Our company, Summit-Tek, is growing and experiencing a busy hiring cycle. As most small businesses in the IT field know, our market’s very competitive and there is no lack of experienced candidates! To find the best fit for our team, we look for character traits that don’t require any talent or experience. Experience alone shouldn’t…
Our company, Summit-Tek, is growing and experiencing a busy hiring cycle. As most small businesses in the IT field know, our market’s very competitive and there is no lack of experienced ca In today’s fast-paced IT industry, two key roles shape the tech landscape: prime IT service providers and IT subcontractors. While the prime providers…
Maritime transportation remains the go-to method when it comes to trading in bulk, with international shipments being responsible for close to 90% of goods. This provides an ideal platform for smuggling illegal goods as well, which in-turn makes maritime security a matter of great importance to businesses and governments alike. To combat against nefarious actors…
COVID remains a challenge for small businesses. The international pandemic has put citizens and businesses on their heels since last March. New regulations and mandates have the entire world adapting to stark and sudden changes on a nearly weekly basis and these new measures continue to impact small businesses the most. A research article prepared…
What’s in a business name? There are plenty of examples of successful companies whose names are tied to their task and purpose, but how necessary is it to become successful? You may want to associate your brand to a family name or some variation thereof, while others might choose a less meaningful approach. Would you…
How many of you have ever been misunderstood? Maybe you could not find the right words, the other parties did not listen as intently as they should have or have suffered an awkward silence because neither of you could find anything to say. The root of the issue remains the same: ineffective communication. In my…
A global security conference hosted by GardaWorld International in Houston, Texas, in early February provided a welcome opportunity to confer with area Oil &Gas sector companies on security concerns for business travelers in various regions of the world, particularly the Middle East and Africa. Representing Summit-Tek, Senior Director Michael Daigle had the opportunity to meet…
When you hire a company to look into your security, you want them to be secure themselves. You won’t want to hand over all of your data, trade information, and staff details to someone you cannot trust. Investigative companies are commonplace in the world of business. Finding one which stands out amongst the competition is…
Should you find yourself involved in litigation, you’ll want to have the best preparation team backing you. In most cases, the more accurate and convincing the information increases your probability of being victorious. Having an experienced investigative team on your case relieves some of the stress brought on by legal proceedings, and a combined century…
I began writing this piece to discuss how the latest tariffs imposed by the United States and China are unfairly affecting Small Business and how large corporations garner support from the Administration, specifically the Department of Commerce to circumvent these newly imposed tariffs, i.e., Apple. The tech giant was able to convince the Administration that…