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March 22, 2014 • By Dennis Beaver Note: This is the second installment of Dennis Beaver’s March 8 column. “Your readers, Dennis, who want this to be the year they go into business for themselves, must have a very good answer to this question: If I fail, what... by Dennis Beaver | employment, investment
March 08, 2014 • By Dennis Beaver If you, or someone you know is seriously considering starting a new business, today’s column is intended to be the kind of sudden awakening that only a splash of cold water or the sound a fire alarm at midnight can produce.... by Dennis Beaver | background checks, employment
January 11, 2014 • By Dennis Beaver Last week we told you about David, an attorney who asked an employment agency to find a part-time receptionist. Shortly thereafter, a job counselor phoned, stating that she had “the perfect candidate,” and emailed her resume. Two... by Dennis Beaver | background checks, employment
January 04, 2014 • By Dennis Beaver If you are an employer presently using, or considering using the services of an employment agency, our story today could save you hours of wasted time, embarrassment, theft or worse, and we begin with this question: When an... by Dennis Beaver | employment, workplace
March 23, 2008 (Original publish date) • By Dennis Beaver “Mr. Beaver, I am office manager for a medical clinic that is owned and operated by physicians originally from overseas. I want to stress that they are excellent docs. I am writing you out of frustration... by Dennis Beaver | employment
June 8, 2006 (Original publish date) • By Dennis Beaver “I am interviewing applicants for a sales position in my Eureka office. Now, you must understand that I am African-American originally from the Eastern part of our country and have lived in California for...