September 2004 Boomer Bulletin
Each edition of the Boomer Bulletin offers an array of insights into firm management, technology and marketing. Review each Bulletin by its original publication date or search to explore specific topics. Come back frequently and discover new ways to keep your firm among the best!
Managing Your Human Capital: 5 Key Decisions Your Firm Must Make
September 7 | by L. Gary Boomer, CPA, CITP, CEO
Human Capital is not just a “buzz word” flying around our industry today. It is a genuine shift in the mind set of Management toward how they are viewing the most precious asset they have in their firm – their people.
Employee Orientation or On-Boarding?
September 7 | by Sandra L. Wiley, COO and Senior Consultant
Many firms today have developed and implemented New Employee Orientation programs but are not satisfied with the results they are seeing. It is time for firms to advance to the next level in bringing staff into the firm's culture quickly and efficiently. That new level is called "On-boarding" and it is a more strategic and comprehensive program that is catching on fast in the industry.
The Human Capital Symposium 2004
September 7 | Staff report
The Human Capital Symposium 2004 promises to be an excellent learning and networking opportunity for anyone in your firm that is responsible for the management of Human Capital. Boomer Consulting, Inc. has planned an extensive conference agenda for participants to:
The Winning-Is-Everything 2005 Conference
September 7 | Staff report
Winning Is Everything brings the insight of international business experts and the knowledge of industry practitioners together to create real-world solutions.
September 2004 Circle Update
September 7 | by Ken McCall, MBA, MCP, CDIA+
August was a peak month for Circle activity. Within a three week span Circles 1, 2, 3, 5, and 7 all met in Kansas City. As always, it was a time of great sharing, exchanging of lessons learned, best practices, and thought provoking discussions.
Gone Phishing Lately?
September 7 | by Matthew Wilson, MCSE (2003), MCSA-Messaging
Phishing is an identity theft tactic that uses email as its hook. The attacker's intent is to lure the victim to click a deceptive link in an email message, which takes the victim to a website that looks and feels like a "trusted" website, such as www.chase.com or www.usbank.com. There, the user is tricked into entering one's personally identifiable information, such as credit card verification number, mother's maiden name, bank account number, account passwords, place of birth, or even one's social security number. Such information can be combined with readily obtainable information such as your address & telephone number to fully steal your financial and legal identity.
Small Firms: Prospering Through Shared Resources
September 7 | by Eric Hunt Director of Client Relations
Obstacles faced by small firms can seem endless at times to firms that deal with them alone. Going paperless, planning strategically, training/retaining good people, and technology management are just a few of the issues that most accounting firms deal with regularly. For small firms these issues can cripple productivity if not addressed correctly.
Boomer's Email Filtering Service
September 7 | by Matthew Wilson, MCSE, MCSA-Messaging (2003)
Boomer Consulting is pleased to offer its email filtering service to its Circle member Firms and other consulting clients. Here are some of its features:
Share Your "Tip of the Day"
September 7 | by by Sue Thiemann Director of First Impressions
Everyone in your firm has a wealth of knowledge that could be shared with others. When a new hire joins your staff, a great way to help them get acclimated to your firm's established policies and procedures is by sharing a "tip of the day". This can be a fun and enjoyable way to get acquainted and build relationships without overloading the new person with to much information.