Crime Statistics

What can the business owner and those with significant assets do to protect themselves and their loved ones before a loss occurs?

Mexico buys more U.S. products than China and Japan combined. Smart small businesses are taking advantage of the trend and sending their exports south.

A recent "study" claims that Craigslist is about as safe as a skinny-dip in a shark tank. If you believe that, give me a call -- I know a Nigerian prince who's dying...

Identity theft is the "crime of the 21st century," but many small business owners are not aware of how vulnerable they are. Part 2 of our 4-part series.

Ever wondered what it takes to operate a door-to-door sales operation? Interested in expanding your existing sales channels to include door-to-door selling? Whether you provide a direct product or service, resell someone else’s...

Employee theft or fraud can wipe out a small company or at the very least cause significant financial difficulties. Small and mid-sized business owners should learn early warning signs and take steps to...

Whether you are planning a start-up, expanding into new markets, or looking to tweak your business strategy, you need to understand your market - where it’s been and where it’s going. While analyzing...

How prevalent is workers' compensation fraud? The answer is simple: it depends on whom you ask.

Becoming known as the local expert in your field will attract new clients. Since the person on the podium is by definition the expert, learn to speak your way to success.

Don’t be narrow minded when looking for your dream home. Expanded searches beyond the usual internet search engines or larger real estate sites will net significant results for anyone spending a little more...

As the United States economy continues to falter, one common question is whether the difficult economic conditions will cause more fraud.

Business Week ranks the top city in each state in which to raise your kids. Is yours on the list?

I'd rather fight, but the NY Times says we've lost the battle already and they're never wrong.

Advertising tools for small businesses

Risk management means proactively meeting the challenges of the current business environment. A cyber risk security assessment may be a good place to start.