This week the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) sent notices to multiple background screening firms indicating that they may be out of compliance pursuant to the Fair Credit Reporting Act (article located here).  This started with the FTC cold calling several screening firms to gain insight on their practices, key areas included:

• How the screening firm verifies records for…

Building a business is extremely challenging.  From formation through growth stages, business owners constantly juggle many issues, from operations to personnel, from finance to competition.  After creating a successful business, an owner wants not only to enjoy the fruits of his or her efforts while working in the…

 “Confronting the truth will always set you free.” (Valerie Harper) from my favorite blog – Jack’s Winning Words.

I have found that sticking with the truth and being as transparent as possible throughout the real estate process is tremendously liberating. I don’t have to waste time worrying about to whom did I say what or playing games in pursue of some sense of having “won” somehow.  I can instead spend my time creating…

Transcription and copy typing services are some of the most acquired services in the 21^st century because of the unmatched benefits that they bring.

At first glance, the said services seem to be very similar but it should be remembered that the two are very different in many ways.

Definition of Transcription and Copy Typing

In simple terms, transcription is the conversion of audio materials into typed documents. Audio materials may come in the form of…

If you have an online business, it is very important for you to know the different strategies to increase the number of people who are coming to your site in order to get more clients. There are effective techniques that are effective when it comes to getting the perfect clients; you just have to look for the best one that will work for you.

 The use of coupon codes is one of the strategies that should not be underestimated when it comes to its…

Everybody wants something that is not only useful, but also convenient. This is so true especially when a person is terribly thirsty, but does not want to go to a grocery and be in queue just to be able to pay a bottle of soda and drink. Same thing goes to a person who wants to eat pizza or chips. For this situation, a vending machine comes in handy.  

A vending machine is one of the legit businesses that will only need you to exert a bit of your time and effort, but can give you huge…

A business can relocate for a variety of reasons, but among the most common which arise is that it has outgrown its existing premises and wishes to find somewhere larger.

But in order to ensure that the transition between premises runs as smoothly as possible, a great deal of planning will be necessary, with people kept in the picture from as early as possible in the process.

Customers are the lifeline of any business, so because part of the reason for…

“Code Officials Keep You Safe”

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April 30, 2013 - Governor Rick Snyder today proclaimed May 2013 as Building Safety Month in Michigan.  This year’s theme “Code Officials Keep You Safe” highlights four weekly themes:  Fire Safety and Awareness; Disaster Safety and Mitigation; Backyard and Pool Safety; and Energy and Green Building.  The month-long observance…

For  those…

By Irvin J. Poke, Bureau of Construction Codes Director

We all know Mother’s Day is this month, but did you know that May is also Building Safety Month in Michigan?

This year’s theme, “Code Officials Keep You Safe,”…

Many consider data storage as the key to business success, especially by entities who handle huge amounts of sensitive information. This is the reason why many start up and established companies outsource their paperwork archive and active files.

Such option has become prevalent nowadays because many find it difficult to get a safe office space for important documents and purchasing additional storage equipment can be quite costly. On the other hand, finding the right…

A few weeks ago at a Senate Finance hearing, Senator Max Baucus (a Democrat by the way) gave the Obama administration a failing grade for its outreach efforts to educate the American public about the Affordable Care Act, aka Health Care Reform, aka ObamaCare.  Misconceptions about the law are widespread, ranging from erroneous implementation concerns and Medicare benefits to the creation of "death panels" and distribution of "free birth control". Senator Baucus warned Health and Human…

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No matter what career field you've chosen, what industry you work in, or your level of experience, the ability to communicate effectively is the most valuable…

With the appraisal season on, the number of career oriented people like to switch their jobs. However, many of them get ditched by the reputable companies since they lack the real boost. In this appraisal season, you have to make a little change in your job approach and thus enhance your career.

Here, we will show you the 5 abilities that a career oriented person must possess to enhance their career in 2013 and beyond.

• Use of the LinkedIn Profile

Just…

This month we felt truly inspired to highlight the work of Ray Fernandez and the Multi-Cultural Diversity conference held in Pennsylvania. Celebrating its 12^th year, hundreds of students from across the state attend to promote school diversity. The conference features a variety of workshops and includes a multi-ethnic luncheon.

The topics this year focused on issues such as “Diversity and Recruitment in Law Enforcement,”…

Antivirus software’s are like to use to stop, detect and remove Computer Virus, malware, like: malicious BHOs, hijacks, key loggers, famous backdoors, root kits, Trojan horses, bad worms, malicious LSPs, computer dialers, fraud tools, bad ware and spyware. PC, Laptop, Desktop security, including defense from social engineering methods, is usually offered in security system products and services by antivirus software companies.



There are a number of Antivirus Software’s available on…

Danielle Sigler, Employment Law Attorney

Attorney Danielle Sigler shares her perspective on the Department of Labor’s plan to increase employment of people with disabilities.  Sigler notes that while employment law has been…

By: Lori T. Williams, Owner/Managing Attorney of Your Legal Resource, PLLC

Attorney John Hindo shares what’s involved in obtaining a liquor license, if you are a business owner in Michigan.   Hindo is a partner in the law…

Making sure that your documents are secure at all times should be one of the top priorities for your business. You never know who is going to be lurking around, waiting to find sensitive information on one of your documents that could end up hurting your business standing.

Whether you're dealing with physical or digital documents, you need to take the appropriate precautionary steps to protect them. Here are a few things to consider about…