You don't have to be insecure!

There are still a lot of insecure websites out there.  Have you seen them?  Is your website one of them?

Have a look at any browser to see if you have a security problem.  In the Address bar look for a green padlock or similar graphic and, most importantly, look for the "s" after "http" as this indicates that the website is secure.

If you are not secure, a few bad things could happen. 

1. Your website could be defrauded by someone impersonating your site. (This happened to me last week; I headed for a dog food website and was shown a page of vitamins sold from China!) 
2. Personal data could be leaked.
3. Data transferred to and from your website could be corrupted.
4. Google and other search engines don't like it and consider it a negative ranking factor.
5. Potential Customers and Customers landing on your website are likely to have a negative impression of your company.  They may go elsewhere if they perceive you to be unsafe!

Hosting companies offer SSL certificates and they are easy to implement.  Typically the hosting company makes the change quickly and seamlessly.  However, be aware that some companies will charge for this. 

SeaShell Digital designates every website as secure.  Free of charge.  Because we know that, for small businesses, every bit helps.

Important Events From SBA and Score!

Simple Steps for Starting Your Business - Indian River County

Wednesday, January 15, 2020 from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM EST
Do you dream of starting a business? Do you know what it takes to turn that dream into a reality? It takes courage but it also requires knowledge. Let us help you acquire the knowledge to make your dreams of business ownership come true. This interactive two-hour seminar will deal with the key information you need to consider as you move forward.
Indian River County Chamber of Commerce

Simple Steps for Starting Your Business - St. Lucie County 

Wednesday, January 15, 2020 from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM EST
Do you dream of starting a business? Do you know what it takes to turn that dream into a reality? It takes courage but it also requires knowledge. Let us help you acquire the knowledge to make your dreams of business ownership come true. This interactive two-hour seminar will deal with the key information you need to consider as you move forward.
IRSC Pruitt Campus

Marketing 101 - Stuart
Wednesday, January 15, 2020 from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM EST
If you're currently running your business, you believe that you're the best kept secret in town, or you're just not getting the amount of business that you think you should, then sign-up of this workshop!! Thinking of starting a small business? This workshop will give you ideas on how to do your marketing plan and best market your small business.

Simple Steps for Starting Your Business - Martin County
Wednesday, January 15, 2020 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM EST
Do you dream of starting a business? Do you know what it takes to turn that dream into a reality? It takes courage but it also requires knowledge. Let us help you acquire the knowledge to make your dreams of business ownership come true. This interactive two-hour seminar will deal with the key information you need to consider as you move forward.
Indian River State College, Chastain Campus

NEW ! Marketing Strategies that Convert to Sales--01/22/2020--C0308
Wednesday, January 22, 2020 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM EST
Are you a small business owner that knows good marketing will increase sales, but you're not sure how to get started? Or, how to improve what you're already doing by tracking your marketing results? Then this workshop will be a valuable resource for you. It will focus on how to nurture your leads using a variety of marketing strategies.
Indian River State College Chastain Campus

Simple Steps for Starting Your Business, Series 1, Workshops 2 - 4 --01/29/2020--C0308 

Wednesday, January 29, 2020 at 10:00 AM EST -to- Wednesday, February 12, 2020 at 12:00 PM EST
Is Starting a Business Right for You? It's time to make the decision to proceed & make your business idea a reality! Simple Steps to Start a Business is a comprehensive, yet manageable series of workshops designed to help aspiring entrepreneurs start & grow successful businesses. Topics include Business Concepts, Marketing, & Financial Projections.
Indian River State College Pruitt Campus

Marketing 101 - Vero Beach
Wednesday, January 29, 2020 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM EST
If you're currently running your business, you believe that you're the best kept secret in town, or you're just not getting the amount of business that you think you should, then sign-up of this workshop!! Thinking of starting a small business? This workshop will give you ideas on how to do your marketing plan and best market your small business.
Indian River County Chamber of Commerce

More information and Registration: https://treasurecoast.score.org/content/take-workshop-60