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Four Important Things to Remember When Signing Up for Credit Card Processing

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Rich McIver, Founder, Merchant Guide LLC Credit card processing has become essential for businesses to thrive, but choosing the right company can feel like an overwhelming process. There are several aspects merchants must consider, including the costs and credibility of the company. Finding a company that can provide the services needed for your business at […]

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Small Business All Year Round

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Last Saturday was “Small Business Saturday.”  It’s a celebration of small business that was launched in 2010 by American Express and over the years it has caught on in neighborhoods and business districts around the country. This year the results were encouraging. News outlets reported that spending reached 16.3 billion which is a 14% increase

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Survey says

Survey Says…

Small Business

Are you confused by all the changes in the Affordable Care Act? Are you tired of trying to navigate the complexities of buying health insurance coverage for employees? Have you seen an increase in premiums? If you, like me, are a typical small business owner you probably answered yes to all of the above. We

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Managing the Pressure of Change

Business Ops., Entrepreneurship, Leadership, Management, Sales, Small Business, Strategy

Enough books have been written and enough information is available that, by now, most leaders and managers understand what they need to do to manage change in their organization. They understand the need to get buy-in, secure credible senior sponsors, persuade key influencers in the organization and communicate, communicate, communicate. Some of the more sophisticated

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Get Involved: The Hows and Whys of Cause-Related Marketing

Entrepreneurship, Leadership, Management, Small Business, Strategy

One of the most exciting opportunities available in business today is partnering with nonprofits in cause-related marketing. Generally defined as a partnership where both the for-profit and the nonprofit partners have something to offer and each realizes a benefit, cause-related marketing contributes to the community, while also expanding your company’s network and audience. To succeed

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