One of the primary responsibilities of a non-profit board is to ensure effective supervision of the senior management person, whether s/he is called Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Executive Director, Director, or even President.

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There was varied news for the US economy as GDP rose to 2.5% for the third quarter of 2010, but the Federal Reserve cut growth projections for 2011 from 3.5-4.2% down to 3-3.6%.
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Supporting those precious volunteers is an ongoing job. Successful recruitment means that the most appropriate people are in those volunteer positions. For them to maximize their contributions, they should be thoroughly oriented to the work of the organization and trained to fulfill their specific responsibilities.
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Generating sales in and of itself is a major challenge for most businesses. How much profit is made from the proceeds of sales will be dependent, in part, on how good management is at reducing costs and increasing efficiency. Here are some ways to reduce the amount of money that goes back out to cover expenses.
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Smaller enterprises are at the greatest risk from fraud. They’re the least likely businesses to have dedicated security personnel, and the most likely to lack adequate internal systems and controls to prevent fraud.
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