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  • How and Why to Start a Business Book Club  By : Kevin
    I suggest and encourage business book clubs. Maybe you would like to start one within your organization or maybe you would prefer to build one among colleagues from outside of work. Either way this article will outline the keys to help you build a successful single event or long-term club.
  • What Katrina Can Teach Us About Leadership  By : Kevin
    Over one week ago a major disaster hit part of the Gulf Coast of the United States. I have been reflecting on the disaster, the response to it, and what lessons we can draw about leadership.
  • Export and Import of Inuit Eskimo Art Sculpture  By : Clint Leung
    Summarizes the legalities of exporting and importing Inuit Eskimo art sculptures contain ivory or whalebone.
  • Feeling FICA  By : Adam Smith
    Explores the origination of FICA
  • Builders Cleans – A Lucrative Market For Commercial Cleaners  By : David Andrew Smith
    With office cleaning becoming an increasingly competitive market for contract cleaning companies they must diversify or move into a niche market if they wish to continue to grow. One niche market that is not so competitive is that of ‘builders clean’. The number of companies that offer a good, high quality service to the construction industry is relatively small. So for small to medium sized firms it is well worth considering entering this market.

    In order to succeed the c...
  • How To Uncover Your Passion For Ultimate Success - Part 1!  By : Ian Canaway
    Once you have prepared your body and mind for success, it's time for the next step and to choose the right target to shoot for. The more clear you are on what you're shooting for, the better your chances will be of hitting the mark.

    I would lock myself in my room and take the phone off the hook...or even better, find a place away from your normal environment, a quiet peaceful place, preferably around nature - in the woods or a nice park, etc.

    Once I'm there, I would tak...
  • Uncover Your Passion For Ultimate Success - Part 2!  By : Ian Canaway
    My belief is that when you do something you really enjoy doing and you find a way to help others while doing it, making money is just a natural end result.

    However, if you are not yet as confident of the above beliefs as I am, you can always check to see if there's a demand for the subject you chose in part one before you go any further.

    Just go to www.yahoo.com and do a search for whatever it is you've decided to do. Let's say that we decided to sell recipes and cookbo...
  • A Simple Sales Strategy: Define What Selling Is!  By : Tessa Stowe
    How do you define selling? A lot of people think of selling as persuading/convincing people to buy things they may or may not want or need. To some, selling is all about closing a deal. Thinking of selling like this is not very empowering to you. Frankly, if you have this perspective on selling, it's no wonder if you hate it. I would too!

    So what perspective can you take about selling that will make it enjoyable, exciting and something you look forward to? Sounds like a bi...
  • Building a Strong Business Relationship  By : Jay
    When it comes to business and sales, building a strong relationship is critical. The stronger your relationship is with your customer, the more likely they will be to refer you business.
  • A Startling Fact About How To Stop Communication Disasters ...With One Question  By : Maria Boomhower The Master Communicator
    Too often, we are only half listening to what people are saying. Many times this is because we believe we know what the other person is going to say or because our mind is on something else. The results can be painful or disasterous.
  • Looking For Turnkey Business Opportunities?  By : Charles & Susan Truett
    If you are searching for a lucrative business that you can operate from your home, the increasing numbers of worldwide internet users has made it possible to launch an entirely new career in a short period of time. Home-based business opportunities are everywhere and with effort and research, you can start a turnkey business in your home with little or no investment required on your part. The numbers of people starting home businesses increases with each passing day. Some per...
  • ATM Machines - Does Your Business Need One?  By : Shane Penrod
    If you’re reading this article, then the answer is probably yes, but before we get ahead of ourselves. You need to ask yourself a few questions regarding the actual location you plan on placing your new ATM machine.

    1. Do you have customers asking for the location of the nearest ATM machine?
    2. Do you have at least 200 people a day visiting your location?

    If you answered yes to both of these ATM related questions. Then I’m about to show you why you need to buy an ATM m...
  • Retail Merchant Accounts - Do You Need One?  By : Shane Penrod
    Some entrepreneurs are satisfied with making a certain amount of income and have no wish or plan to grow their business with a retail merchant account. Others, however, aggressively pursue professional opportunities for expansion by seeking out technological advances that can help them better serve customer needs while increasing profits. A retail merchant account will elevate you to the next level of business development by providing access to sophisticated methods that can ...
  • Working With The Disabled  By : Lydia Ramsey
    Use these tips to enhance your relationship without your disabled colleagues and clients.
  • Stand Out in Business the Write Way  By : Lydia Ramsey
    Build your business and stand out in a crowd by sending handwritten notes whenever possible to existing and potential clients.
  • Minding Your Global Manners  By : Lydia Ramsey
    Guidelines to help you find your way through the maze of international etiquette rules that apply whether you work on-line or in an office.
  • Body Language Speaks Louder Than Words  By : Lydia Ramsey
    Improve your personal & business relationships by being aware of the unintended cues and signals your body language may be sending others.
  • Restaurant Merchant Accounts  By : Shane Penrod
    Some eatery entrepreneurs enjoy the old fashioned style of cooking and serving customers themselves, while others are experimenting with the latest technological enhancements via restaurant merchant accounts. While it is always enjoyable to dine at a restaurant where the owner or manager employs a personal touch, there are times when a customer appreciates modern conveniences like a server’s use of a pager or paying by credit card that are unavailable at many old-fashioned es...
  • Merchant Accounts For Restaurant Owners  By : Shane Penrod
    A merchant account for restaurant owners may be just the thing to help your business grow. If you have experimented with several marketing techniques and feel that you are ready to venture into e-commerce, this might be the venue you need to help your business really take off and start bringing in high-level profits.

    Many banks and financial institutions that offer Visa and MasterCard accounts can provide a merchant account for restaurant owners. After building a solid com...
  • Free Credit Card Merchant Account  By : Shane Penrod
    If you have been doing business for a few years, you probably have heard about the benefits of opening a free credit card merchant account to expand the availability of your products and services. However, there are so many banks and other financial institutions competing for your business that you may be unsure which one to partner with in this exciting venture. One attractive option is to look for a free credit card merchant account offer.

    Applying for a merchant account...
  • High Volume Merchant Accounts  By : Shane Penrod
    As your business continues to grow and customers buy more goods and services, you may want to consider joining those who are applying for high volume merchant accounts. When you are approved for a high volume account, you can get good prices on mid- and non-qualified sales, along with debit processing, monthly statement fees, and additional expenses. The greater your volume of business, the better deals you may be eligible for when working with financial institutions or compa...
  • How To Accept Credit Cards At Your Business  By : Shane Penrod
    Those who are still learning the ropes of running a small or home-based business may be unsure about how to accept credit cards for their goods and services. Perhaps you have sold handmade items by mail order up to this point, receiving a check in the mail as payment. Or you might run a small shop where customers come in to shop and pay by check or cash. If you are wondering how to accept credit cards, here are a few basic guidelines.

    1. Apply for a merchant account to fin...
  • 7 Steps To Achieving Joint Venture Projects  By : Maria Boomhower The Master Communicator
    JVing is an important part of business. But where do you start and how do you find them. Knowing these answers and being prepared is a key to success.
  • International Investment In Bulgaria Still Strong  By : Tim Wright
    The strong growth in the Bulgarian economy is continuing and this is emphasised by the confidence in the market shown by companies such as GE for example. GE Commercial Finance Real Estate recently announced it will be acquiring a 50% stake of the Mall of Sofia. The Mall is an enormous trade, business and entertainment centre currently under construction in the heart of the capital city.
  • Maybe You SHOULD Worry About Your PR!  By : Bob Kelly
    Worry can be healthy when it moves you away from a major emphasis on communications tactics to doing something positive about your key external audiences' behaviors that affect your operation the most.
  • High Volume Merchant - Do You Need One?  By : Shane Penrod
    When your business grows to the point where it is ready to move into the electronic age, you should give some thought to opening a high volume merchant account to expand your company’s potential. A merchant account will allow you to partner with a local bank or another financial institution to provide credit card processing payment options to online customers through the company Website.

    Creating a high volume merchant account will let you increase operating capacity to pr...
  • Small Business Merchant Accounts  By : Shane Penrod
    A small business merchant account may be just what your company needs to edge out the competition. If your customer base is growing or they are asking increasingly for credit payment options as well as for information about your products and services, a merchant account can answer their questions and help to grow your business while leaving your competitors in the dust.

    It is easy to apply for a small business merchant account. Just find a merchant account provider, which ...
  • Do You Need Credit Card Processing Services?  By : Shane Penrod
    Are your customers asking for credit card processing services? If so, you may want to consider adding this service to your company’s Website in order to provide convenient payment methods that will bring back repeat business. Many companies today are moving more toward e-commerce, which means that if you want to avoid getting left behind, you should get ready to join the throng of professionals who are marching into the electronic age of doing business.

    Although you may ha...
  • Multi-Task Your Way To A Healthy Body And A Booming Business  By : Nicole Dean
    Can you relate to this dilemma?

    I sit on my keister too many hours each day while I'm working. With the holidays coming, I'm a little worried about it... growing.

    Without getting into too many details about my keister, we'll just say that it's definitely not the best thing for any keister to be sitting too long each day and leave it at that.

    Do you spend too much time in your swivel chair, too?

    That got me thinking. A lot of my time sitting is spent listening to r...
  • Free Credit Card Processing For Business Owners  By : Shane Penrod
    Would you like to upgrade your company’s operations by taking advantage of free credit card processing for business owners? There has never been a better time to locate banks offering this service and make the best possible deal for your interests. Financial institutions are eager to work with you in opening a merchant account, and they sometimes offer attractive incentives to get entrepreneurs’ business. If you like the idea of free credit card processing, start shopping at ...

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