Archive for April, 2007

Businesses Can Suffer When Social Security Numbers Get Loose

We saw this in the New York Times. U.S. Database Exposes Social Security Numbers By RON NIXON WASHINGTON — The Social Security numbers of tens of thousands of people who received loans or other financial assistance from two Agriculture Department programs were disclosed for years in a publicly available database, raising concerns about identity theft [...]

Virtual Sales Teams May Need Extra Checking

We found this on Inc.com And One Way to Do Without This international sales team is deskless and happy. By: Stephanie Clifford International offices demand pricey upkeep. Ambitious salespeople resent wasting time in offices. So why have offices at all? Christopher Ahlberg couldn’t see the logic. But neither was he enamored of relying solely on [...]

Identity Theft Is Bad For Business

We saw this article int he Los Angeles Times. Tips for preventing ID theft One type of transaction offers more protection than the other against unauthorized users. By David Colker and Alana Semuels, Times Staff Writers You didn’t get just low prices at T.J. Maxx and Marshalls, you also had a good chance of getting [...]

Check Out Your Board Members, Before You Are Stuck With A Big Mistake

We saw this article on Inc. com Six Steps to Building an Effective Board by: Bruce R. Evans A properly functioning board can be a powerful force for your company’s success. When a board is working effectively, its members will offer you unbiased advice on a variety of topics, including strategic partnerships, financings, acquisitions, and [...]