The Risk Advisor

No good crisis should ever go to waste... and todays COVID crisis is no exception. In this life and death struggle we all are facing globally, we can always rely on the scam artist to come up with a way to take full advantage and pry on our fears. These low-life, scum of existence creatures have come up with multiple ways to take advantage of the infirmed and the elderly. If karma exists, it should strike them in the genital's. Listen to the episode to hear some of the scams being pulled today and be better prepared to protect yourself from falling victim.

Man’s best friend, the lovable canine has many jobs; rescuing lost children, finding bombs and drugs. But what goes into the training? How does all this work?
In this episode, Sal and Jim take us behind the scenes to learn what goes into the training for the handler and the canine. It’s not as easy as it looks.

Cloud computing - what we think about. Cost effective, secure, adaptable and ease of use. All very true. But did you ever stop to think about just what is "the cloud"? Where is it? and more importantly, who is in charge?
Today we cover the risks associated with the "cloud"... what happens it gets shut down? How much at risk are you? As always, its the detail that can kill you...

Cyber-attacks prevent us from using the Internet… but what if your supplier shuts you down? Aren’t the results the same?

The first big threat in the trend to move communications and systems to the internet was exposure to cyber-attacks. Now you have to be aware your provider can pose a threat as well! What are the risks to being turned off? Did you do your due diligence in how the service you are paying for gets delivered to your door? Listen to this episode to hear our guest talk about the risks we never thought of.

What are the key ways to find government contracts? How do you navigate to the right person for that perfect assignment?
In this episode, Stewart Liberman talks in detail and gives valuable information on where to go for a contract, how to make a lasting impression and how to stay out of trouble by not biting off more than you can chew. If you want to make a lasting impression, follow his simple step by step guide.

The vaccine is here…. Now what happens? Don’t get too comfortable… the problems and risks have only started!
Who is essential, who isn’t? How do you track the people who got it, vs. those that don’t want it? Is the government set up to effectively distribute the vaccine? Listen to this episode to hear all the challenges the leadership will be faced with… It’s an episode you don’t want to miss.

Dealing with a government agency is a whole lot different then dealing with a fellow businessperson. The are many constraints on what you can and cannot do.
How should one best present their Product or Service? What are the questions you can ask and what can you ask that might shock them? You need to use your introduction of your product or service wisely. How will you motivate the individual and get them vested into your product or service that meets their need or solve their business issue? Listen hear to learn all about it.

Navigating Government Contracts – A 3-Part Series

Have you ever asked yourself, how do you find gov’t contracts? How should you posture your first meeting? How do I go about contacting key people at a Gov’t Agency and whom do I call?
This series will bring insights and hopefully a better understanding of the hurdles a vendor or contractor should be aware of before engaging with a government entity or responding to a proposal. Hear first-hand accounts from an industry expert on what to do, and not do in this episode.

2020 proved to be a difficult year right up until the last day… what’s is store for 2021? Can it get any worse?
COVID has had an incalculable effect on all aspects of our lives. Because of it, how we go about our business has changed the risk profile considerably. Listen now to hear Jim and Sal talk about the changes that occurred, what new challenges are on the horizon and what opportunities await us if we look at it in the right way.

The vaccine is here now … but what are the expectations of the employees and the employers? Can you force your employees to take it? In today’s show, we explore the exemptions employees can declare and how the Americans With Disabilities Act (the “ADA”), Title VII of the Civil Rights Act and collective bargaining agreements need to be considered before you make your decisions. Our guest tries to explain what you should consider in the complicated world of COVID.