General Business/Management Strategies

How to place fair value on minority interests
One plus one equals two, right? If we can agree on this, we can also say that the sum of the parts equals the whole. But, as logical as this theory may seem, it may not hold true when determining the value of a shareholder’s minority interest in a business. (8/30/2010)

Use wire transfers with care
Moving money by wire transfer eliminates some of the risk of forgery and fraud schemes of using paper checks. But if you don’t have proper procedures in place, it can also be a way that unscrupulous people can move enormous amounts of money out of your accounts, possibly into non-U.S. accounts. (8/16/2010)

How to reduce stress in the workplace
Stress has been described as America's No. 1 health problem. Some studies suggest that 75 percent of all primary care physician visits are for stress-related problems. Today, concerns about the economy and national security weigh heavily on the minds of employees. While employers can do little to reduce these stressors, they can work to reduce job-related stress by focusing on the most frequent causes. (8/2/2010)