- MENU
- HOME
- SEARCH
- WORLD
- MAIN
- AFRICA
- ASIA
- BALKANS
- EUROPE
- LATIN AMERICA
- MIDDLE EAST
- United Kingdom
- United States
- Argentina
- Australia
- Austria
- Benelux
- Brazil
- Canada
- China
- France
- Germany
- Greece
- Hungary
- India
- Indonesia
- Ireland
- Israel
- Italy
- Japan
- Korea
- Mexico
- New Zealand
- Pakistan
- Philippines
- Poland
- Russia
- South Africa
- Spain
- Taiwan
- Turkey
- USA
- BUSINESS
- WEALTH
- STOCKS
- TECH
- HEALTH
- LIFESTYLE
- ENTERTAINMENT
- SPORTS
- RSS
- iHaveNet.com: Small Business Guide
Real Small Business
If you're serious about combating employee theft and fraud, there are some basic steps you can take. The tips in the previous articles are a start. But every business is different. You will need to analyze your specific business practices to ensure you are doing everything in your power to keep crime at bay.
There are places you can go for help.
Your CPA should be able to assist you in creating internal financial controls that may reduce your risk of embezzlement. Contact your trade or industry association to learn about specific fraud issues that affect companies such as yours. Try some of the resources listed below for additional assistance.
American Society for Industrial Security (ASIS)
This is the trade association of industrial security professionals.
Its Web site includes information on arresting employee theft, along with other security issues. The group also publishes Security Management magazine which regularly covers industrial security and employee theft issues facing different industries. Check out its online archive of past articles for additional tips.
National Retail Federation
This is the trade group of the retail industry. It regularly conducts studies on shrinkage and employee theft, and offers a variety of resources to members and non-members who want to discourage fraud in their retail establishments.
National Restaurant Association
The restaurant and food service industry is among the hardest hit by employee theft and fraud. This is the industry association for restaurants. It regularly studies methods for reducing employee theft. You may also be able to network with other restaurant owners who are facing similar security issues.
Surety Association of America
This is the trade association of companies involved in the bonding industry. You can contact it for information and background on fidelity bonds and other ways to insure your business against employee theft.
Retail Loss Prevention Exchange
This independent site contains a range of resources for information on shrinkage and retail theft. It sponsors occasional surveys aimed at loss prevention professionals.
Justice Information Center
This is the online service of The National Criminal Justice Reference Service (NCJRS). It is one of the most extensive clearinghouses of information on criminal justice, and is used by policymakers and professionals. It is a sponsored by the U.S. Department of Justice and other groups.
National Fraud Information Center
Not all fraud that affects small businesses comes from within. Sponsored by the National Consumer League, this organization takes on direct mail and Internet fraud. It details many of the latest scams, and provides a method for business owners and individuals to report fraudulent business practices.
Small Business Guide
- Starting Up Your Business
- Coming Up With a Winning Business Idea
- Common Startup Mistakes
- The New Rules for Startups
- Business Incubator FAQs
- Naming Your Business
- Researching Your Business
- Your Personal Savings
- Registration, Licenses, and Permits
- Getting a Tax ID Number
- Fast-Growth Startup Resources
- Structuring Your Business
- Overview: Corporations
- State Offices of Incorporation
- Incorporate Out of State?
- Writing a Partnership Agreement
- Choosing a Board of Directors
- Basics of a C Corporation
- Basics of an S Corporation
- Basics of an LLC
- Basics of a Sole Proprietorship
- Basics of a Non-Profit Corporation
- Basics of a Professional Corporation
- Basics of a General Partnership
- Basics of a Limited Partnership
- Your Company's Public Relations
- Elements of a Successful Public Relations Campaign
- How to Use Your Press Coverage Effectively
- Press Releases
- How to Write a Successful Press Release
- Sample Product/Service Press Release
- Sample Commentary Press Release
- Sample Event Press Release
- Sample Tips Press Release
- Sample Personnel Press Release
- Effective Competitive Analysis
- Managing Purchasing to Maximize Cash Flow
- Top Six Pricing Mistakes Businesses Make
- How to Avoid Lowering Your Prices
- Bidding Basics
- Hiring Staff
- Creating an Effective Job Description
- Do You Know How to Pick Them?
- Little-Known Hiring Resources
- Classifying Contract Workers
- Tips for Successful Interviewing
- What You Can't Ask in a Job Interview
- New Hire Paperwork
- Small Business Insurance
- Types of Insurance for Small Businesses
- Small Business Insurance FAQs
- Insurance Resources for Small Businesses
- Home Office Insurance: Myths & Realities
- Small Business Resources
- Government Resources for Small Business on the Web
- Resources for Women Entrepreneurs
- Fast-Growth Startup Resources
- Small Business Security Resources
- Taking Time Off
- Your Pre-Vacation Checklist
- How to Take a Vacation
- Learning to Delegate
- Getting Away When You Can't Get Away
- Preparing for Tax Season
- Year-End Planning Tax Savers
- 10 Ways to Pay Less in Tax
- 25 Common Business Deductions and Expenses
- Avoid These Common Errors and Audit Triggers
- Understanding the Home Office Deduction
- Corporate Income Taxes Primer
- Employment Taxes Primer
- Sales Tax Primer
- Sole Proprietorships and Partnerships Tax Primer
- How to Get a Filing Extension
- Year-End Reconciliation
- Getting the Most from Your Accountant
- Developing Accurate Financial Projections
- Cash Flow
- 10 Ways to Help Increase Your Cash Flow
- Cash vs Accrual Accounting
- Bookkeeping and Record Keeping Basics
- Quick Ways to Get Through a Cash Crunch
- Projecting Cash Flow
- Cash Flow Triage
- Getting Funding
- Cash Flow Through Factoring
- Small Business Investment Corporations (SBIC)
- Traditional Funding Sources
- Non-Traditional Funding Sources
- Your Company's Credit
- How to Read a Business Credit Report
- Credit Terms Glossary for Your Small Business
- How to Protect and Improve Your Business Credit Rating
- Give Your Business the Financing Edge
- Employee Compensation
- Employee Benefits
- Bonuses: How To Be Fair
- Workers' Compensation Q&A
- Keeping Workers' Compensation Costs Down
- Payroll Management Choices
- Key Elements of Payroll
- Working with a Payroll Service Provider
- How to Create a Business Plan
Starting Your Own Business - Resources for Small Business Security
Article: Copyright ©. All rights reserved.