Tag Archives: Compliance

Website Compliance Requirements: Steps to a Smooth Process

Sandra Wrobel-Konior — April 15, 2017 Follow @sandricz— April 15, 2017 Running an online business and selling products or services online comes with some inevitable paperwork. The compliance process may take a few weeks, but when you prepare for it wisely, you can shorten it and avoid unnecessary mistakes. Online business owners need to ensure … Continue reading Website Compliance Requirements: Steps to a Smooth Process

What you need to know about compliance in the affiliate marketing industry

Is your affiliate marketing program meeting federal guidelines? Columnist Adam Weiss sits down with his company’s compliance guru to discuss how advertisers can stay on the right side of the law. Adam Weiss on April 14, 2017 Affiliate marketing is built on fostering relationships between brands and publishers — and providing something of value to … Continue reading What you need to know about compliance in the affiliate marketing industry

Budgeting for a Compliance Audit: A Practical Framework

by Anthony AlvesSeptember 21, 2016 Companies can easily underestimate the investment required to meet compliance. Thinking compliance is a one-and-done activity that you can skate by with minimal spend only sets you up for unpleasant surprises later on. Compliance can be a long, drawn-out process, involving everyone including HR, finance, security, and leadership. So it’s … Continue reading Budgeting for a Compliance Audit: A Practical Framework

Why Is PCI Compliance Important for Every Merchant?

by Sandra Wrobel-Konior Follow @sandriczAugust 27, 2016 PCI compliance is mandatory for every eCommerce merchant that accepts credit or debit card payments on their website. All information entered by customers is sensitive data, so it must be well-protected. The Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS) provides steps that all merchants who process card … Continue reading Why Is PCI Compliance Important for Every Merchant?

Employee Advocacy on Social Media: Striking a Balance Between Authenticity and Compliance

Isabel WagnerOctober 16, 2015 With social media now an integral part of the sales and marketing process, many organisations have embraced employee advocacy as a way of amplifying their campaigns. From senior managers to frontline staff, companies actively encourage employees to participate in conversations on social channels, share relevant content and become brand ambassadors. However … Continue reading Employee Advocacy on Social Media: Striking a Balance Between Authenticity and Compliance

Know Where You Owe: 4 Tax Compliance Offenses You Might be Missing

Matthew GrattanAugust 7, 2015 When it comes to sales tax compliance, ignorance definitely isn’t bliss. Proving you don’t need to collect tax can often be more difficult and time-consuming than proving you do. Should the state express concern about exempt sales, claiming “I didn’t think I owed sales tax,” likely won’t save you from an … Continue reading Know Where You Owe: 4 Tax Compliance Offenses You Might be Missing