Our lead story today is a follow up on last week’s article on microbusinesses and identity theft. Figuring out what data to protect, from whom, and how are often key decisions that need attention from time-pressed microbusiness owners, pronto.

According to the Federal Trade Commission, identity theft effects 10 million Americans and costs businesses $50 billion every year. Journal Washington State Bureau Chief Diane Ensey brings us the cautionary tale of how one microbusiness owner found out, first hand, about the costs of identity theft.