Business Accounting
Savvy Ways to Survive the Holidays
Stave off stress, boost sales and get into the holiday spirit. Here are twelve tips to get you through the season in one piece.
By Nina Zipkin
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Tech
Avoid Labor Day Weekend Travel Scams (Infographic)
Don't let your guard down when planning a getaway. Consider these tips to stay safe from criminals and online threats.
By Bari Abdul
Tech
It’s Official: All Smartphones Sold in California Must Have a ‘Kill Switch’
Phones manufactured after July 1, 2015 and sold in the state must come equipped with an antitheft device that enables consumers to permanently shut them down.
By Laura Entis
Business News
Watch Where You Swipe: Hackers Have Done More Damage Than You Realize
More than 1,000 American businesses have been affected by in-store cash register breaches, estimates the Department of Homeland Security.
By Laura Entis
Tech
California’s ‘Kill Switch’ Bill Is One Step Away From Becoming Law
The legislation, which would require smartphone makers to include a preinstalled 'kill switch' on all smartphones sold in the state, has passed in the State Senate and now awaits the governor's signature.
By Laura Entis
Human Resources
Deter the Inside Job. 5 Ways to Avert Employee Theft and Fraud.
Stave off white-collar crime in your workplace with these precautionary measures.
Building a Business
How Would You Handle These 7 Situations? Would You Pass the ‘Diaper Test’?
There are many moral and ethical questions business owners face on a regular basis. Is there a right way to do things?
By Gene Marks
Tech
Watch Out: Here’s Where Your Smartphone Is Most Likely to Get Stolen (Infographic)
Smartphone theft is on the rise, so hold on to your precious devices.
By Laura Entis
Tech
Online Debit, Credit Fraud Will Soon Get Much Worse. Here’s Why.
Adoption of better safeguards in the physical world will drive criminals to electronic theft, argues payments validation entrepreneur.
Business Operations & Logistics
Crafts Chain Michaels Confirms Nearly 3 Million Credit Cards Compromised in Data Breach
A security hole allowed data thieves access to some customer card information but not names, addresses or PINs.
Building a Business
The Smartphone ‘Kill Switch’ Is Coming, But You’ll Probably Have to Download It
Major manufacturers and wireless carriers have agreed to offer a free opt-in 'kill switch' for smartphones made after July 2015.
By Laura Entis
Building a Business
Here’s One Big Reason Mobile Carriers Don’t Want a ‘Kill Switch’ on Smartphones
A new report shows how many billions of dollars companies such as Verizon and AT&T could lose each year if smartphone theft decreases.
By Jason Fell
Building a Business
7 Ways Your Employees Are Stealing From You
Is one of your employees augmenting their paycheck -- at your expense? Here are some ways they may do just that.
By Gene Marks
Tech
Better Late Than Never? Target Accelerating Program to Detect Credit-Card Fraud.
Target's chief financial officer said the retailer is fast-tracking chip-enabled smart cards, which could have been useful in preventing against the company's recent data breach.
By Laura Entis
Building a Business
4 Ways to Maximize Your Loss Prevention Strategies
Ways to get the most from the theft prevention technology and techniques you're already using.
Building a Business
6 Simple, Low-Tech Ways to Reduce Shoplifting
Lighting and personal greetings are among the low-tech ways you and can make your store less attractive to thieves.
Building a Business
6 Tips to Reduce Employee Theft
One in every 40 employees steals from their employer. Make sure that your store isn't a target.
Tech
Mobile Carriers Say No to Proposed ‘Kill Switch’ to Deter Smartphone Theft
A trade group representing companies including Verizon and AT&T has rejected the feature that would make mobile devices unusable if stolen.
By Jason Fell
Tech
5 Ways Tech Is Stopping Theft
Thieves' jobs just got harder with technologies tracking everything from store displays to people's faces.
Business Operations & Logistics
4 Ways to Prevent Gift-Card Theft
Nearly 80 percent of retailers have been a victim of gift-card fraud. Don't let your store be the next victim.
Building a Business
Disturbing Crime Trends Facing Retailers (Infographic)
A recent study by the National Retail Federation finds organized crime an ongoing threat.
By Linda Lacina
Tech
Lawmakers Push for ‘Kill Switch’ to Deter Smartphone Theft
A new coalition presses Apple, Samsung, Microsoft and others to make devices unusable if stolen.
By Jason Fell
Building a Business
5 Cutting Edge Ways to Combat Employee Theft
Keep your company's assets safe with these state-of-the-art technologies.
Building a Business
3 Employee Mistakes That Cost Businesses Big Time
Managing employees comes with hidden costs. Find out how to protect yourself from situations that can emotionally and financially devastate a business.