If you think there's nothing you can do to keep from being fooled — that
you have to accept some "shrinkage" in your business — you're set to
lose the battle with fraud. Entrepreneurs who survive soon learn the plain
truth: Honesty matters. People will be honest and deal honestly with you,
but only if you create a "you won't get away with it" environment with
no-nonsense procedures that minimize temptation. Most companies suffer from fraud - yours doesn't have to. Take these steps to protect your reputation and your bottom line.