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  • Cybersecurity 101 – Train your staff to combat hackers

    Winter 2023
    Newsletter: Nonprofit Observer

    Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50

    Word count: 792

    Abstract: When it comes to cyberthreats, employees are on the front line, but many of them are unprepared. They may not be aware of the risks and red flags, and they may not know how to respond when cybercriminals strike. With the average total cost of a data breach at $4.35 million, and nonprofits far from immune, it’s time to provide staff with the training they need. This article summarizes the critical components of cybersecurity training, including passwords; social engineering; business vs. pleasure online accounts and devices; and safe browsing. A brief sidebar discusses the benefits of interactive cybersecurity training.

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  • Cybersecurity 101 – Train your staff to combat hackers

    Year End 2022
    Newsletter: Nonprofit Agendas

    Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50

    Word count: 792

    Abstract: When it comes to cyberthreats, employees are on the front line, but many of them are unprepared. They may not be aware of the risks and red flags, and they may not know how to respond when cybercriminals strike. With the average total cost of a data breach at $4.35 million, and nonprofits far from immune, it’s time to provide staff with the training they need. This article summarizes the critical components of cybersecurity training, including passwords; social engineering; business vs. pleasure online accounts and devices; and safe browsing. A brief sidebar discusses the benefits of interactive cybersecurity training.

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  • Giving your revenue cycle an annual checkup

    Spring 2016
    Newsletter: Rx for Practice Management / Practice Management Advisor

    Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50

    Word count: 792

    Abstract: If a practice doesn’t really know whether its revenue cycle management system is functioning at its peak potential, the practice might be headed for trouble. In such cases, it may be advisable to schedule a checkup of the practice’s system. This article notes that doing so can help keep performance in high gear and maximize revenue. A sidebar warns of the necessity of ensuring that providers abide by their contracts.

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  • Won’t you stay? Keeping retiring partners in the fold

    Winter 2015
    Newsletter: Law Firm Management

    Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50

    Word count: 792

    Abstract: When senior partners retire, it’s important to capture their knowledge and extend the relationships they’ve formed with clients. But this demands a formal retirement process to capitalize on their assets and ease their retirement transition. Much depends on the degree of involvement a retiring partner wishes to maintain. This article discusses a number of different roles they can play, along with compensation arrangements. A sidebar offers tips for grooming the next generation of leaders.

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  • Cloud computing: What banks need to know

    Fall 2012
    Newsletter: Community Banking Advisor

    Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50

    Word count: 792

    Abstract: Moving IT operations to the “cloud” offers substantial benefits, but many banks are reluctant to embrace cloud computing because of concerns about information security, data reliability and regulatory compliance. These concerns are legitimate, particularly when outsourced cloud services are provided over the Internet. This article discusses cloud computing and its benefits, but also shows how banks can conduct thorough due diligence and take other steps to manage the risks. A sidebar offers three specific due diligence tips.

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  • The ins and outs of seller checklists

    February / March 2012
    Newsletter: Merger & Acquisition Focus

    Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50

    Word count: 792

    Abstract: Before embarking on a sale, companies should try to visualize the kind of buyer they want. At the same time, they need to determine whether they’re capable of attracting that ideal candidate. Seller checklists, one internal and one external, can make this process easier. Although the two lists complement each other, one focuses on buyers’ qualities, the other on the seller’s. This article discusses some of the items that should be on the internal list (growth potential, debt load) and some that should be on the external list (strategic vs. financial buyer; location and workforce).

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  • Maximizing matching funds – Don’t miss out on a major source of support

    Spring 2009
    Newsletter: Nonprofit Observer

    Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50

    Word count: 792

    Abstract: Even in a souring economy, many companies still match their employees’ donations to certain charitable organizations as part of their corporate social responsibility efforts. This article discusses ways nonprofits can tap this potential bounty by properly training staffers, compiling lists of local companies that match, and creating their own matching funds pools led by board members and major supporters.

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  • GAAP’S last stand – IFRS is no rumor — welcome to the next phase of financial reporting

    January / February 2009
    Newsletter: Commercial Lending Report

    Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50

    Word count: 792

    Abstract: Nearly 100 countries — including all of Europe, Canada and Australia — have replaced their domicile-specific accounting rules in favor of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS). Soon it may be our turn to jump on the bandwagon.

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