Marty Huggins

Administrator and Chief Editor for TLB. Loves to talk. Super freak about publishing. Loves watching obscure movies, good cook and overall gentle fellow. Reach him if you want to write an article for TLB. Email him on marty@thelocalbrand.com

security breaches 2014

[Infographic] State Of Security Breaches In 2014

Did your email get hacked? Did your company’s data get compromised? Those things might be getting more common than you may think. 2014 research shows a significant rise in data security breaches in all types of organizations. Even small and medium businesses are not safe from hackers and spyware. Data security breaches are getting increasingly…

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Movies vs games

[Infographic] What Rules In The Entertainment Business – Games Or Movies?

Who could have thought that entertainment industry will explode like this. From big budget movies to Youtube shows to videogames to theme parks, everything is prospering. These are such great times for the entertainment industry. Starting from the arcade culture from the 70s videogames have become a big business these days. It might still be…

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Cloud backup

Take Advantage Of Cloud Backup Services For Business

For a long time, the practice of backing up data has entirely taken place onsite. Many companies still store data on tapes and keep it in a secure server room in their business premises for backup purposes. Much has changed though since the inception of cloud backup services. Many businesses are now finding it better…

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Website builder platforms

Wix, Squarespace, UCoz: Which One To Choose?

In the hustle to get a website online, many aspiring entrepreneurs often skip the homework phase of testing and comparing different website building options. With so much energy and time spent into improving their products, odds are they want to get their websites up and running in a very fast manner. This is where Do-It-Yourself…

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heavy machine operation safety

Working With Heavy Machinery? Here Is What You Need To Know To Stay Safe

Working in environments where heavy equipment is used on a daily basis can be quite dangerous. Whether it is a construction site, a factory, a hangar in the airport, trenching, mining or an oil field, you must always take safety measures. You cannot assume that it’s safe just because there hasn’t been any incident. Staying…

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Warehouse safety

Warehouse Safety Tips

Given the concentration of potential risks and hazards in warehouses, it is important to adopt and correctly follow Health & Safety regulations and recommended procedures. Achieving this necessary aim will usually involve devoting time and resources. There are no short cuts – particularly as employee safety, well-being and output or productivity are at stake. The…

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waste removal and recycle services

What To Look For When Hiring A Commercial Rubbish Removal Service?

Even though the number of rubbish removal services in major cities around the world have more than doubled in the past decade not every one of them offers great commercial rubbish removal. In the developed world commercial rubbish removal is a whole different ball game and is a lot like industrial rubbish removal. The removal…

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transcription services

Transcription Service Ultimate Guide For Going Digital

Transcription is a service that is highly sought after by a variety of professionals, including doctors, journalists, lawyers, and business people. Transcription basically entails listening to an audio recording and then typing the contents in a text document. This service is mainly done by a highly trained transcriber. In the past, transcription required recordings on…

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Tech startups in India

How To Start A Software Company In India

Starting a new software company in India can be a very exciting venture for any man or woman with the talent and the drive to succeed. As our technology continues to deliver more and more phenomenal things to us on a daily basis, the need for containing development of software is critical to continue the…

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excavation machine renting

How To Get Into The Excavation Hire Business?

The Equipment Leasing Association of America recently released a study that showed that around 80% of all American businesses used equipment leasing on a fairly regular basis. There are a number of excavation hire companies that also rely on vehicle leasing services for an array of vehicle types. That said the high demand for heavy…

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Online Customer Service

Customer Service: Four Tips For Getting It Right

Great customer service is key for retaining your clients and maximizing profits. It doesn’t matter if you do business face to face, or through ecommerce, getting the customer service basics correct will bring buyers back again and again. Differentiate Yourself from the Competition These days, marketing savvy companies are using exceptional or unique customer service…

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