If you own a small business you already know that your survival depends on your profitability. If you're not making enough money you'll soon fail. Making sales, however, is just part of the equation. You must also minimize your losses. If the cost of doing business is greater than your profits you won't last very long. Overhead is one thing, but what about losses due to theft and fraud?

Hello. I'd like to take an opportunity to introduce myself. My name is Brett Carlson and I am a private investigator and small business consultant on Long Island in New York. I'm also the author of The Detective's Notebook, a popular blog for private detectives. I advise small business owners on fraud prevention techniques and help individuals avoid scams and rip-offs.