Business Solutions for Spring 2018

2 SPRING 2018 PANORA TELCO Main Office: (641) 755-2424 Technical Support: (641) 755-TECH (8324) Request a Service Call: (641) 755-2424 Request a Locate: (800) 292-8989 Mailing: 114 East Main, P.O. Box 189 Panora, IA 50216 GUTHRIE CENTER COMMUNICATIONS Main Office: (641) 332-2000 Technical Support: (641) 332-2225 Request a Service Call: (641) 332-2000 Request a Locate: (800) 292-8989 Mailing: 403 State Street Guthrie Center, IA 50115 Solutions for Business is a publication of Panora Telco, 114 East Main, P.O. Box 189, Panora, IA 50216 and Guthrie Center Communications, 403 State Street, Guthrie Center, IA 50115. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form, electronic, photocopying, recording, mechanical, or otherwise without the prior written permission of Panora Telco or Guthrie Center Communications. All rights are reserved. Editorial and Circulation – Contact Jaime Waddle, 114 East Main St., P.O. Box 189, Panora, IA 50216, (641) 755-2424 Trademarks – All brand names and product names used in this publication are trade names, service marks, trade- marks, or registered trademarks of their respective owners. Additional Issues – Extra issues are available to business customers on a limited basis while supplies last. Contact Jaime Waddle, 114 East Main St., P.O. Box 189, Panora, IA 50216, (641) 755-2424 Copyright © 2018 by Panora Telco, Guthrie Center Communications, and Cornerstone Publishing Group, Inc. POSTMASTER Send changes to: Jaime Waddle, 114 East Main St., P.O. Box 189, Panora, IA 50216 SPR 18 Lend a helpful hand on Main Street and keep a watchful eye on cyberspace. These days, businesses have in-person interactions with local colleagues, customers, and community partners as well as a variety of electronic connections via the internet. We explore both in this issue of Solutions for Business . As you’ll see on page 3, we encourage you to BeVocal About Buying Local . Remind your friends and neighbors to support local businesses whenever possible, since doing so helps the community as a whole. A relatively new addition to Main Street is The Funky Zebras Panora , the subject of our Business Spotlight on pages 4 and 5. Customers are enjoying the variety of clothing and accessories sold at this unique boutique, and owners Karla Bristle, Lorrie Motsick, and Dee Eckley are enjoying reliable internet and phone services from Panora Telco. This content about local businesses is followed up by warnings about what faraway cybercriminals can do unless you take precautions. You’ll find helpful tips in Cyber Security Essentials on page 6 and Your Guide to Ransomware Prevention on page 7. Panora Telco and Guthrie Center Communications are close by to help your business go far. Contact us for solutions to meet your communications challenges. Sincerely, Andrew M. Randol General Manager Panora Telco & Guthrie Center Communications PRINTED ON RECYCLED PAPER FOR BUSINESS