else. Don’t worry about lugging your laptop everywhere; easily access EbizCharge on any device, including your smartphone. Customers can access it from any device as well!
Not only does it add much-appreciated convenience to your routine, EbizCharge can also save you some cash. It is designed to reduce processing costs by 15-40%! Sure, that’s a big range, but you’re pretty much guaranteed to see some savings! We’re sure there are some other places business owners would rather spend that extra dough.
We are not ashamed to admit being a part of the EbizCharge fan club, and we think you could be as well! Hand over aspects of your business to the experts while saving yourself some time and money. Quit worrying about all the details you could mess up as a business owner!
Take a load off, and rest assured that you can trust EbizCharge and Zoho to do the heavy lifting. After all, have your friends here at Woggle ever led you astray? Give us a shout, and we will gladly chat with you about this or any of your other business woes!
Every year it becomes increasingly important to take data security seriously. Almost weekly, it seems like there are alerts in the news about recent cyber attacks and security breaches. Everywhere you insert personal data, mainly financial information needs to show they take security as seriously as you do!
EbizCharge proudly acknowledges that it takes PCI-compliant security measures. What is PCI compliance? If a company is PCI compliant, they are meeting a strict set of requirements set forth by the Payment Card Industry Security Standards Council (PCI SSC). By abiding by these requirements, companies responsibly handle and secure credit card information. PCI compliance means taking a few extra steps to prevent detrimental data-security mistakes.
One thing is for sure; customers will appreciate you taking extra care of their data. The security measures taken by EbizCharge and Zoho are both selling points when new customers are considering giving you their business!
Since we love saving time ourselves, we often emphasize how any Zoho product makes running your business so convenient. Efficient, cost-effective, and user-friendly– it’s a pretty easy choice for us!
EbizCharge is another element taken care of in the same place as everything else. Don’t worry about lugging your laptop everywhere; easily access EbizCharge on any device, including your smartphone. Customers can access it from any device as well!
Not only does it add much-appreciated convenience to your routine, EbizCharge can also save you some cash. It is designed to reduce processing costs by 15-40%! Sure, that’s a big range, but you’re pretty much guaranteed to see some savings! We’re sure there are some other places business owners would rather spend that extra dough.
We are not ashamed to admit being a part of the EbizCharge fan club, and we think you could be as well! Hand over aspects of your business to the experts while saving yourself some time and money. Quit worrying about all the details you could mess up as a business owner!
Take a load off, and rest assured that you can trust EbizCharge and Zoho to do the heavy lifting. After all, have your friends here at Woggle ever led you astray? Give us a shout, and we will gladly chat with you about this or any of your other business woes!
Have you ever temporarily lost your phone and feared all that was lost with it? Did you think about what could happen if the wrong person accessed your applications? When you found your phone (phew), did you start thinking about ways to protect all the cherished photos stashed on it? Or how to increase your data security?
There are about a million examples of why losing data can be detrimental, along with many ways to lose that data. Data is everywhere- from work documents to the games you play on your phone. It is estimated that 7.5 billion people will be creating data by 2030! We often think about what’s next on the to-do list in the day-to-day grind and not about things like backing up our data. But in all honesty, data backup should be incorporated into our daily agenda, especially with the world becoming increasingly digitized.
That’s right, humans make mistakes. Just to be clear, we always make the general assumption that you simply “misplaced” your phone; we won’t talk about the other possibilities (ahem, like giving your phone a first-class ticket to the toilet bowl).
Not only can devices like phones and laptops be lost, but they can be stolen as well. In the United States, a laptop is stolen every 53 seconds. Not only is data lost, but data security is in the hands of a thief.
Then there’s always the scenario where the wrong thing was deleted, or someone inadvertently downloaded a virus. These kinds of things are the reasons backup plans are created!
Cybercriminals are out there, and they are constantly learning new ways to make money. All too often, data is compromised, and businesses have no choice but to pay the criminal who is holding information hostage. Businesses are attacked by ransomware every 11 seconds. By 2031, that number is expected to be 2 seconds. Not sure about you, but we can’t even make a decision about what to get for lunch in 11 seconds, let alone 2 seconds.
Not only is ransomware becoming more and more of a threat, but the cost of dealing with it is also increasing. In 2015, over $325 million went towards dealing with attacks throughout the world. By the end of 2021? $20 billion. By 2031, the cost is expected to increase 13 times the 2021 figure: $265 billion.
Unpredictable and often inevitable problems can occur that can cost you data, time, and money. This can be anything from a power surge or hardware overheating. Hardware failure also includes things like flooding and other environmental factors that could harm your devices (especially at an office). Many random and uncontrollable factors could do more harm if you don’t have a proper backup plan.
Quickly recover and restore: First, let’s talk about the difference between recovering and restoring data. Restoring allows you to retrieve a copy of the data; a recovery is a group of processes that retrieve the data and make it usable. When it comes to your business (and life), you would probably prefer to use data once again (not just have it). The quicker your business recovers the data, the faster things return to normal. A better backup system means less downtime and losing less money.
Audits: Yeesh. Even spelling out the word audits makes us cringe. However, we all have to deal with them. If your data isn’t appropriately backed up, you’re risking losing pertinent documents and databases to show in an audit. Not passing could quickly put you out of business! It’s always better to be safe than sorry.
Protect what’s irreplaceable: Let’s refer back to the introduction- losing your devices could mean losing a lot more than money. No one wants to risk losing precious things like family photos and videos. Backing up your data can mean you will have cherished moments for years to come.
In 2020, 1.7 MB of data was created every second! Currently, over 5 billion people use and store data on their devices and in the cloud. Ok, we can throw statistics at you all day, but here’s arguably the most important: Globally, there will be around 200 zettabytes of data stored by 2025! In other words, we create a lot of data. There must be somewhere we keep all this data, which means we need companies that carefully store and manage it.
If this post leaves you wondering why you don’t back anything up besides your car when you awkwardly drive over a cement parking barrier, you’re not alone: 30 percent of people have never backed up their devices! Thankfully, solutions like Skyvia are out there to tackle our backup data fears. Skyvia not only backs up your data daily but will take care of all your CRMS. So instead of stressing about individually backing up all your cloud storage solutions, hand it over to an option like Skyvia.
But in all seriousness, we hope this post has you asking the right questions and thinking about appropriate data solutions. If all of this seems foreign to you, you may be in a little trouble. More than likely, you just need to tweak a few things within your data management. And as always, if you find yourself completely overwhelmed, consider services like Skyvia to take a few things off your virtual plate! Good help isn’t always easy to find, but you have plenty of great options in this case.
We have an important topic to discuss: clutter. No, not the type of clutter that lands you on a TV show with giant garbage bins outside your house. We are talking about something even worse: digital clutter.
How many unread emails are sitting in your inbox? And even more importantly, when was the last time (if ever) you cleaned out that inbox? How many “organization” apps have you downloaded? Are you ignoring any rarely-used apps that take a few bucks from your bank account each month? We know you may have been super triggered by these tough questions- we also definitely know that our inbox does not currently have 1,045 unread emails (insert nervous emoji here).
Sadly, we are not here to help with your inbox issues. We are here, however, to show you the advantages of utilizing a business application suite versus individual applications.
People utilize all types of software to run their businesses, which can involve a number of individual applications. If you think about everything it takes to run your business successfully, that is a pretty long list. Business application suites combine all types of necessary applications and programs in one place. Having all these aspects of your business (whether your business is small or large) under one umbrella is useful for a variety of reasons.
An undeniable fact is that every business has unique needs. Dealing with each need individually/manually is not only time-consuming, but limits growth. For instance: billing, payroll and other financial matters are bound to use a specific application or website. Then there’s the huge marketing realm, which could require several programs on its own. Having a business application suite that integrates all these software solutions into one place increases efficiency and accessibility.
Business application suites can also improve process automation. Automating tasks so that they don’t constantly need attention leads to more time to focus on everything else. Automation means smoother scalability and the ability to run a bigger operation without getting lost in the weeds.
Business application suites like Zoho One not only make things easier by improving accessibility, but they can automate processes that should be automated. Some examples would be:
Not every business will have the same requirements or use the same tactics. Some businesses will emphasize marketing aspects more than others. Other businesses don’t have a huge staff that constantly communicate with one another. Some have no need for fancy presentations or contract creation. Suites like Zoho One allow customization for instances like this, so business owners won’t have to worry about paying for something they won’t use!
One thing is for sure, bundling (especially with the option to customize) will more than likely be the most cost-effective option. Paying for necessary programs and applications individually can add up.
We did some research on popular solutions for everyday business needs. Here’s a list of pricing that we compiled:
Email marketing software: $9.99 a month (increases as the number of contacts increase).
Social media management/automation: $49.00 a month (increases with more accounts)
Team communication: $8.00 a month
Billing/Payment management: $12.50 a month
This list more than likely does not include all business necessities, but you get the picture. So far we have reached $79.49 a month with mostly standard/basic packages. Zoho One includes all four items listed, along with many other options and costs $45.00 a month ($37.00 a month if you sign up for a year).
Utilizing multiple programs and applications from different companies not only clutters any process, but it puts your data and privacy into the hands of a lot more people. Since it’s all under one company, a business application suite gives you much more control of how your data is being used and stored. One company = one data protection policy. A great thing about Zoho is their transparency about data and privacy policies. They prioritize data security and recognize online security challenges companies face every day.
Speaking of data security, how do you keep all your passwords organized and easily accessible? Hopefully your answer to this question doesn’t involve making all your passwords “password123”. Taking some extra steps for better password management (although it may seem insignificant) ultimately leads to better data security. Thankfully Zoho One includes Vault, a safe and convenient feature that manages all those pesky passwords!
Looking to simplify your business routine? Declutter your digital world? Hoping to not be the first person submitted for a digital hoarding show? A business application suite is a great way to accomplish all of these things. Create a more efficient, secure and cost-effective business with just the click of a button.
Our team is here to help answer your questions and get you out of a disorganized rut. Reach out anytime.
What’s one thing that we have seen in headlines more and more? Data breaches. Big companies are coming forward and revealing data breaches where tons of personal information may have been compromised. Who’s personal information? Consumers. And not just specific consumers, but consumers from all over the world. More than 98.2 million individuals were impacted by the 10 biggest data breaches in the first half of 2021. Every person who has any online presence is at risk with these types of incidents!
Data privacy and protection is becoming more highlighted, especially in an increasingly digital world. Hackers are focusing less and less on stealing individual identities and focusing more on what pays the most: ransomware attacks and targeting unsecure databases. The average ransomware payout in 2018 was less than $10,000. In 2020, that figure grew to more than $233,000 per ransomware attack!
Ransomware is hurting individual companies more, but hackers targeting unsecured databases are affecting consumers. By hacking databases, cyber criminals could potentially access social security numbers, login credentials, bank account information and so much more. The bigger the company, the more data that is at risk.
So, what factors can lead to more unsecured databases? There are a few elements to look at:
Consider sources: As companies grow, there are more chances of collecting fake or useless data. This negatively affects any type of marketing analysis from the data, along with increasing disorganization within the database. Increased disorganization = increased vulnerability.
Consider security of stored data: If companies don’t place an emphasis on security measures for their collected data (encryption, firewalls, etc), it’s going to be susceptible to cyber attacks.
Consider data protection laws: Regulations have been put into place to protect data privacy/consumer privacy, therefore impeding cyber criminals. If a company remains cognizant of these laws and regulations while following suggested procedures, the outcome for their data protection will be far better.
The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) was created in Europe to help govern the use of personal data. It’s a set of rules that controls what organizations do with collected data and also offers more transparency about the collection process. GDPR emphasizes securing data, along with encouraging companies to not gather more data than they truly need. Too much data means more to lose, plus less organization and security.
GDPR may be based in Europe, but it applies to any company doing business with European citizens. For instance, if a company based in Texas mainly interacts with Americans, but also has customers in Europe, GDPR applies and compliance is required.
So far in the United States, there are only three states that have created protective regulations involving data/personal information: California, Colorado and Virginia. It’s a good idea for companies to consider regulations like GDPR and the California Consumer Privacy Act when building their own data and privacy policies. With bigger businesses, there’s going to be customers from Europe and more regulated states. This means rules like the GDPR and CCPA will have to be considered no matter what. Companies should incorporate this into their plan, further progressing along with the ever-evolving realm of data protection.
It is a good idea to create a privacy policy that is not only informative for the customer, but complies with laws like GDPR. Not only will this create more trust, but it can also prevent security issues down the line.
A privacy policy creates more transparency between businesses and their customers. It lets the customer know what data is being collected and what’s being done with that data. It also tends to make it more clear how the data is being gathered, whether through cookies or a pop-up form.
Privacy policies can also describe things like data storage, how long the company will keep the data stored, and who may have access. Next time you go on a website and the privacy notice pops up, take a deeper look into what it involves! There are free privacy policy generators online and the Better Business Bureau is another free reference to get started.
A Customer Relationship Management solution is an important player in the big business and marketing game. CRMs manage customer data, analyzing the customer experience and supplying insight to what marketing tactics are working. They offer information to improve sales and lead acquisition.
What does this have to do with data protection and privacy? CRM solutions like Zoho take data privacy seriously and incorporate it into their business practice. Once GDPR came around in 2018, Zoho has been compliant in all aspects of their services. Zoho also offers much more than just the typical CRM options:
• Zoho SalesIQ: This option tracks and interacts with website visitors while remaining GDPR compliant.
• Zoho Assist: This option helps with remote support and controls remote access to your device. Without your consent, no access will be given.
• Zoho Vault: A secure and convenient way to keep track of company passwords.
The world is becoming increasingly more digital and data-focused. The risks to privacy and data protection are at an all-time high. It is more important than ever to stay ahead of the never-ending changes and developments, especially if you want to continue to grow your business!
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