Customer relationships are just like any other kind of relationship. To grow strong, they need to be nourished with honesty, attention and communication.
A typical merchant will probably say that it costs around 2% to accept credit cards. But the discount rate they're thinking of isn't the only cost. If you're running a business,
Setting up global sourcing processes can be a herculean task, even for major corporations with deep working-capital and knowledge-base pockets. Here is what you need to know.
Short of "payment in advance" terms, the only way to protect yourself from slow paying leeches and outright deadbeats is to have a good credit management process in place.
Online services such as Google Places and Yelp include details about your business whether you ask them to or not. Here's how to claim those listings as your own.
Success is 10% inspiration and 90% perspiration. These ten entrepreneurs used that formula to turn creative expression into sustainable small businesses.
A number of free, online resources are available to help you close gaps in your knowledge, invigorate your thinking and otherwise help you keep pace with key business trends.
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Customer relationships are just like any other kind of relationship. To grow strong, they need to be nourished with honesty, attention and communication.
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Merchant Credit Card Processing Costs: The Whole Story
A typical merchant will probably say that it costs around 2% to accept credit cards. But the discount rate they're thinking of isn't the only cost. If you're running a business,
Global Sourcing Basics
Setting up global sourcing processes can be a herculean task, even for major corporations with deep working-capital and knowledge-base pockets. Here is what you need to know.
20 Percent Time: Offering Your Employees Autonomy
Giving your employees a little autonomy at work can have beneficial results for your business and keep employees' morale up.
How to Leverage an Economy of Giving and Profit
Digital distribution of gifts offers small businesses an almost free way to reach new customers. Go ahead, give it away.
Crowding Out Bad Debt
Short of "payment in advance" terms, the only way to protect yourself from slow paying leeches and outright deadbeats is to have a good credit management process in place.
7 Effective Tools for Managing a Virtual Team
Managing a virtual team can get complicated, fast. Here's how to keep it simple.
8 Expert Tips for Building Effective Email Lists
An email list can help promote your business and reach your market simply and effectively. Before you get started, here are a few things to consider.
How To Claim Your Online Identity and Keep It Relevant
Online services such as Google Places and Yelp include details about your business whether you ask them to or not. Here's how to claim those listings as your own.
Dealing With Problem Employees: The Basics of Progressive Discipline
You never want to fire anyone. As a business owner you want to lead, develop, and empower people.
10 Artists Who Became Art Entrepreneurs
Success is 10% inspiration and 90% perspiration. These ten entrepreneurs used that formula to turn creative expression into sustainable small businesses.
7 Reasons to Rethink Free Online Tools
Free online business tools can make a lot of sense for a cash strapped startup. Just make sure those tools are worth the price you paid for them.
What Every Employer Needs to Know about Garnishment
You've just received notice that a court has garnished one of your employee's wages. Now what?
Building Philanthropy Into a Business
Philanthropy can be built into the structure of your company and, depending on how you handle it, that philanthropy can improve your business.
The Shoestring MBA
A number of free, online resources are available to help you close gaps in your knowledge, invigorate your thinking and otherwise help you keep pace with key business trends.
Internet Sales Taxes Question as Thorny as Ever
More and more states are looking to Internet sales to boost tax revenue. For small businesses, that means tax compliance is even more complex.
What You Need to Know About Online Sales Tax
For online retailers, untangling the Internet sales tax knot isn't getting any easier.
Questions to Answer Before You Get a New Vehicle for Your Business
If you're in the market for a new vehicle that you plan to use at least in part for business, you'll want to make certain decisions before you shop.