I recently realized that the 17a-4 electronic records request is causing serious problems for FINRA small businesses. In particular, when asked for a sample data set that can range from Word documents to scanned records, emails, databases, or even the state of systems for disaster recovery. The company then has to log into its 17a-4 file, download this data to…
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5 easy ways to stay close in a long distance relationship
Fortunately, the Internet has made it easier than ever to stay connected with your other half. Those miles apart will seem closer if you use the following tools to communicate. You will notice that some of the suggestions are quite obvious, however, I want you to rethink how you use them. Without further ado, here are some ways to get…
Just Dance Versus Dance Central: which is better?
So you have an Xbox / Wii / PS3 / PS4 / Xbox One but you don’t know which motion sensor dance games to buy. It can be a tough decision as there is almost an over-saturation of dance games for all current and next-gen consoles. Personally, I prefer the Xbox 360 and Xbox One as I find the motion…
Use transcription services to save time and money
The demand for transcription services by modern businesses has increased exponentially. This is because transcription services allow these companies to outsource your requirements efficiently, thus saving a lot of time. By doing this, they can change their focus on their main business functions. Depending on the industry and scope of use, transcription services can be classified into several types. Transcribing…
Turtle alert
“Turtle alert,” my wife yelled as she looked out the kitchen window to report a movement in our backyard. “Laziness on my part will spawn a second louder horn call,” Turtle Alert! “Should I foolishly ignore the call because I’m in some important function (like a video game), repeat the alert louder and faster so that it sounds like a…
Are you working from home due to COVID-19?
For someone who already works as a virtual assistant, working from home would be a breeze. However, for those who are forced to work from home due to the COVID-19 pandemic, it can be challenging. First of all, you should know that working from an office and working from home is too different. In my many years of experience in…
A Good Guy’s Guide to Dating Success
Has it ever happened to you? Have you ever had the experience of liking a woman, being a perfect gentleman, and treating her like a queen, only to have her reject you in favor of someone else (possibly very handsome) who doesn’t treat her right, or doesn’t treat her right? ? Does it seem like you care a lot about…
Reasons to invest in an email hosting service
Email hosting allows you to communicate anytime, anywhere, with multiple users, and in real time. It provides a centralized storage of information and allows you to access your shared email, public folders, and calendars anywhere, anytime. You can use your laptop, desktop, phone, and handheld wireless devices to view your email, contacts, calendars, or to-do lists. Email hosting is available…
UAV types, classifications and purposes
UAV stands for Unmanned Aerial Vehicle and covers all remotely controlled machines that are also known as quadcopters, as well as aircraft used by the US air force. These machines are mainly used by military and police to perform an operation in the one that a manned aircraft seems impractical or too risky. Drones are not new; They have been…
Replacing the old Apple iPod battery
Apple has done a great job of providing a portable music player on Apple iPod, with its simple design and great looks, you would think it has no flaws. AIM for one thing, the BATTERY LIFE! Everyone reading this knows what I’m talking about, Apple has continued to produce sub-standard battery life on their iPods since they started making them.…