Join Enzo, founder of Accounting Prose, and Dan, Head of HR, for an eye-opening discussion about the hidden costs and risks of handling HR yourself as a small business owner. In this candid conversation, they explore why even businesses with just a few employees need to think strategically about HR compliance and people management.

Topics
- The most common (and costly) HR mistake: worker misclassification and how it can trigger devastating audits
- Why HR is a "profit protector" rather than a cost center
- The real tipping point for when DIY HR becomes dangerous (hint: it's sooner than you think)
- Critical compliance issues that vary by state and can result in major penalties
- How poor HR practices lead to talent loss and derail business growth

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Join Enzo from Accounting Prose and HR expert Dan Evanoff as they dive deep into a shocking real-world case of AI-powered hiring fraud that nearly cost one company thousands of dollars and potentially exposed them to serious security risks.

In this eye-opening episode, you'll discover how sophisticated scammers are using deepfake technology, forged documents, and fake identities to infiltrate the hiring process—and why small businesses are increasingly becoming their preferred targets. Enzo and Dan break down the red flags every business owner should watch for, from suspicious interview behavior to equipment shipping requests that don't add up.

What You'll Learn:
- The anatomy of a modern hiring scam and how close one company came to disaster
- Why traditional background checks aren't enough anymore
- Practical, actionable steps to protect your business during remote hiring
- The legal and compliance considerations you need to know
- How to balance security with efficiency in your hiring process

Whether you're hiring your first remote employee or your fiftieth, this episode provides essential insights for protecting your business in an era where "trust but verify" has never been more critical. Plus, hear some entertaining (and cautionary) tales from the trenches of remote hiring gone wrong.

Perfect for: Small business owners, HR professionals, and anyone involved in hiring decisions who wants to stay ahead of evolving fraud tactics.

Got your own hiring horror story or security tip? We'd love to hear from you—drop us a comment and help fellow business owners stay protected.

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