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!

While there are many benefits to working from home, remote work also comes with unique challenges, especially during a Pandemic like COVID-19. Compared to office workspaces, remote work environments tend to have fewer safeguards against cyber threats, so it’s important to know a few basic internet safety tips when working from home...

Can we all agree that slow WiFi is the pits? Waiting for your connection to catch up with you is like watching paint dry - ten times over. We’re so used to immediate response rates from devices that the second we experience a swirling load icon, we clench up. So, let's discuss a few simple (and free!) ways to maximize your internet speeds with these 10 easy tips.

Working from home is far from instinctual. There’re a lot of nuances everyone has to learn before flying solo. One of those being how to conduct yourself in virtual meetings. It’s not so much an art as it is common courtesy, but in case you need a refresher, here are our top do’s and don’ts of video meeting etiquette...

While there are many benefits to working from home, remote work also comes with unique challenges, particularly around information security. Compared to office workspaces, remote work environments tend to have fewer safeguards against cyber threats. New risks emerge when employees leave the veil of IT protection and take computers offsite, so it’s important to know a few basic internet safety tips when working from home. Here are four Internet Safety Tips to keep you Safeguarded at Home:

Whether by choice or due to COVID-19, working from home comes with both perks and drawbacks. Perks: You save money (goodbye lunch dates and long commutes), and you save time (hello wiping out house chores on break). Drawbacks: The lack of separation between work and home can make it difficult to stay focused. To help, here are five tips to stay productive, accountable, and engaged while working from home.

Across GVTC’s service area, our team members continue to connect and support local communities - providing essential communications services that keep us safe and whole during these times. It’s work that requires all hands on deck - or telephone poles? Either way, we’ve never been prouder and more grateful for #TeamGVTC. Nominated by peers, we’re introducing a few star-studded contributors making a difference. Meet some of the team keeping you connected.

In a unanimous vote by the current GVTC Board of Directors, we’re excited to announce that GVTC members are to receive record-breaking Capital Credits this year. In addition, members will be issued their credits in a new, more efficient, way.

Since June 2018, the GVTC Board of Directors has approved trimming active member payments by 20% every month, on qualifying services, simply for being a loyal member of the co-op. See if you qualify today!