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MCDA Business Brief
Insights on operations, finance, HR, and communications for growing businesses


Fix the Process Before AI Implementation
AI doesn't correct how work gets done. It follows it, faster and at a larger scale. Here's what to check before adding AI to any process.

Marilyn Murua


What Pay Transparency Laws Mean for Job Postings in 2026
A growing number of states now require employers to include a salary or wage range somewhere in the hiring process, and in many cases, directly in the job posting itself. If your business hasn't reviewed its job ad process against these requirements recently, this is worth a closer look, especially if you hire remotely or across state lines. Why this has become harder to ignore A few years ago, pay transparency requirements were concentrated in a handful of states. That's no

Marilyn Murua


Business Continuity Plan: What It Actually Needs to Cover
What a Business Continuity Plan Actually Needs to Cover Most business owners have thought about business continuity planning at some point, usually after hearing about it from an insurance agent, a client contract requirement, or a story about a company that didn't recover from a disruption. The instinct that follows is often the same: write a document, save it somewhere, and consider the topic handled. That instinct treats continuity planning as a compliance task. In practic

Marilyn Murua


Business Ethics in the Age of Data Privacy
In today’s digital era, businesses have access to more data than ever before. From customer preferences and purchase history to online...
Apr 7, 20255 min read


Top Cybersecurity Threats Businesses Face in 2025
As businesses continue to navigate an increasingly digital landscape, the importance of robust cybersecurity measures has never been more...
Mar 10, 20255 min read


Cybersecurity Essentials for Small and Medium-Sized Businesses: Best Practices for Data Protection
In an era where nearly every business activity has a digital component, cybersecurity is more crucial than ever—especially for small and...
Nov 8, 20244 min read


Protecting Your Business: 4 Common Scams to Watch Out For
It's crucial to stay informed and vigilant to protect your organization's financial and data assets.
Dec 8, 20232 min read


Guarding the Gateways: Why Small Businesses Are Ideal Cyber Targets
Big corporations make headlines for cyber breaches, but small businesses' vulnerabilities make them prime targets.
Nov 1, 20232 min read


The Importance of Cybersecurity for Small Businesses
Cybersecurity is a critical concern for businesses of all sizes, but it is particularly important for small businesses. Small businesses...
Jun 23, 20232 min read
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