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,
If your work life has transformed you into the office grump, take steps to change how you work. You'll improve your outlook and perhaps your bottom line.
Monitoring cash balances is essential and withholding payments until the last moment may be necessary, but be careful: being slow to pay may alienate you from vendors.
Former swimwear model Stefanie Michaels, known to her fans as “Adventure Girl”, is the ultimate travel expert. Millions of fans visit AdventureGirl.com to follow Stefanie as she
You don't always have to slash prices to stay competitive. There are many great ways you can add value to your goods and services at little or no cost. Here are 9 ways to protec
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.
Small business owners face challenges to overcome everyday. Some can wait until tomorrow or next week. Others need to be tackled, head-on as soon as they arise.
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Merchant Credit Card Processing Costs: The Whole Story
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How to Be Less of a Grump at Work
If your work life has transformed you into the office grump, take steps to change how you work. You'll improve your outlook and perhaps your bottom line.
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Rolling Stone article on ethanol
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Refurbished FAQ: Sound Strategies for Buying Refurbished Goods
Buying refurbished can save you cash...as long as your purchase isn't a dud. Here's what you must know before you venture into this bargain terrain.
How to Preserve Critical Vendor Relationships
Monitoring cash balances is essential and withholding payments until the last moment may be necessary, but be careful: being slow to pay may alienate you from vendors.
Small Business Profile: Stefanie Michaels (Adventure Girl)
Former swimwear model Stefanie Michaels, known to her fans as “Adventure Girl”, is the ultimate travel expert. Millions of fans visit AdventureGirl.com to follow Stefanie as she
9 Ways to Protect Your Pricing and Keep Your Customers
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Cyber Crime: Can You Afford to Ignore It?
Do you have a business continuity plan? If not, you’d better keep reading. Your company’s financial well-being depends on it.
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.
Lies, Damned Lies, and Multi-Level Marketing
Statistics show that Mary Kay, Amway, and other multi-level marketing plans are scams. That is, if you believe statistics.
5 Workplace Situations That Just Won't Wait
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Should You Enter Contests to Boost Your Profile?
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