Posts Tagged“business”

What Your Business Should Know About Accepting Credit Cards

There are plenty of different scenarios where you might want to learn more about your options and responsibilities when it comes to accepting credit cards. Maybe you’re a small business who hasn’t accepted cards to this point, but you’re ready. Maybe you’re an online entrepreneur, and you’re setting up a new e-Commerce business, as another example. Whatever the reasons, there are some important things you should know before your business starts accepting credit card transactions. PCI Compliance One specific area of focus you should ensure you’re well aware of is PCI compliance. Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard or PCI…

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Going Global – Bring Your Business International with a Virtual Office

A successful business is the culmination of a lot of hard work and acumen with a little bit of serendipity thrown in for good measure. However, taking your business to the next level requires careful planning and organisation. International business, when effectively executed, can bring financial boon, and conversely, can be an exercise in futility without a clear vision.  The most central of factors in moving into the realm of the global economy is deciding on an actual physical space for your business. However, technology has made it possible for businesses to exchange the physical office for a virtual reality.…

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5 Lessons Learned From Successful Startups

Many entrepreneurs dream of creating highly profitable business ideas and building companies that go on to be very successful. However, despite the fact that so many people dream of startup success, roughly 50 percent of all startups fail within the first five years. Because there is such a high failure rate for new companies, it is helpful for entrepreneurs to understand why some companies obtain success where others fail. Here are 5 lessons learned from some of the most successful startups of all time. Even the oldest and most established industries can be disrupted Uber, the ride-sharing giant perfectly demonstrated…

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Why Geo-Target PPC Campaigns

There are circumstances under which pay-per click advertising will serve you better if you target specific areas rather than going with a wide campaign. If you’re selling ebooks for example, you might sometimes want to focus your efforts on a particular region—particularly if the subject matter of the book is more relevant to a certain area or community. There are a number of other advantages to taking this approach as well. Here’s a short list of reasons why you might want to geo-target your PPC campaigns. Optimize Your Spend If you’re thinking this strategically, you probably already know pay-per click…

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Best Franchise Forward – How to Make a Splash As a Franchisee

Did you know that one in six Australians want to start their own business? It’s not a surprising figure – there are many perks to owning a business. While it may be hard work, you can get to a point where the money just rolls in for minimal effort. Also, being your own boss is an exciting prospect. No more getting told what to do! What’s not to like? Purchasing a franchise can be a great way to begin in the business world. You can have the backing of a national brand and a guaranteed market all for a fee.…

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Sebastian Greenwood on the Basics of Small Business Marketing

When you consider what business marketing is, you’re likely to find your mind boggles. For small business owners, thorough and good marketing seems unattainable. However, it is possible to market on a smaller scale without having to spend the big bucks. It simply means that you have to learn how to be creative with your resources, stretching them to new limits. This is something Sebastian Greenwood specializes in. Small Business Marketing According to Sebastian Greenwood There are many ways in which you can market a business. Naturally, there are the traditional outlets such as television, radio, and print. These have…

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How Can Beacon Better the Chances for Hopeful Candidates and Their Potential of Being Hired?

Looking for finance positions can be frustrating. Are you tired of your applications going unanswered or never landing that second interview? Attempting to find a job by yourself can be draining and time-consuming. If you’re at the point where you’re about to give up, then you need assistance from the best financial recruiters at Beacon Resources. When you team up with an experienced and skilled job recruiter, finding a job becomes a lot easier. Beacon Resources recruiters can provide you with financial career advice, industry information, and connect you with hiring managers. Here are some ways a recruiting specialist can…

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Buck Reed Explains Why People’s Wish to Do Good Is Important for Salespeople

As a teenager, Buck Reed started a business mowing people’s lawns. He was highly successful at this and eventually developed a landscaping business. From there, he went on to take part in various self-development courses and became a top sales mentee. Quickly, he learned that his true passion was in teaching others how to better themselves as salespeople, for which he focused on the psychology of sales. What he found throughout his career is that humans have an innate desire to do good and that is something a salesperson can use to their advantage. Why People Wanting to Do Good…

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Jarle Thorsen Puts the Spotlight on Successful Businesswomen

Jarle Thorsen is known for founding Unaico nine years ago and running it successfully since then. He has contacts all over the world, from Hong Kong to Sao Paolo, and is known to be fully committed to everything that he does. He is even fabled to have taken a call from one of his exergonix envestors when on vacation visiting the Great Pyramid of Egypt! But he believes the true power in business lies in its inclusivity. He believes that money can only truly be made if there is equality between business owners. And this means a greater spotlight has…

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4 Office Spring Cleaning Tips To Boost Productivity

Spring cleaning your home is a great way to say good-bye to the gloomy winter. While you’re excitedly dusting off the floating shelves and refreshing your living room, there’s another important place that deserves your attention: your office. Ever thought of cleaning the office window sills with the same passion as you’d love to spring clean your home? If not, now is the perfect time to freshen up your workplace: say hello to office spring cleaning! Besides bringing joy to the boring Mondays, office spring cleaning helps you stay productive and happier at work. So, why not welcome the warmer…

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