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Crooked schemes – Watch out for real estate fraud
June / July 2021
Newsletter: Commercial Lending Report
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 727
Abstract: In a volatile and uncertain economy, unscrupulous real estate investors and other real estate-related borrowers might seek opportunities to fraudulently benefit from real estate transactions and loans. Lenders need to be on guard against any possible attempts to defraud them or their institutions. This article lists six real estate fraud schemes that lenders should know about as well as some red flags associated with fraudulent loan applications.
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Accounting for program services and the activities that support them
Winter 2021
Newsletter: Nonprofit Observer
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 727
Abstract: Donors and funders want to know how nonprofits use their financial resources — maybe even more than ever during this difficult time. Rules issued by the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) can help them break down spending. This article reviews the key rules affecting expense allocation.
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Roll with the changes – Your estate plan must evolve as you age
July / August 2020
Newsletter: Estate Planner
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 727
Abstract: Regardless of the stage of life one is currently in, it’s important to bear in mind that an estate plan isn’t a static document. Reviewing and revising an estate plan is critical — because what’s important to individuals in their 20s or 30s likely will be different in their 60s or 70s. This article examines some general estate planning guidelines to follow as a person progresses through life.
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Is your dealership ready for the next big disaster?
March / April 2013
Newsletter: Dealer Insights
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 727
Abstract: Hurricane Sandy’s huge losses, and the picking-up-the-pieces scenarios that followed it, should motivate all dealers to evaluate the plans they have in place to deal with a disaster. This article lists some of the actions required to prepare for a catastrophe, including forming a disaster planning team and prioritizing data recovery. A sidebar emphasizes that communicating with employees is the cornerstone of any disaster plan.
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EVM puts project costs in perspective
January / February 2013
Newsletter: Contractor
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 727
Abstract: When it comes to job costs, the one thing every contractor needs is perspective. With project data coming at them from all directions, obtaining the perspective needed to properly assess these situations isn’t easy. One way to process this information more efficiently and draw critical strategic conclusions is earned value management (EVM). This article explores EVM — a project management technique that measures job progress in dollars, giving contractors an objective assessment of both cost and schedule performance.
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Avoiding the common mistakes of construction project management
Summer 2012
Newsletter: On-Site
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 727
Abstract: A construction company’s profitability weighs in large part on how effectively it manages its jobs. It must maximize efficiency, minimize waste and seize every opportunity to build its bottom line (without rubbing owners the wrong way). Unfortunately, many things can go wrong. This article looks at some of the common mistakes in construction project management — such as misjudging risk, ignoring key financial ratios, and failing to establish clear lines of communication — and how to avoid them.
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A creeping problem – Don’t let a bad personal credit rating sneak up on you
February / March 2011
Newsletter: Trendlines
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 727
Abstract: During unsettling economic times, debt can pile up fast. Just a few late payments can significantly hurt a credit score, and simply having more account numbers in circulation can increase vulnerability to credit card fraud and identity theft. This article discusses steps to take that can reduce both these threats.
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Turning up the heat – States step up unclaimed property retrieval
November / December 2010
Newsletter: Dealer Insights
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 727
Abstract: Revenue-strapped states nationwide are enforcing their unclaimed property laws with new vigor. As part of the retrieval process, states are arranging audits of unclaimed property, and auto dealerships are common targets. This article discusses what constitutes unclaimed property, along with amnesty programs that states are providing businesses as an incentive for conforming to unclaimed property rules. A sidebar looks at “bounty hunters” who conduct unclaimed property audits for the state.
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Same equipment, smaller investment – Rental/leasing agreements offer a variety of potential advantages
May / June 2009
Newsletter: Contractor
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 727
Abstract: Investing in high-end machinery can be a big financial burden — especially in a down economy. That’s why more and more contractors are seeking to minimize costs by renting or leasing their equipment. This article explains that, beyond the obvious cost savings, equipment rental or leasing provides several important benefits worth considering.
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Offensive language can create a hostile work environment
November / December 2008
Newsletter: Employment Law Briefing
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 727
Abstract: Did daily exposure to language and radio programming that could be construed as offensive to women but wasn’t targeted at the plaintiff meet the elements of a hostile-work-environment claim under Title VII? The Eleventh Circuit decided that it did. Reeves v. C.H. Robinson Worldwide, Inc., 525 F.3d 1139 (11th Cir. 2008)