Backing up your data has become more important than ever in this technological business world. It’s an issue I constantly discuss with my clients. Of course, I need to practice what I preach so I’m always looking for more efficient and inexpensive ways to do this.
My friend and mentor Scott Simmonds has devoted two recent blog posts about data backup. You can read his blogs by clicking here. He mentions a new service he has been using that’s Internet based and costs only $50 per year. I’m interested, especially with a free 30-day trial. I know what my homework tonight is going to be!
Make sure you are doing all you can to protect your valuable computer media. In the end, it’s far more valuable than the hardware.
Dan
P.S. If you live in the Greater Seattle area, you have the opportunity to take part in my next live The Bull Stops Here workshop. It’s all about disaster - how to avoid it and how to survive it. To learn more and to register, click here…
I know many of my readers have their medical insurance through KPS, so I thought this may be important to you. Thanks to the Kitsap Business Journal for the breaking news…
BREAKING NEWS: KPS Health Plans WarnsAgainst Fraudulent Calls
Several KPS Health Plan members have reportedly received fraudulent or ‘phishing’ calls from someone claiming to work for the health plan. The caller asks for their personal information including address, credit card or bank account information.
The caller has a foreign accent and phones under the pretense of needing the personal information to possibly move the member to another plan or to send new identification cards.
KPS Health Plans does not call members to request personal or financial information in a “cold call” style. KPS only calls when information is required to complete an application. In this case, the interaction would have been initiated by the member.
“People should not give out personal information when they did not initiate the action for the call,” said Carrie Williams, Director of KPS Member Services. “We are a local company with local customer service representatives. If you doubt the validity of the call, ask for the person’s name and then call the KPS main switchboard and ask to be transferred to that person. KPS wants its members to guard their identity and be very cautious in giving out their personal information.”
Any suspected health care fraud may be reported to the KPS Fraud Line at 800-552-7114, ext. 6891 or online at www.kpshealthplans.com.
I was reading my favorite blogs on Google Reader the other day and I saw my friend and mentor Scott Simmonds posted an article about pet insurance.
Here’s the deal - Progressive Insurance has come out with protection to cover your pet if they are hurt in an accident. Now that’s creative thinking! The coverage will come from your Collision insurance and cover up to $500 for vet bills and medicine associated with an accident. To learn more go to:
Dan
P.S. Scott Simmonds is my guest on Thursday, January 10 at 6:00pm PST as part of my Toro Teleconference Series. By being a participant, you will walk away with seven (7) questions you MUST ask your insurance agent today. To register now, go to:
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Last night, I was leaving the gas station and I noticed a man talking on his cell phone while beginning to pump gas. If you’re not already aware of it…cellular phones give off static electricity. Static electricity and pumping gas can lead to one thing….BOOM!
We all spend too much time on our cell phones as it is. Don’t risk your health while your at the gas station. Stations are doing a better job advising people not to re-enter their car because of static electricity…they need to improve it with cell phones.
The one thing I should have done - I should have stopped and told the guy just like I’m telling you now. Next time, I’ll make the time to pass on the word. Will you?
Let’s make sure the only thing shocking about buying gas is the price!
Stay safe…
Dan
