I began writing this piece to discuss how the latest tariffs imposed by the United States and China are unfairly affecting Small Business and how large corporations garner support from the Administration, specifically the Department of Commerce to circumvent these newly imposed tariffs, i.e., Apple. The tech giant was able to convince the Administration that…
As the global market continues to expand, and e-trade and e-commerce overshadow our traditional brick and mortar businesses, companies and corporations need to rethink and retool their compliance posture. Intellectual property theft, especially from source and manufacturing countries such as China, Russia and India, have increased exponentially over the past 5 to 10 years. This…
No matter how small your company is, hiring someone is a big decision. You’ll want to make that big decision on someone who is the right fit for the job; someone who works well with the team, knows the trade, and is trustworthy. Hiring is a stressful process for any group, large or small. Hiring…
Knowing what’s yours is one of the earliest things that you learn as a child. You know you can’t take another kid’s building block in daycare just like how you know you can’t walk into your neighbor’s house and steal their TV. This is the most basic form of property rights: this is mine, not…
If you were going to hire a plumber, would you go for someone who read a plumbing manual a few years ago or someone who has years of experience in the field? What about going to a restaurant – would you be satisfied if your cook has made breakfast for his family a few times…
The chances of a business making it through its entire lifecycle without having any issue requiring professional investigation are slim to none. Whether it is from numbers not adding up on the accounting sheet, leaks that come from the company server, or a lawsuit threatening to take your reputation to subterranean levels, the odds of…
In an age where the vast majority of businesses use some form of e-commerce or communication via the internet, e-security has become a must. Many businesses fail to recognize the importance of e-security despite repeated warning signs from other corporations having their data breached, primarily by foreign criminal enterprises, which makes enforcement and prosecution more…
Does the name ‘Amy’s Baking Company’ ring a bell? If you were anywhere on the internet or picked up a newspaper in 2014, you’ll remember the public backlash against a very poorly handled bout of bad publicity. The restaurant appeared on Gordon Ramsay’s television show ‘Kitchen Nightmares’ that year, and they were portrayed as less…
Any credible employer knows that screening candidates prior to extending a formal offer can be of massive benefit. A candidate you might have thought was ideal could turn out to have an extensive criminal record, or has been involved in lawsuits that muddy the waters of your business. It’s important to safeguard yourself against such…
Employees are and have always been the backbone of a business. Your employees are the ones who help your business blossom, but unfortunately, there are always a few candidates that slip through the interview process that will make it wilt. Interviewing is much different now than it used to be, and there are a variety…