A doorstep scam or fraud is someone tricking you out of your money or sensitive information when you answer your door. While you can easily escape other forms of scams, such as phone, postal, and online scams, doorstep scams can sometimes be more challenging.

Every parent wants to help their child be the best version of themselves. A study of successful entrepreneurs found 93 percent of them admitting that their childhood experiences played a vital role in their lives. Most of them were encouraged by their parents and other family members to act as entrepreneurs at an early age.

Seniors today live longer than ever. In 1985, older adults accounted for 11 percent of the U.S. population. By 2010, they totaled 13 percent and are expected to reach 20 percent by 2030. Even though this is a remarkable feat of public health and modern medicine, it presents a new challenge. That challenge is one of risk management for the 27 percent of adults aged 60 and above who live alone. So, how can you handle intruders, domestic hazards, and health emergencies? How can they live their day-to-day lives without your family worrying about them? The answer is home security systems. A home security system is an investment towards your safety and well-being. It also proves to your loved ones that you care. If you let us, we will show you six situations where a home security system would come handy.

This year we are dedicating the month of October to our Round Up for Change program with our very first Round Up for Change drive. Our goal is to have as many new members enrolling as possible by the end of October to help with our largest project of the year, The GVTC Foundation Thanksgiving Giveback.

Millions—if not billions—of people have gone through rapid changes in their work and personal lives since the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic. For some, this change means that they had to transition to a work-from-home situation quickly.

Excelling at work is one thing everyone strives for, whether you're an employee or the CEO of your company. At least - that’s our hope. Several factors could affect your productivity levels at the office. It could be meetings running longer than they should or not knowing how to manage your tasks.

There are pros and cons to both remote and in-office work, however, as it stands many employers are having to learn ways to keep the spirit of their companies alive through this unprecedented time. The most crucial thing is to focus on the goal and vision of the company and also keep your team morale high. That said, here are some useful tips to boost team morale while working from home.

The internet is full of websites that are either fake, fraudulent, or a scam. It’s a sad fact of life. You see, the evolution of the internet has brought with it a number of extremely convenient advances in the way we shop, bank, and interact with the world around us.

It can sometimes be tricky to spot work-from-home scams since they often appear alongside legitimate opportunities on popular job-search websites. But it's important to educate yourself to avoid losing money instead of gaining a job.

Every parent wants to help their child be the best version of themselves. A study of successful entrepreneurs found 93 percent of them admitting that their childhood experiences played a vital role in their lives. Most of them were encouraged by their parents and other family members to act as entrepreneurs at an early age.

Most professionals would agree that keeping tabs on daily tasks requires a certain level of precision and discretion for success. What better way to stay organized and fly through your tasks than utilizing a handy to-do app? There are several of these types of apps out there that promise to make life easier and convenient today.

A big part of getting back to normal involves going to regularly scheduled events as best we can - like school. In just a few weeks, kids will start a new school year, and as a part of their “new normal,” many will opt for distance learning instead of attending in person.

Morning routines can set the tone for the entire day, making the difference between a productive day and a whole lot of procrastination. However, if your previous habits aren’t cutting it anymore, and you can’t stay focused on work, you might need a new plan. Now we have to work on finding ways to remedy the situation and offer useful tips to help stay focused.

The Round Up for Change program was created to help fund community efforts of The GVTC Foundation, GVTC’s philanthropic arm. It allows customers to donate a small amount each month through their billing statements to the Foundation. But wait, there’s more....

Despite postponing its 2020 Annual Meeting, GVTC continued its tradition of welcoming newly elected and returning members to its board of directors, honoring its 2020 President’s Award recipients, and announcing an increase in Capital Credits for GVTC members.

When was the last time you cleaned your devices? And I don’t mean randomly wiping down the surfaces with a shirt to remove a smudge or dust particle. I mean really scrubbing away those fossilized fingerprints off your keyboard and screens, clearing caches, cookies, logs, and browser histories to speed up your processing power.

If you haven’t heard about HBO’s new streaming service, it’s time to come into the fold. We’re talking about the new kid on the block this month: HBO Max™. It’s part HBO, part Warner Brothers, part Cartoon Network. Really, it has at least one big hit for everyone in the family, and it’s making waves in the streaming world.

As COVID-19 cases spike, GVTC sees a continued need in the communities it serves. See what aid GVTC is extending.

GVTC first committed to the FCC’s “Keep America Connected Pledge" on March 23, 2020, to ensure every American had access to the internet. However, in light of current events, it's clear that more work is still to be done. That's why we're extending out pledge further through July 31, 2020 to help our communities stay connected!