Confidentiality: Protect Your Gift Basket Business

February 8th, 2008 at 08:02pm Lorie Obernauer

j0175622.jpgAs a business owner, you might be concerned about confidential information for your business. In many small businesses, employees may have access to your office or other place where you keep confidential records. If your work space is small, employees may also overhear your phone conversations with your attorney, accountant, or banker.

It is up to you to decide what information is confidential and what is not. For example, you may want your employees to be aware of your profit margins so that they can make a good decision when offering a discount to a customer. On the other hand, you may not want to share all your financial information.

It is also your responsibility to make your expectations clear to your employees. Let them know what information is private. Consider having employees sign confidentiality agreements when they are hired. These do not have to complex. Learn more about confidentiality agreements. If you receive Gourmet New Magazine, you can also read about confidentiality agreements in the February, 2008 issue. Ask other business owners if they have employees sign an agreement and what is included. Protect your business and have peace of mind!

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2 Comments Add your own

  • 1. Justin Voccola  |  February 10th, 2008 at 7:40 pm

    Thank you for sharing this important with me about confidentiality. I will be share to incorporate it into my gift basket business.

  • 2. Flora Morris Brown, Ph.D.  |  February 22nd, 2008 at 12:01 pm

    Lorie,

    This is vital information that some employers overlook.

    Along with this, gift basket business owners should certainly share ideas with their colleagues, but avoid revealing specific details about their clients.

    Flora

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