By Daniel B. McLaughlin AUGUST 30, 2020 — 2:15PM Q: My company has had to make a lot of changes due to the pandemic. What areas can I look to in order to further improve my operations? A: Operating a company during the pandemic has been challenging, and most organizations have had to make significant changes…

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What you don’t know (or try to find out) can hurt you. A friend of mine was audited by the IRS. He found it to be a surprisingly constructive experience. His auditor gave him guidance on how to save money on his future returns, and was helpful in remedying the problems that were found in…

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Your small business is always vulnerable to financial mismanagement ranging from employees “skimming” money occasionally, to serious, long-term embezzlement. But there are many steps you can take to mitigate your vulnerabilities. In our survey of small business owners and managers on protecting one’s business, nearly two-thirds reported being “somewhat concerned” or “very concerned” about ethics…

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