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Part I: The Benefits of a Purchasing Card Program for Your Business
It seems that every day, the business professional is introduced and enticed with a system or tool to help them communicate, sell, track and even operate completely differently. But with technology, it’s not just about doing something different. It’s about using that technology to do something better. And in the world of B2B communications, one of those technologies is a Purchasing…Read More -
“I Quit”….Really???
The work force is listening more intently as the sound of opportunity has begun knocking softly. As employees are becoming increasingly confident that the recession is nearing an end, hiring opportunities are beginning to entice many to let go of the jobs they were holding onto so dearly and venture out in their fields to see what else may be…Read More -
The Age of the Freelancer
As many businesses cautiously begin to hire new employees, a different type of worker is emerging as the top choice for many recruiters. More and more companies are seeking out independent contractors to fill positions that were once deemed to be standard full-time positions. As the recession finally begins to halt, a transformation in how we work and what we…Read More -
Part Two: Fraud Investigation Requirements and Best Practices
Baseline Requirements – A successful internal investigation program should include the following baseline requirements: Independence – The group or individual(s) assigned responsibility to conduct internal investigations should have an appropriate level of independence to investigate all matters without inappropriate or undue influence by management Defined Scope and Responsibilities – Defining scope and responsibilities is particularly important if there is a team…Read More -
Fahrenheit Finance Success Story
Small businesses often begin with a dream and here at Fahrenheit Finance we are dedicated to helping turn those dreams into a reality. There is nothing more fulfilling in our business than to successfully provide a platform to assist small businesses take their company to the next level by providing the right finance and accounting resources when, and only when,…Read More -
Part One: Fraud Prevention and Detection Best Practices
It seems a day doesn’t go by where there isn’t a news article talking about an employee who stole customer data or intellectual property, embezzled funds, or committed some other nefarious act against their employer. According to the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE) most recentReport to the Nation on Occupational Fraud and Abuseorganizations lose 7% of their annual revenues…Read More -
Start a stimulus plan in your office
Employment concerns have risen almost as fast as unemployment rates over the last couple years. When employees feel like they need to keep one eye on their job status and one on their work, productivity dips and the worry can become a self-fulfilling prophecy. So what do you do to make sure your employees and team members know that they’ve…Read More -
The HIRE Act…what’s in it for you?
If you are unemployed, raise your hand. All fifteen million of you. Now sigh a giant sigh of relief. The U.S. Congress and President Obama have passed a new law to encourage employers to hire you. The tentative pace towards stability just turned into a bit of a skip as the law was signed into effect on March 18th, 2010. …Read More -
Increasing the value of a company before selling it.
We all know it’s necessary, right? Well, we’re not just talking about building up your billings or sales. What we’re talking about here are a few strategies you can implement to make your buyer happy when he or she examines your company’s financial health. The best overall strategy is to look for financial and performance indicators that point toward things…Read More -
One lesson always leads to another: SXSW follow up
Remember last week when we told you that you had to be paying attention to what was going on in Austin, TX, at SXSW? In particular, we recommended following along online with the session about how data geeks would change the world of finance. Well if you took our advice, then you already know how that worked out. If not,…Read More -
Why you need to pay attention to Austin, TX, this week
As most of us begin to thaw out, there are literally thousands of people converging from all over the world on the eclectic city of Austin, TX. Their goal is to bask in the present, but mostly the future, of the film, music and interactive technology industries. From March 12 – 21, attendees will be treated to panel discussions and…Read More -
CFO turnover on the decline
Big business appears to be increasing the focus on strategic fiscal management as CFO turnover within the ranks of large companies dropped 28% last year. An article on cfo.com titled Downturn in Turnoverillustrates this trend with some impressive statistics, such as: CFO turnover within the Fortune 1000 dropped to 13% from a high of 19% in 2007 and 18% in 2008…Read More