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3 Game-changing trends for small businesses in 2025

For the millions of small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) across the world, staying competitive in today’s fast-paced market requires more than just hard work; it demands adaptability and a forward-looking mindset. Rising costs and shifting consumer expectations are creating new hurdles, but they also offer opportunities for growth and innovation.

Hack-proof your passwords with the latest NIST password guidelines

Want to outsmart hackers? Start with your passwords. By following the latest guidelines from the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), you can create robust passwords that will keep your accounts and information secure.

The evolution of password guidelines

Initially, NIST emphasized the complexity of passwords, encouraging a mix of uppercase letters, lowercase letters, numbers, and special characters.

Season’s Greetings from PCM

As we approach the end of another year, we wanted to take a moment and send season’s greetings from all of us. Wishing you and your loved ones a Merry Christmas and all the best in the coming year.

Ed & Henrietta VanderLaan, Rob VanderLaan and staff:

Maurice Brink, Patricia Cullum, Iain Emslie, Marcel Heiberg, Tanya Jerome, Mark Kottelenberg, Tina Morris, Matthew Pettorossi, Scott Ritchie, Mike Tigchelaar, Alvar Vandenbeukel, Adrian VanderLaan, Corey VanderLaan, Dave VanderMeulen and Ed Zuidema.

Top holiday cyberthreats retailers need to watch out for

During the holidays, retailers can feel overwhelmed by the number of tasks they need to complete. But while keeping up with the holiday rush, they also need to be vigilant about potential cyberthreats. With more customers shopping online and increased payment activity, there are several risks that can affect retailers during this time.