Sound proofing and vibration isolation at the source can decrease the generation of sound. Acoustical experts will tell you: "Dampening of sound waves, Baffles and barriers are important to lessen sound transfer". Approaches of noise control work whether in the office or a personal home or anyplace else annoying noise is heard. (And, once it is installed, it continues working without supplementary attention)!

Small Business Administration - U.S. government organization for aiding small business owners.
Federal Trade Commission - Watchdog arm of the U.S. government for consumer issues.
Better Business Bureau - Reporting mechanisms for fraudulent or unscrupulous businesses.
U.S. Department of Justice - DOJ's website for educating the public on Internet fraud.
Federal Bureau of Investigation - The FBI's advice for avoiding Internet business fraud.
Fraud.org - National Internet Fraud Watch Information Center.
U.S. State Department - Overview of typical business scams both inside and outside the U.S.
IC3.gov - The Internet Crime Complaint Center receives, develops and refers complaints of cyber-crime.
Consumer.gov - FTC portal for research in comsumer issues.
On Guard Online - Practical tips to help you understand computer security and guard against Internet fraud.
CommerceNet - Organization dedicated to enabling safe business practices on the Internet.
Library of Congress - Business Reference Services provides resources for business practices on the Internet.
Federal Citizen Information Center - Database of scam, fraud and recall resources.
Firstgov.gov - Portal for research in government databases for all business practice information.
Office of the Inspector General - Fraud prevention and detection resources and reporting.