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- The Importance of Safety and Environment in the Mining Industry - by Submitted on Mar 14, 2013 from Howard SmithMining is known to be one of the most dangerous occupations in the world. Reported disasters since the early 1900s have resulted to many lives lost. In 2009, several fatalities were reported in China during the Heilongjiang mining explosion. Major disasters in this industry can result to more ...
Views: 4999 - Why Do People Fail As Intraday Traders - by Submitted on Jul 07, 2012 from Punit KansaraIntraday trading isn't a cakewalk. We frequently enter the business of trading assuming that we earn double what we earn in one month. If trading can provide you with returns then it can snatch it too. It's not a business game that we play and loose some cards, but it's that business where we ...
Views: 3063 - Entrepreneur education provide skills and knowledge - by Submitted on Jun 30, 2012 from Entrepreneur EducationEntrepreneurs are individual who organizes, operates and assumes the risk for a business venture. An Entrepreneur Education takes a creative idea and transforms it into a commercially viable business. It involves creative thinking and innovation to design products or provide services. All ...
Views: 2894 - Crisis Management 5 Tips for CEOs - by Submitted on May 08, 2012 from Tom BordonCompanies, big, medium, small or startups, have one thing in common – try as hard as they might, they can be, at any point of time, get hit by a crisis. The crisis or problem can strike at any time, in any form – be it product-related, financial, human resource, public relations, legal, market ...
Views: 2823(1 vote) - MiFID II, UCITS IV, Dodd Frank and Basel III Driving a Rethink of Massive Data Management - by Submitted on Mar 21, 2012 from Graz Sweden ABAs Basel III, MiFID II, UCITS IV and the Dodd Frank Act are finalised and/or come into force, ever higher data requirements have been thrust on financial institutions that require them to meticulously track the origin of data, its transformation over time and the persons or processes responsible ...
Views: 2728 - Risk Management: Talent Acquisition - by Submitted on Jan 24, 2013 from Robert KrzakRecruiters are continually pressured to deliver high caliber talent to organizations. The Restaurant Industry demands the best talent to meet the demands of high competition. The problem with talent is that it often comes with ‘high risk’. This makes it difficult for older, and highly educated ...
Views: 2717 - How To Not Fall For Asset Protection Scams - by Submitted on May 10, 2016 from Jackson Madix CooperOne of the most important steps a person can take to protect all the things they have worked so hard to get is to invest in asset protection. There are thousands of instances where Americans - from small business owners to corporate giants - have lost everything because of poor planning. For ...
Views: 2677 - Keep Your Business Solvent with Efficient Debt Collection - by Submitted on Jul 24, 2012 from Ben WallYou’ll efficiently recover dues owed to your business if you opt for debt collection by JMA Credit or similar agencies. Businesses have to remain solvent and profitable, especially for startups yet to break even on initial investments. It is better not to lend when your company is yet to meet ...
Views: 2439 - Do You Cry “Woe is Me” in Business? - by Submitted on Dec 08, 2014 from Kathleen GageDo you wear “working on weekends and long hours” like a badge of honor? “Woe is me!” is the battle cry of many entrepreneurs. “Look how hard I am working!” I used to do the same thing as did many of my colleagues. That is, until it almost killed many of us. Not only were we wearing down by the ...
Views: 2268 - Three Steps To Setting Out a Basel III-Ready Data Warehouse - by Submitted on Feb 22, 2012 from Graz Sweden ABLots and Lots of Data To better appreciate the magnitude of the challenge that lies ahead for banks with the coming into effect of Basel 3, let's place it in its proper context. First the financial services industry holds enormous amounts of data - probably more than any other sector of ...
Views: 2215 - Gaining the Competitive Advantage from Reference Data Management - by Submitted on May 12, 2012 from Graz Sweden ABAll organisational data falls into either one of two categories – transactional data and reference data. In the context of regulatory reporting by financial institutions, the importance of transactional data is self-evident. After all, it is actual transactions that are most responsible for ...
Views: 2079 - Minimization coming from all Produce Chain Run the risk of Within Imaginative Developing - by Submitted on Oct 17, 2012 from James FrancoCommunities have to deal with a substantial amount of endanger back assisting distinct make available organizations. Organizations that can more effectively keep control of these kinds production issues can even be rrn a position to maneuver superior earnings, so that you can undercut their ...
Views: 2069 - 10 Simple Planning Actions to Increase Your Consistency of Exceeding Customer Expectations - by Submitted on Oct 25, 2012 from Eryn tribbleMany executives ask themselves: “I know the basics about critical processes and mission-critical systems but what can I do to really make a difference in our ability to consistently exceed our customer’s expectations?” One way is to focus on increasing your business value and to sustain ...
Views: 2021 - Stock Market Risk Management - by Submitted on Oct 27, 2010 from Dean GustEvery successful business has a Risk Management Plan. And Stock Market Trading is a business! Every prudent business-person wants to first cover his overhead expense each month, and then concentrate on achieving a steady growth in earnings. Rather than striving for the big hit, they ...
Views: 2013(2 votes) - What should you consider for your group benefits plan? - by Submitted on Aug 04, 2012 from Samuel LiWhat should you consider for your group benefits plan? As business owners, we all want our hard-earned money to be put into good usage. That's why when it comes to handling your group benefits plan, it is important you are dealing with a trusted independent specialist. An experienced ...
Views: 1998(1 vote) - Risk Management for Sales People - by Submitted on Sep 06, 2011 from Linda KesterMy friend Ted sells marine forklifts. He and his boss recently went to a marina to close a large transaction. Ted looked around the marina and said to the customer “I’m not going to sell you this lift.” Both Ted’s boss and his customer were stunned. He followed up with “You would really grow ...
Views: 1950 - How To Manage Debt - How Much Is Too Much? - by Submitted on Aug 21, 2014 from Tracey FieberYou can be super talented at what you do, but STILL not make money and this is the most frustrating problem of all. If you have a problem with debt, it's important not to panic but don't ignore it either - it wont go away. Sometimes taking on debt is unavoidable in order to keep your business ...
Views: 1888(1 vote) - Implications of MIFID II on Financial Technology Infrastructure and Data Warehouses - by Submitted on Feb 22, 2012 from Graz Sweden ABWhile implementation is not likely until 2014 or 2015, the repercussions of MIFID II are already eliciting mixed reactions from market players. Some industry regulators such as the UK’s Financial Services Authority (FSA) has already expressed concerns on substantial liquidity withdrawal from the ...
Views: 1866 - The Stress-Free Move Hasn’t Been Invented Yet. But at Admiral, We’re Getting Close… - by Submitted on Oct 13, 2012 from Scott McNelleyThe Stress-Free Move Hasn't Been Invented Yet. But at Admiral, We’re Getting Close… Did you know moving consistently ranks among the top ten most stressful life events? Because of the total disruption in your routine and having your belongings in a state of upheaval, moving can truly be ...
Views: 1861 - The Sandwich Generation - by Submitted on Dec 25, 2012 from Knox Bates IIIThe Sandwich Generation: Who are they and where did they come from? The sandwich generation is that generation who's parents are needing help as they are living longer than expected; Combined with children that are failing to launch. The sandwich generation has evolved as the result of the ...
Views: 1817(2 votes) - Employment Verification – Why Employers Must Do Employment Verification of Overseas Employees! - by Submitted on Dec 31, 1969 from Muhammad Saad KhanThe employment verification process is based on employers’ review of documents presented by new employees to prove their identity and work eligibility. However recent studies have shown that document fraud (use of counterfeit documents) and identity fraud (fraudulent use of valid documents or ...
Views: 1812 - 7 Background Check Myths That People Misinterpret - by Submitted on Dec 29, 2017 from Max DruckerAbout 10 to 20 years ago, not all companies are requiring background checks on their applicants, whether it be a social media screening or not. Today, when you come in for an interview with a company, you’ll be asked to sign a consent that they will do a background check on you. While some ...
Views: 1802 - What Does MEP Mean in Construction? - by Submitted on May 30, 2018 from Narendra SharmaIf you are planning to build a new property, no matter what the purpose is, you will find “ME” a lot in the discussion and other medium. So, what is actually the MEP mean in construction? MEP stands for Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing. These are the integral parts of every building ...
Views: 1795 - Is Your Best Employee About to Quit? - by Submitted on Mar 31, 2013 from Jane CranstonThe job market in many parts of the United States and the world is shifting for the better. I have a number of clients and colleagues who are voluntarily choosing to make a move, often for more money and a better title. It should put all of us who work with and for others on constant ...
Views: 1780(1 vote) - How Savvy Entrepreneurs Protect Their Assets From Risk - by Submitted on Aug 15, 2016 from Jackson Madix CooperThe risks entrepreneurs take to grow their business often produce desirable results. While growth is always the goal, there are several financial disadvantages to being a successful business owner. Tax Liabilities Are High Entrepreneurs must constantly consider tax rates when they ...
Views: 1750 - Tips To Dissolve Vulnerability, How Asset Protection Can Guard Small Business Owners - by Submitted on May 10, 2016 from Jackson Madix CooperSmall business owners have a lot of things to worry about, but losing their assets should not be one of them. Protecting themselves from liability is a big part of making sure that a small business owner's personal and business assets are not at risk. There are several things that small business ...
Views: 1748 - What to Do When an Employee Says, "I Quit!" - by Submitted on Mar 31, 2013 from Jane CranstonTurnover, voluntary or forced, is part of the workplace cycle. As in nature, some changes take place a leaf at a time while in other instances a hurricane performs the serious pruning. This article addresses some things you should consider when an employee enters your office and says, “I ...
Views: 1747 - Top Level Executives Pre Employment Screening – Five Steps for Effective Employee Screening! - by Submitted on Sep 10, 2012 from Muhammad Saad KhanWe have recently seen a top level executive pre employment screening success when Scott Thompson (Former CEO of Yahoo.inc) was caught exaggerating his resume and using a fake degree of computer science. Similar story which was abandoned some years ago as the electronic media, defines the ...
Views: 1739 - The Importance of Investigating Workplace Accidents for Your Business - by Submitted on Jun 07, 2012 from Dr Paul ReynekeThe last thing anyone wants or needs is an accident in the workplace, which means putting in place accident prevention measures to ensure that your workplace is as safe as it is reasonably possible to be. However, as we all know, accidents can and do happen and it is the proper investigation of ...
Views: 1720 - Paper Documents And Sensitive Business Information - by Submitted on Mar 10, 2013 from Patrick ThompsonSensitive business information is contained on virtually every piece of paper that goes through the office. It may be in the form of sensitive bank account information or it may reveal trade secrets that are unique to an individual company. There is hardly ever a communication in the form of a ...
Views: 1718 - Fixing Business Processes with Basel III and Other Emerging Risk Management Regulations - by Submitted on Mar 21, 2012 from Graz Sweden ABThe most heavily regulated industry? Because of the critical role it plays in the economy, the banking sector has always been the most regulated in any country. One need only look at any major economic crisis over the past century to see that the banking industry has always been at the heart ...
Views: 1717 - Moving on After Getting Injured at Work - by Submitted on Aug 29, 2017 from Eileen O'ShanassyWhether you’re lucky enough to be fulfilling your life’s calling or just appreciating the opportunity to make some money, work brings value and meaning to life. Sadly, when an accident or injury occurs, it can make working difficult or even impossible. Depending on the extent of the injury, you ...
Views: 1716 - 4 Advantages of Hiring a Reliable Security Patrol Service - by Submitted on Jun 22, 2018 from Ron SpencerNo matter where a person is, the first and foremost thing that comes to mind is the security. Many house owners and the business corporate hire security guards to take care of their property. The professionals in this have a lot of responsibility and need to be attentive and strict on all ...
Views: 1707 - Ensure Electrical Safety on New Year’s Party at Your Workplace - by Submitted on Dec 26, 2017 from Ron SpencerThe year is going to end up quite soon, and like every other place in Australia, your workplace too must be decked up in the flair of New Year. Be it the decoration or planning for food for the upcoming party, everyone has started contributing ideas for making the party a bit more unique than ...
Views: 1699 - 5 Things You Should Be Doing to Protect Your Business Online - by Submitted on Mar 21, 2018 from Jessica McMohenCybersecurity is a hot topic among major organizations, but do you give it much thought for your small business? You might not realize it but small businesses are a primary target for cyber attacks. According to the Verizon Data Breach Investigation Report published in the final quarter ...
Views: 1694 - How Do I Handle A Client in Crisis? - by Submitted on May 19, 2012 from Caron GoodeMark Brandenberg, who specializes in coaching men, said: Men have trouble asking for help and calling a coach is asking for help. It is a new field and people don’t know much about it. Coaching is good for men because it is in the comfort of home; it is private. However, men don’t call ...
Views: 1677 - Afraid To Take Risks? 3 Ways This Is Holding You Back. - by Submitted on Nov 02, 2014 from Porschia Parker-GriffinRisk- exposure to the chance of injury or loss. How do you feel when you hear the word risk? Do you get butterflies in your stomach, start sweating and feeling uneasy? Or are you calm and composed when thinking about taking risks? It’s natural to have a mental and/or physical response ...
Views: 1668 - Benefits of Immigration and Work Permit Visa Screening Document Verification Program! - by Submitted on Jun 28, 2012 from Muhammad Saad KhanIn order to enter the lucrative immigration destinations like America, Canada, Australia or in European countries or to remain residing there to be eligible for various immigration-related benefits, non-citizens (aliens) and work permit visa applicants goes down on to the dirtier side of the ...
Views: 1664 - Meaningful Use Security Risk Assessment Avoids Risks - by Submitted on Nov 08, 2012 from Harish SinghThe security people have to find out more problems in the company or in the website. They have to find out more problems which are vulnerable to the risk of the company. The meaningful use security risk assessment will help to avoid the risks through proper solution. The risk can be further ...
Views: 1656 - Will Cryptocurrency Regulation Attempts Do More Harm Than Good? - by Submitted on Jun 23, 2017 from Michael PetersWhite-Hat Hackers Are Already Being Caught in the Cryptocurrency Regulation Net Cryptocurrencies have long been associated with cyber crime. The cryptocurrency Bitcoin was the de facto currency of the notorious online black market Silk Road, it remains the preferred payment method on the Dark ...
Views: 1655 - 4 Reasons Why Home Security Audits Are Important and a Necessity - by Submitted on Apr 24, 2018 from Ron SpencerWhen it comes to keeping the house secured from miscreants, it is a step that every homeowner takes where right from installing security cameras to putting up security alarms, steps are taken to ensure maximum protection. When it comes to moving to a new house or probably living in a particular ...
Views: 1637 - How to Avoid Failure In Affiliate Marketing - by Submitted on Jun 07, 2012 from john richardsMany individuals who wish to generate a full-time income online choose affiliate marketing. It is an arrangement that benefits both the merchant and the affiliate, but its success often hinges on the advertising and selling strategies of the affiliate marketer. Additionally, it is a highly ...
Views: 1619 - Worth Of CCTV Cameras - by Submitted on Mar 17, 2012 from Micko StojanovicCCTV or closed-circuit television is the gadget used for watching over a place or humans for protection purposes. The locations where there is high motion of people making it hard for a human security guard to observe all the humans at a time, CCTV is the most appropriate. Such places are more ...
Views: 1615 - 4 Ways to Protect Your Home and Family - by Submitted on Sep 12, 2017 from Eileen O'ShanassyA home is supposed to be your place to go that is safe and comfortable for you and your family to unwind, relax, and live happily. But statistics from the FBI indicate that about three out of four homes will be broken into across the U.S. within the next 20 years. The U.S. Department of Justice ...
Views: 1595 - Love is in the air: How to deal with romantic relationships at work - by Submitted on Jan 15, 2013 from Lucy SmithMost of your waking life is spent at work, and though it’s not the most romantic setting, love often blooms by the water cooler. A Careerbuilder.co.uk survey revealed that over 55% of respondents have been involved with someone at work, while 70% of those surveyed by Human and Legal Resources ...
Views: 1584 - What Their Social Behavior Say About Your Future Hire? - by Submitted on Jul 17, 2017 from Max DruckerPeople often think that social media is pure harmless fun, but for many companies, it is a very useful resource to know more about their prospective employees. Around 90% of hiring managers look at a candidate’s online behavior and base their decisions on what they find. Social Screening has ...
Views: 1581 - Risk Management Certification - Types of Courses - by Submitted on Apr 05, 2011 from Christopher SheppardA risk management certification is a highly sought and functional designation that can aid any individual in taking advantage of new career opportunities. One component of the risk management training process is the completion of certain courses. These courses can also be undertaken by an ...
Views: 1573 - The Top 5 Cyber Threats to the Healthcare Industry - by Submitted on Jan 18, 2019 from Michael PetersThe financial impact of cyber attacks can be devastating, especially to small organizations. The HHS points out that the healthcare industry has the highest data breach cost of any industry, at an average of $408 per record and $2.2 million per organization. In 2016, the healthcare industry as a ...
Views: 1564 - Data Breach Lawsuits a Reminder of the High Cost of Reactive Cyber Security - by Submitted on Apr 26, 2017 from Michael PetersHacked Companies Are Facing Data Breach Lawsuits Filed by Financial Institutions Data breaches aren’t cheap to clean up. Just ask Rosen Hotels, whose costs to clean up a 2016 breach could end up exceeding $2.4 million. Shockingly, that’s below the $4 million average cited by IBM. In addition ...
Views: 1530 - Why Investors Use Derivatives for Hedging Currency Risks - by Submitted on May 03, 2012 from Nelly NanevaAfter the collapse of Bretton Woods system in the early 1970, the exchange rates of major currencies became floating, thus leaving the supply and demand to adjust foreign exchange rates in accordance to their perceived values. The increase in volatility of the exchange rates, together with the ...
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