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January/February 2014 3 www.feda.com 16 Preventing Wage and Hour Problems 10 of the most common errors employers make, according to the Department of Labor 18 Avoiding Damage to Equipment During and After Installation Plus lots of tips from Columnist Foster Frable on how both vendors and distributors can improve the process 20 Growing Your Business Online Part I A must-read article for anyone considering testing the waters 37 Quotables: 4 More Areas to Work on in 2014 12 Partnering Props President Brad Wasserstrom unveils FEDA's "Exceptional Manufacturers" List and Honorable Mentions. C O V E R S T O R Y January/February 2014 10 Minimizing the Loss Two things that security expert Scott McDonald wants you to know about protecting your business against theft: The odds are in the bad guy's favor and it's the small items that can make the difference in cutting your losses. The good news is there are many low-cost security measures you can take to prevent future theft. He shares five. F E A T U R E S D E P A R T M E N T S 5 Areas to Focus on in 2014 -Leveraging your small business advantages (quality, service, and knowledge) -Your business strategy (along with alignment, discipline and clear priorities) -Your recruiting strategy -Your hiring process -Your management philosophy and team source: Monster.com 4 President's Message "What Makes a Manufacturer Exceptional" 6 Industry Insights "Thanks for Bringing Us to the Party" by Advance Tabco's Penny Hutner 8 Association Highlights Update from Patti Morrow of Interior Design Protection Consulting