Stephanie Leb
How Long Does It Take To Do an International ...

An international background check is likely to take longer than a domestic check. Expect five days to three weeks for an international background check. Background investigations in some countries might come through sooner, and a few could take longer.

How Long Does It Take To Do an International Background Check?
Stephanie Leb
Why Employers Need Written Background Check ...

Every employer who orders background checks on job candidates or current employees should have a written background check policy.

A written background check policy must be:

  • Based on legal requirements.

  • Thorough.

  • Fair.

  • Applied uniformly

Why Employers Need Written Background Check Policies
Stephanie Leb
How Do EEOC Regulations Affect Background ...

Complying with federal, state and local equal employment opportunity laws and regulations is as important as anything an employer does while hiring and in ordering a background check on a job candidate.

How Do EEOC Regulations Affect Background Checks?

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Small Business Seller Financing: Do your Due Diligence

Small Business Seller Financing: Do your Due Diligence

Are you planning to sell your small business?  If so, there is a good possibility that you will be asked by the potential buyer or business broker to provide some form of seller financing in order to close the deal.  In 2014, more than 80% of business brokers surveyed by BizBuySell, a leading internet marketplace for selling businesses, said that seller financing is either important or essential to completing the sales process.   Before you decide to either provide seller financing or not, it’s important for you to understand the due diligence tools that are available to you and can provide valuable information, enabling you to make the best decision.

Part 1 of 4 on Employment Screening: The Importance of Validating Credentials

Part 1 of 4 on Employment Screening: The Importance of Validating Credentials

Hiring a new employee can be exciting. It can mean that the business is growing or it can be a relief to fill a critical vacant position.  It can also be very risky if the new employee isn't able to perform at the expected level, is intent on defrauding the company, or if the screening process is non-compliant with the applicable regulations.  To mitigate this risk, businesses need to perform comprehensive and compliant pre-employment screenings.