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8 Entrepreneurial Milestones That Deserve to Be Celebrated
Starting your own business is not easy. It takes a lot of courage, passion and skill to build a business from the ground up, and anyone who does this should be proud of their accomplishments. Most importantly, entrepreneurs should keep their eye
on the big picture during these moments of achievement: There are always key takeaways or lessons from these successes that can guide you along your journey.
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How Thinking Like a Business Owner and Marketer Helps You Build a Successful Career
The days of holding the same job for 30-plus years are virtually over. With so many people changing employers and going after the next best thing, you need to start thinking three moves ahead. That means that as an employee, you need to shift your
mindset to being a business owner. Read more.
Why Assessing Goals Midyear is Essential to Success
The middle of the year might seem like the perfect time to disengage from goals and planning and taking some time to literally and metaphorically stop and smell the roses, but it's really the perfect time to pause and evaluate your professional and
personal goals, especially since the year is half over, providing enough time for course correction and adjustment. Read more.
How to Know Whether Entrepreneurship Is the Right Next Career Move for You
If you haven’t already, you’ll eventually reach a crossroads in your career where you’re faced with three choices: stay with your current employer, find another company to work for, or work for yourself. Here are three questions to ask yourself to
make sure entrepreneurship would be a good choice for you. Read more.
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2018 Report to the Nations
The report provides an analysis of 2,690 cases of occupational fraud that were investigated between January 2016 and October 2017. All information was provided by the Certified Fraud Examiners (CFEs) who investigated those cases. The fraud cases in our
study came from 125 countries throughout the world — providing a truly global view into the plague of occupational fraud.
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2017/2018 Compensation Guide for Anti-Fraud Professionals
The ACFE has completed its 2017/2018 Compensation Guide for Anti-Fraud Professionals. Based on participant responses, the median total compensation for a CFE is $89,868, compared to $68,629 for non-CFE.
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