Cyber security for small businesses

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As a business owner, you’re probably familiar with a few essential business terms.

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One of the big ones you might know is the Marketing Mix, often called the “4 Ps of Marketing”.

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The four basic pillars of any marketing strategy are:

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Product

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Price

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Placement

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And promotion.

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But the Four Ps were coined over 50 years ago, and they don’t address a key innovation that’s come along since: the internet.

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The internet can make business easier, but it also adds a 5th P to the Marketing Mix: protection.

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Protection means keeping your business, customers and suppliers safe by taking simple actions to keep your online data and devices secure.

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Focusing on protection isn’t just good for your customers. It’s good for your business’ success, too.

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More than 4 in 5 Canadians say they’d spend their money elsewhere if a company failed to keep their data safe.

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But by assuring customers that protecting their information is your priority, you can build a strong brand and create loyal customers.

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So how do you implement protection into your marketing plan?

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Download the Get Cyber Safe Guide for Small and Medium Businesses.

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It’s got all the information you need to apply the results of your assessment and help you build a safer, more secure business.

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Just like the other 4 Ps of Marketing, how to best implement protection depends on your business and its customers.

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Visit GetCyberSafe.ca for more cyber security tips for small and medium business owners.

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