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Free Webinar on Business Fraud

A staggering number of businesses falter and even fail because someone on the inside – an employee, vendor or even a partner – steals money, goods, data or intellectual property from the organization. Learning the warning signs can help business owners prevent and detect criminal activity and implement options to avoid future issues.

Kimberly Shannon, President, Off-Site Business Services in Orland Park, leads the panel of distinguished virtual office business professionals in a free webinar, designed to help businesses identify and safeguard against fraud, on May 14, 2014, from 1 pm to 2 pm.

Fraud prevention is a key concern of growing companies in today's market. For small businesses, the median loss due to fraud is greater than what has occurred in Fortune 500 companies. In fact, one third of all business bankruptcies are due to employee theft and American businesses lose 7% of their annual revenues to fraud.

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As fraud attacks continue to become more sophisticated, it's more important than ever to stay informed of potential threats. In this webinar, the panel explains the tools you can use to prevent incidents and address problems if they occur. 

At this webinar, participants will learn:

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10 Fraud Early Warning Signs

Business susceptibility to theft and white collar crime

Why good employees sometimes make bad choices

Emerging risks facing companies

Typical scams and schemes

Simple, inexpensive controls you can put in place to discourage fraud

Deterrence tactics to discourage the most devious inside spies

Real-life case studies with problems and solutions 

For registration, go to https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/3341430488266601474

For more information about Off-Site Business Services, call 708-966-4441.

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