Turn Key Office Expands Services to Include HR Solutions

Columbia, MD – February 24, 2011 – Turn Key Office is excited to announce the addition of HR Solutions to our portfolio of back office solutions for small and medium sized businesses. The new HR services complement Turn Key Office’s current selection of customizable back office solutions and provide additional outsourcing options for our clients. By outsourcing HR needs to Turn Key Office, business owners enjoy the benefits of an HR Department without incurring all the expenses and hassles that go along with having one in-house. The expansion of services includes Payroll through ADP, customized HR documents, benefits administration, and hiring assistance.

Services

Payroll through ADP:

Payroll services are provided at a wholesale rate and can be used as a stand-alone product or combined with our bookkeeping services. Full tax withholding, new hire reporting, compliance, next day direct deposit and overnight pay stub delivery are all included for one low monthly fee.

Customized HR Documents:

New hire orientation documents and employee handbooks are just a few of the HR documents that can be provided. Each document is customized to include information essential to our client’s business.

Benefits Administration:

Ensure your company and employees are receiving the appropriate benefits by allowing us to compare vendors for you. We also coordinate open enrollment and employee applications as well as calculate deductibles.

New Hire Assistance:

Finding the right employees to hire for your company is important but it can be time consuming. We assist our clients by coordinating the application process and providing reference and background checks on prospective hires. Background checks on current employees can also be completed as needed.

The expanded back office solutions allow Turn Key Office to continue to fulfill its goal of being a high-value business partner for the small to medium sized business community by providing an extended selection of outsourcing options. These options provide clients the opportunity to reduce overall costs and exceed current service levels.

HR Solutions, like all back office services offered by Turn Key Office, are customizable and can be used alone or in conjunction with any other service. After an initial, complimentary meeting, at which clients discuss their business needs, goals and budget, Turn Key Office provides recommendations and a customized engagement letter.

About Turn Key Office

Turn Key Office is located in Columbia, Maryland and is owned by Laura McInerney. The company provides a growing selection of opportunities for small and medium sized businesses to lower operating costs and increase productivity by locally outsourcing critical back office functions, such as IT support, bookkeeping, telecom, and now HR services.

For more information about the HR Services, please visit www.TurnKeyOffice.net or contact Laura McInerney at (410) 715-3657 or at Laura@TurnKeyOffice.net.

Protect Your Wireless Internet and Computer from Criminals

The Today Show had a segment this week about a man in Florida, named Malcolm Riddell, who’s wireless router was accessed or ‘stolen’ by a criminal in order to release child pornography. Suzanne Choney reported Riddell had no idea what was passing through his internet connection or who was using his wireless internet until the FBI stormed in to shut down the criminal activity! After further investigation, the real criminal was found, blocks away, and arrested.

The Dangers of Wireless Internet

Do you know who is using your internet? If you have a wireless router, the answer may be no. A quick search on Google reveals over 400,000 hits on how to steal your wireless internet. As Malcolm Riddell discovered, not securing your wireless Internet can be dangerous and turn into a major headache. Not only can a criminal use your wireless Internet to commit crimes, they can also use it to hack into your computers, infect your computers with viruses, and steal personal and confidential information.

Protect Your Wireless Internet

Does this mean you should stop using wireless Internet? Absolutely not! Wireless routers provide excellent Internet access, the flexibility to use the Internet anywhere in your home, and the ability to maintain the peace in your household as multiple family members can have access at the same time. In fact, there are a few, simple precautions you can take to keep your wireless Internet, computers, and family safe.

Set Up a Password for Your Wireless Internet

Simply taking the time to set up a password for your wireless network is incredibly important. By doing this, your network is no longer the thief’s lowest hanging fruit. Your wireless router should come with instructions on how to set up a password, either in a booklet or on a CD.  If you have lost the manual, you should be able to find instructions for your model online, or you can contact the maker of your router. If you need assistance in setting this, or your network, in general, up, we have certified technicians through Geek On Call that can help you in your home or business.

Block Websites Using Your Wireless Internet Router and Firewall

Second, block unwanted websites using your router and firewall. We’ve talked about this before and you can find step by step instructions here. Many Internet service providers, provide firewall/routers for free but if they do not, a firewall is a great investment when it comes to keeping your family safe. By setting your firewall to stop access to unwanted websites, you can prevent situations like the one that happened to Malcolm Riddell. Here are instructions on using your firewall to block websites.

Keep Your Computer Safe When on the Internet with Anti-Virus Software

Third, make sure you have anti-virus software and it is up to date. Our virus prevention tips can be found here. Not only is this incredibly important in preventing viruses, malware, and Trojans, it can stop the spread of an infected computer if it does access your network. Some Internet service providers, such as Comcast, give their customers free anti-virus software, as do some schools and businesses, so be sure to check with them to see what is offered. There are also several very good, free, anti-virus programs available for download.  These include MalwareBytes and MS Security Essentials.    

Follow these steps and you will be better protected from wireless Internet thieves who may be doing more with your Internet than just stealing your bandwidth. If you would like a certified technician to help ensure your wireless Internet is secure, please visit us at www.TurnKeyOffice.net or call 1(800) 905-GEEK(4335).

Do you have more suggestions on how to protect your wireless Internet? Please share them below.