Improve Company Governance

Most businesses fail. There are a whole host of reasons why, but it usually boils down to a lack of understanding of the basic rules of business.  This blog will look at some rules that most businesses ignore, but that can make or break the success of a business. What are the reasons businesses fail?

Throughout the course of your business, you may have developed unique practices for carrying out your work which have resulted in a new method for doing business. Innovative new business methods may be patentable. Why should companies patent a business method?

Well-written Accounting Procedures are an important part of an internal control system (as required by SOX Section 404), but over documenting can be a detriment to internal controls.

Business policies define your governance model for your organization. Weak companies have weak governance models. So what business policies do you need?

It’s a good practice to get a W-9 form whenever you engage an independent contractor. When you request a W-9 form, you are indicating to freelancers that you plan to keep your business dealings formal. What is a W9 Form and Why would a business request one?

Passing the New Entrant Safety Audit isn’t the end of the road for your business; if there are any breaches, a Department of Transportation (DOT) compliance review is required. What are the reasons and outcomes of a DOT compliance review?

Nonprofits are a nationwide pillar of good deeds. Hundreds of thousands of people recognize the efforts of major nonprofits to make a lasting, positive impact on the world. Organizations such as the Red Cross draw international charitable donations for their efforts, while local nonprofits such as a food pantry or humane society make substantial impacts […]

Satellite cybersecurity solutions are more critical than ever due to the uprise in cybersecurity risks that the maritime industry is facing. What is IMO 2021 Compliance?

Your GRC program can be significantly enhanced with the addition of Policy and Procedure Management software.