Forensic accountants don’t just crunch numbers. They also do detective work, suspiciously combing through books and records to uncover clues, plots and stolen assets. When they’re on your side, they can help you set up systems to prevent theft within ...
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How to Choose a staffing firm 
(Dolan Media Newswires) According to the American Staffing Association, the top three reasons companies use a staffing firm are to fill a temporary vacancy, provide extra support during busy seasons and staff special short-term projects. Staffing firms can do all ...
Read More »How to choose the right commercial bank 
Choosing a bank is a bit like choosing a spouse: it’s important to think about the long haul. “Sometimes, business owners focus on the immediately tangible aspect of banking: shopping for the loan rate that will save a quarter of ...
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If you need to change accountants, focus on the reasons why. According to Mark Meinberg, managing partner for a Long Island-based accounting firm, the reasons you’re looking to change should guide you in your selection process. “Perhaps you felt the ...
Read More »How to … choose office furniture 
Furniture can have a major effect on how employees feel about the company they work for and their position there. It can also affect their job performance and health. For instance, an employee who sits in a non-adjustable chair at ...
Read More »How to … Lease the right office space 
Looking for new office space for your firm? The process of leasing space for most businesses begins with choosing a commercial real estate broker. “A good broker can advise you properly,” said Steve Woods, director of leasing and acquisition for ...
Read More »How to … Choose a private banker 
Managing a small fortune can be an enormous job. A private bank can assist you with your banking and investing needs, giving you expert advice along with excellent one-on-one service. Many banks have private banking de-partments to meet the specific ...
Read More »Is a student government a public body? 
In May the Virginia Freedom of Information Advisory Council issued an opinion regarding student government at George Mason University. Repeating an Attorney General’s Opinion from 1984, the opinion said that the student senate is a public body because it is ...
Read More »How to choose a commercial real estate broker 
If you’re looking to buy, lease or sell commercial property, the first and perhaps most important step is to choose an excellent commercial real estate broker. Commercial real estate transactions not only involve large sums of money – they’re rife ...
Read More »How to … Choose a financial advisor 
Life takes financial planning – for future concerns such as college and retirement, as well as for the here and now. But when it comes to dealing with finances, many people feel intimidated by what they have to do and ...
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