--- title: SeedSpark Blogs | Business Growth Services in Charlotte, N.C. (8) description: We'll keep you and your small to medium sized business on track and up to date in the ever evolving world of technology and digital. 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From texts and social media messages to phone calls and impromptu meetings, we're constantly fighting wave after wave of distractions threatening our mental focus. Thankfully, Microsoft has ... By [Samuel Adams](https://blog.seedspark.com/blog/author/samuel-adams)   Dec 07, 2021 [**](https://blog.seedspark.com/blog/windows-11-focus-tips) - [**](https://www.facebook.com/sharer/sharer.php?u=https://blog.seedspark.com/blog/top-5-tips-for-microsoft-teams&title=Top%205%20Tips%20for%20Microsoft%20Teams&description=From%20company%20meetings%20to%20family%20gatherings,%20Microsoft%20Teams%20is%20packed%20with%20handy%20features%20to%20make%20connecting%20fun%20and%20easy.) - [**](https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?source=https://blog.seedspark.com/blog/top-5-tips-for-microsoft-teams&text=Top%205%20Tips%20for%20Microsoft%20Teams%20-%20https://blog.seedspark.com/blog/top-5-tips-for-microsoft-teams) - [**](https://www.linkedin.com/shareArticle?mini=true&url=https://blog.seedspark.com/blog/top-5-tips-for-microsoft-teams&title=Top%205%20Tips%20for%20Microsoft%20Teams&summary=From%20company%20meetings%20to%20family%20gatherings,%20Microsoft%20Teams%20is%20packed%20with%20handy%20features%20to%20make%20connecting%20fun%20and%20easy.) ## [Top 5 Tips for Microsoft Teams](https://blog.seedspark.com/blog/top-5-tips-for-microsoft-teams) Since launching in 2017, Microsoft Teams has grown into something much larger than a little-known Skype competitor. On top of being a core part of the way that millions of business users around the world connect and communicate, Teams has evolved into Microsoft’s answer to Apple’s FaceTime – the ... By [Samuel Adams](https://blog.seedspark.com/blog/author/samuel-adams)   Dec 01, 2021 [**](https://blog.seedspark.com/blog/top-5-tips-for-microsoft-teams) - [**](https://www.facebook.com/sharer/sharer.php?u=https://blog.seedspark.com/blog/holiday-cybersecurity&title=How%20to%20Prepare%20Your%20Cybersecurity%20for%20the%20Holiday%20Season&description=Before%20you%20head%20home%20for%20the%20holidays,%20here%20are%20some%20important%20steps%20to%20help%20prep%20your%20cybersecurity%20for%20the%20holiday%20season.) - [**](https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?source=https://blog.seedspark.com/blog/holiday-cybersecurity&text=How%20to%20Prepare%20Your%20Cybersecurity%20for%20the%20Holiday%20Season%20-%20https://blog.seedspark.com/blog/holiday-cybersecurity) - [**](https://www.linkedin.com/shareArticle?mini=true&url=https://blog.seedspark.com/blog/holiday-cybersecurity&title=How%20to%20Prepare%20Your%20Cybersecurity%20for%20the%20Holiday%20Season&summary=Before%20you%20head%20home%20for%20the%20holidays,%20here%20are%20some%20important%20steps%20to%20help%20prep%20your%20cybersecurity%20for%20the%20holiday%20season.) ## [How to Prepare Your Cybersecurity for the Holiday Season](https://blog.seedspark.com/blog/holiday-cybersecurity) While this year's biggest deals may be the talk of the town, our team at SeedSpark is focusing on a different kind of "Cyber Monday". The National Retail Federation is forecasting a record-breaking year for holiday shopping with an estimated $850 billion in revenue - a ~10% increase as compared to ... By [Samuel Adams](https://blog.seedspark.com/blog/author/samuel-adams)   Nov 29, 2021 [**](https://blog.seedspark.com/blog/holiday-cybersecurity) - [**](https://www.facebook.com/sharer/sharer.php?u=https://blog.seedspark.com/blog/thanksgiving-tech&title=5%20Technologies%20We're%20Thankful%20for%20in%202021&description=Technology%20is%20constantly%20evolving,%20but%20we're%20looking%20back%20on%20the%20technology%20that%20we're%20most%20thankful%20for%20in%202021.) - [**](https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?source=https://blog.seedspark.com/blog/thanksgiving-tech&text=5%20Technologies%20We're%20Thankful%20for%20in%202021%20-%20https://blog.seedspark.com/blog/thanksgiving-tech) - [**](https://www.linkedin.com/shareArticle?mini=true&url=https://blog.seedspark.com/blog/thanksgiving-tech&title=5%20Technologies%20We're%20Thankful%20for%20in%202021&summary=Technology%20is%20constantly%20evolving,%20but%20we're%20looking%20back%20on%20the%20technology%20that%20we're%20most%20thankful%20for%20in%202021.) ## [5 Technologies We're Thankful for in 2021](https://blog.seedspark.com/blog/thanksgiving-tech) Thanksgiving is the perfect opportunity to look back on what we've been the most thankful for throughout the year. While 2021 has certainly had its fair share of challenges, our team at SeedSpark is thankful for the tech that has kept us protected and connected through all of the ups and downs. ... By [Samuel Adams](https://blog.seedspark.com/blog/author/samuel-adams)   Nov 22, 2021 [**](https://blog.seedspark.com/blog/thanksgiving-tech) - [**](https://www.facebook.com/sharer/sharer.php?u=https://blog.seedspark.com/blog/time-saving-holiday-tech&title=Tech%20to%20Help%20You%20Save%20Time%20During%20the%20Holiday%20Season&description=No%20matter%20what's%20on%20your%20holiday%20to-do%20list,%20check%20out%20this%20time-saving%20tech%20to%20help%20you%20stay%20focused%20all%20season%20long!) - [**](https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?source=https://blog.seedspark.com/blog/time-saving-holiday-tech&text=Tech%20to%20Help%20You%20Save%20Time%20During%20the%20Holiday%20Season%20-%20https://blog.seedspark.com/blog/time-saving-holiday-tech) - [**](https://www.linkedin.com/shareArticle?mini=true&url=https://blog.seedspark.com/blog/time-saving-holiday-tech&title=Tech%20to%20Help%20You%20Save%20Time%20During%20the%20Holiday%20Season&summary=No%20matter%20what's%20on%20your%20holiday%20to-do%20list,%20check%20out%20this%20time-saving%20tech%20to%20help%20you%20stay%20focused%20all%20season%20long!) ## [Tech to Help You Save Time During the Holiday Season](https://blog.seedspark.com/blog/time-saving-holiday-tech) The holiday season is almost here! While it might be a great opportunity to celebrate with friends and family, an influx of parties, family gatherings, school events, and holiday shopping can create a hectic holiday to-do list. Thankfully, today's newest smartphones and tablets are good for more ... By [Samuel Adams](https://blog.seedspark.com/blog/author/samuel-adams)   Nov 11, 2021 [**](https://blog.seedspark.com/blog/time-saving-holiday-tech) - [**](https://www.facebook.com/sharer/sharer.php?u=https://blog.seedspark.com/blog/what-is-password-spraying&title=What%20is%20Password%20Spraying?&description=Hackers%20are%20taking%20a%20shotgun%20approach%20to%20crack%20into%20accounts,%20using%20common%20passwords%20to%20try%20and%20strongarm%20their%20way%20in.%20Here%20is%20what%20you%20need%20to%20know.) - [**](https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?source=https://blog.seedspark.com/blog/what-is-password-spraying&text=What%20is%20Password%20Spraying?%20-%20https://blog.seedspark.com/blog/what-is-password-spraying) - [**](https://www.linkedin.com/shareArticle?mini=true&url=https://blog.seedspark.com/blog/what-is-password-spraying&title=What%20is%20Password%20Spraying?&summary=Hackers%20are%20taking%20a%20shotgun%20approach%20to%20crack%20into%20accounts,%20using%20common%20passwords%20to%20try%20and%20strongarm%20their%20way%20in.%20Here%20is%20what%20you%20need%20to%20know.) ## [What is Password Spraying?](https://blog.seedspark.com/blog/what-is-password-spraying) Hackers are constantly testing new strategies in an effort to gain access to user accounts, but password spraying is becoming a much more common tactic. Rather than relying on specific passwords obtained in data breaches, password spraying is the practice of taking a "shotgun approach" to login ... By [Samuel Adams](https://blog.seedspark.com/blog/author/samuel-adams)   Nov 10, 2021 [**](https://blog.seedspark.com/blog/what-is-password-spraying) - [**](https://www.facebook.com/sharer/sharer.php?u=https://blog.seedspark.com/blog/holiday-cybersecurity-tips&title=Cybersecurity%20Tips%20to%20Stay%20Safe%20During%20the%20Holiday%20Season&description=From%20online%20shopping%20to%20connecting%20virtually,%20technology%20plays%20a%20big%20part%20in%20the%20holiday%20season!%20Here%20are%20some%20cybersecurity%20steps%20to%20help%20you%20stay%20safe.) - [**](https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?source=https://blog.seedspark.com/blog/holiday-cybersecurity-tips&text=Cybersecurity%20Tips%20to%20Stay%20Safe%20During%20the%20Holiday%20Season%20-%20https://blog.seedspark.com/blog/holiday-cybersecurity-tips) - [**](https://www.linkedin.com/shareArticle?mini=true&url=https://blog.seedspark.com/blog/holiday-cybersecurity-tips&title=Cybersecurity%20Tips%20to%20Stay%20Safe%20During%20the%20Holiday%20Season&summary=From%20online%20shopping%20to%20connecting%20virtually,%20technology%20plays%20a%20big%20part%20in%20the%20holiday%20season!%20Here%20are%20some%20cybersecurity%20steps%20to%20help%20you%20stay%20safe.) ## [Cybersecurity Tips to Stay Safe During the Holiday Season](https://blog.seedspark.com/blog/holiday-cybersecurity-tips) Statistics show that more than 2.14 billion people are shopping online in 2021 - but that's not the only way that technology is powering the holidays. From Teams to Facetime, video calls are bringing families and friends together all over the world to bridge the gap and bring holiday cheer to ... By [Samuel Adams](https://blog.seedspark.com/blog/author/samuel-adams)   Nov 08, 2021 [**](https://blog.seedspark.com/blog/holiday-cybersecurity-tips) - [**](https://www.facebook.com/sharer/sharer.php?u=https://blog.seedspark.com/blog/custom-apps-construction&title=Custom%20Applications%20for%20Construction%20Services%20-%20Why%20Have%20a%20Custom%20App?&description=From%20connecting%20with%20your%20team%20to%20capturing%20data,%20custom%20applications%20save%20construction%20services%20teams%20time%20and%20money%20to%20help%20grow%20their%20business.) - [**](https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?source=https://blog.seedspark.com/blog/custom-apps-construction&text=Custom%20Applications%20for%20Construction%20Services%20-%20Why%20Have%20a%20Custom%20App?%20-%20https://blog.seedspark.com/blog/custom-apps-construction) - [**](https://www.linkedin.com/shareArticle?mini=true&url=https://blog.seedspark.com/blog/custom-apps-construction&title=Custom%20Applications%20for%20Construction%20Services%20-%20Why%20Have%20a%20Custom%20App?&summary=From%20connecting%20with%20your%20team%20to%20capturing%20data,%20custom%20applications%20save%20construction%20services%20teams%20time%20and%20money%20to%20help%20grow%20their%20business.) ## [Custom Applications for Construction Services - Why Have a Custom App?](https://blog.seedspark.com/blog/custom-apps-construction) What do plumbers, painters, electricians, and general contractors have in common? All of them come together to help build the future of cities as they grow and expand – but with that expansion comes a lot of work. For small businesses that are struggling to keep track of their projects on pen and ... By [Samuel Adams](https://blog.seedspark.com/blog/author/samuel-adams)   Nov 08, 2021 [**](https://blog.seedspark.com/blog/custom-apps-construction) - [**](https://www.facebook.com/sharer/sharer.php?u=https://blog.seedspark.com/blog/mfa-code-stealing&title=Bots%20Are%20Stealing%20MFA%20Codes%20and%20Accessing%20Accounts%20-%20The%20New%20Cyber%20Threat%20in%202021&description=One-time%20password%20(OTP)%20bots%20are%20tricking%20users%20into%20sharing%20their%20MFA%20codes,%20handing%20over%20access%20to%20their%20accounts%20and%20private%20data.%20Here%20is%20what%20you%20should%20know%20about%202021's%20latest%20cyberattack%20strategy.) - [**](https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?source=https://blog.seedspark.com/blog/mfa-code-stealing&text=Bots%20Are%20Stealing%20MFA%20Codes%20and%20Accessing%20Accounts%20-%20The%20New%20Cyber%20Threat%20in%202021%20-%20https://blog.seedspark.com/blog/mfa-code-stealing) - [**](https://www.linkedin.com/shareArticle?mini=true&url=https://blog.seedspark.com/blog/mfa-code-stealing&title=Bots%20Are%20Stealing%20MFA%20Codes%20and%20Accessing%20Accounts%20-%20The%20New%20Cyber%20Threat%20in%202021&summary=One-time%20password%20(OTP)%20bots%20are%20tricking%20users%20into%20sharing%20their%20MFA%20codes,%20handing%20over%20access%20to%20their%20accounts%20and%20private%20data.%20Here%20is%20what%20you%20should%20know%20about%202021's%20latest%20cyberattack%20strategy.) ## [Bots Are Stealing MFA Codes and Accessing Accounts - The New Cyber Threat in 2021](https://blog.seedspark.com/blog/mfa-code-stealing) Cybersecurity has quickly evolved over the last decade. From simple pin numbers and passwords to more complex password requirements and even passphrases, users around the world have constantly upped the ante in an effort to fight back against a nearly constant stream of attacks coming from every ... 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