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Urgent Trademark Filing Emails Are Back — And This One Is a Scam

Posted on January 20, 2026 Written by Bill Hartzer

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If you run a business, own a domain name, or operate a website, chances are you’ve received one of these emails. The subject line is urgent. The language sounds legal. The consequences sound terrifying.

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CompTIA Targets Sales and Marketing Pros With Role-Based AI Courses

Posted on January 13, 2026 Written by Bill Hartzer

CompTIA Inc. is the world’s leading provider of vendor-neutral information technology (IT) training and certification products. CompTIA unlocks potential in millions of aspiring technology professionals and careers changers. Working in partnership with thousands of academic institutions and training providers, CompTIA helps students build career-ready skills through best-in-class learning solutions, industry-recognized certifications and career resources.

Artificial intelligence shows up in slide decks, planning meetings, and vendor pitches. Real results often lag behind the hype. CompTIA says the gap has less to do with tools and more to do with training.

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New Poll Reveals: Americans Say Tech Regulations Could Cripple Main Street

Posted on November 12, 2025 Written by Bill Hartzer

More than 9-in-10 voters agree that digital tools and platforms are important to the survival of small businesses. https://internetforgrowth.com/voter-insights/

A new national survey from Internet for Growth delivers a message policymakers can’t ignore: voters see digital tools as the backbone of Main Street survival. According to the report, 94% of voters believe that online advertising, e-commerce, and social media are vital to small business operations. And they’re deeply concerned that new taxes or regulations targeting “Big Tech” could end up strangling small businesses instead.

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From Google to BBB: Rebekah Dopp Takes the Helm at a Pivotal Moment

Posted on October 2, 2025 Written by Bill Hartzer

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Rebekah E. Dopp Steps In as New CEO of the International Association of Better Business Bureaus

The International Association of Better Business Bureaus (IABBB) has appointed Rebekah E. Dopp as its next Chief Executive Officer. This marks a pivotal moment for the Better Business Bureau (BBB) as it steps into its second century of service with a renewed focus on trust, technology, and global reach. The choice of Dopp underscores an agenda centered on both continuity and reinvention.

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Software Experts Picks Squarespace as Top Platform of 2025

Posted on August 1, 2025 Written by Bill Hartzer

Squarespace Just Took the Top Spot — Here’s What Made It 2025’s Best Website Builder

SoftwareExperts.org has just released its 2025 list of standout digital platforms, and Squarespace didn’t just make the cut — it grabbed the crown.

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Fraudsters Are Exploiting PayPal Commerce: Here’s What Online Sellers Need to Know

Posted on June 4, 2025 Written by Bill Hartzer

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A growing number of ecommerce sellers are reporting being targeted by a sophisticated and frustrating form of fraud abuse via PayPal. In a recent Hacker News thread, a startup founder described being bombarded with a stream of low-value purchases—each disputed within hours—made through PayPal’s Multiparty APIs on their digital marketplace. The attacks appear automated, intentional, and potentially damaging, especially for small businesses already operating on thin margins.

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