October 2025
Q4 is Here!
Time for the final sprint of 2025 to begin. This month, SmartTips takes a look at all things autumn, from scary to sweet. Our team has content to help you tackle bloodsucking subscription fees and other hidden costs, as well as the monster hiding in everyone’s closet: cybersecurity anxiety. Don’t worry, we take the edge off with a salute to International Coffee Day and a fun roundup of horror movie trivia. Enjoy our first issue of Q4, and get ready to make a run for the holidays.
In This Issue:
- National Cybersecurity Month: Practical Protection for Small and Mid-Sized Businesses
- Scary Truths About Hidden Costs
- A Toast to International Coffee Day
- Spooky Cinema!
National Cybersecurity Month: Practical Protection for Small and Mid-Sized Businesses
Every October, National Cybersecurity Awareness Month reminds us that digital safety is no longer optional. With thoughtful planning, consistent staff training, and a disaster recovery strategy, even the leanest organizations can build strong defenses.
Scary Truths About Hidden Costs
Running a small business is rewarding, exciting, and, of course, often overwhelming. But sometimes, the scariest threats aren’t competitors or economic downturn; they’re the hidden costs lurking in your books.
A Toast to International Coffee Day
International Coffee Day, celebrated every year on October 1, is a glorious global tribute to one of humanity’s most cherished beverages and the rich traditions that surround it. Officially established in 2015 by the International Coffee Organization, the day not only honors the love of coffee but also raises awareness about the entire coffee journey.
Spooky Cinema!
It’s the time of year when we think about things that go bump in the night. Test your A-lister aptitude by identifying the most notorious dramatis personae in the motion picture horror genre—we dare you!
