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Checklists and tools for general business and finance. Includes checklists that are currently in use as well as checklist guides to assist businesses with labor laws, financial internal audits, company performance, building lighting assessments and more.

Disasters » Business Continuity

Business continuity planning, business recovery post-disaster

Business Continuity Plan Checklist [pdf] [29768] ?

A checklist that lists the essential ingredients of a business continuity plan

Business Continuity Plan Checklist for Use During a Disaster [pdf] [29770] ?

For the four stages of response, resumption, recovery and restoration

Disaster Recovery Plan Checklist [doc] [29766] ?

A checklist used in creating a business continuity plan

Financial Risk » Cost Estimating

Online models for estimating the cost of a project, building valuation data, etc

FAA Pricing Handbook [9337] ?

Pricing is a necessary part of any acquisition process

General Business » Customer Relations

Effective customer relations, complaint handling, customer satisfaction

Effective Customer Relations and Complaint Handling [8652] ?

Evaluate your company for its strengths and weaknesses in promoting customer satisfaction

General Business » Internal Audit

Resources for internal audit departments

Audit Committee Checklist [6137] ?

Questions to Ask and Items to Review

COSO Evaluation Form [xls] [19746] ?

A sample form in MS Excel format

Guide to Internal Controls [pdf] [2841] ?

Advice for departments on how to review the effectiveness of internal control

Internal Controls Checklist [6134] ?

AICPA checklist for internal controls

General Business » Management

Business management tips, strategic planning, scenario planning, etc.

Buy/Sell Agreement Checklist [13234] ?

Use this checklist when buying or selling a business

General Business » Nonprofits

Management of nonprofits, risk management, insurance, issues

National Center for Charitable Statistics [12349] ?

NCCS provides data on nonprofit organization activities

General Business » Pensions

Pension plan guides for employers, plan participants and others

Pension and Retirement Plan Tools and Tips [5109] ?

Provides tools (IRS series 5500 forms) & practical applications (checklists, tips)

General Business » RFP

How to write and respond to a Request for Proposal (RFP)

Proposal Checklist [13669] ?

Proposal preparation checklist

General Business » Small Business

Guides, handbooks, tools, forms, software, etc. for small business

Communicating with Prospective Clients [12503] ?

Guidelines when meeting with a prospective client

Human Resources » Policies

Ready-to-use sample letters, contracts, forms, policies, checklists

Business Templates [2028] ?

A variety of business templates: sample letters, contracts, forms, policies and checklists

Human Resources » Terminations

Employee termination issues.

When Should You Fire an Employee? [12497] ?

A true/false checklist to assist with termination decision-making

Legal » Forms

Large number of resources for fill-in-the-blank legal forms and contracts

Contract Review Checklist [25287] ?

Information which should be included in a contract

Legal » Internet Law

Case developments, articles, resources related to internet technology

A Checklist for Web Site Counsel [5258] ?

Managing the Legal Risks of E-Commerce: Practical Legal Strategies

Property » Checklists

Fire safety inspection checklists

Home Inspection Checklist [19468] ?

Measures to take to prevent the risk of loss from fire, water, electrical, etc hazards

Risk Mgt » Agriculture

Risk management related to agriculture, crops, etc.

Building a Risk Management Plan [8455] ?

Meant to help growers start building a risk management plan

Risk Mgt » Privacy

Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act requirements, etc.

OCC Privacy Preparedness Questionnaire [18728] ?

Assessing Existing Information Practices

Security » Site Security

Facility physical and electronic controls - shrinkage in retail

Building Security Checklist [25290] ?

Provides considerations for assessing your building security






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