Archive for November, 2007

Anti-Money Laundering Programs

Friday, November 30th, 2007

This is the third of five risk management tips addressing the process of building Internal Controls. In recent speeches, interpretive releases and industry examinations, much attention is given to Anti-Money Laundering (”AML”) programs. In May 2006 we saw the first-ever SEC enforcement action under the USA PATRIOT Act for a broker-dealer’s failure to properly document […]

Jump Start Your Recruitment

Thursday, November 29th, 2007

It’s getting ugly our there. The ability to find good people is getting harder and harder. All the studies continue to point to increased employee shortages, particularly in critical positions such as nurses and engineers. Depending on traditional means of recruitment won’t work any longer. Placing newspaper ads and posting positions on the internet will […]

Management Tip - Why Do People Go to Businesses For Help?

Wednesday, November 28th, 2007

To run a successful business, you have to understand the reasons that people have for going to a business to satisfy their needs instead of taking care of their problems on their own. When trying to carry out a particular task or satisfy a particular need, a business can have a significant advantage over the […]