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Hello, Here are your Articles for July 16, 2007.
Fraud: A Big Threat to Small Businesses

A recent study by the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE) reiterates what many business owners know all too well: Job-related fraud can cause a huge cost and headache for employers. And, to make it worse, the study says that small to midsized businesses - those with fewer than 100 employees - are usually the hardest hit. And this may come as a surprise, but the most common fraud within the organization is not by a customer, but rather its own employee.

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Whistleblowers: Make Sure Your Company is Protected
The IRS has increased the reward percentage it gives whistleblowers for reporting large tax underpayments. A tax law passed last year, which sweetened informant rewards, joins more than 50 federal whistleblower laws, including the Sarbanes-Oxley Act. Learn how your organization can help discover irregularities before someone blows the whistle.

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Hiring independent contractors is a common practice at many businesses. But if your company uses outside workers, make sure you understand and comply with the tax laws. Two cases decided in Tax Court this year illustrate some of the issues involved when hiring independent contractors. Here are explanations of the cases, along with some ways to safeguard your business.
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When IRS auditors examine a construction company, they consult a special guide to help them understand the industry. Here's a checklist of items that auditors use, along with ways they try to determine if a company has reported all of its income and deductions accurately.
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Help your sales personnel become more efficient and add to your bottom line. You'll find that it's not that complicated. Click "Full Article for five essential steps that can increase customer purchases and give you more control over payroll expenses.
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Your e-commerce site may glitter and flash but that doesn't mean online customers are going to complete a purchase. You need to make your online operation user-friendly to keep it humming with business. Click "Full Article" for some critical elements of a successful commercial Web site.
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