Retail kiosks, also known as mall kiosks actually started at around the 13th century in India. Now these little showcases are viewed all around the country for all sorts of different reasons. I've been to a few seafood shacks in various countries by the water such as Greece and they have these kiosks everywhere! We Americans have these kiosks in malls, usually surrounded by merchandise such as cell phones, jewelry, skin care and food! These...more
Over 70% of small businesses fail in their first few years. This is because of a fundamental lack of understanding [ on the part of the business owners ] of how a business should be run.These core concepts are essential for small business success:1. VisionYou must have a clear goal. What is your business going to ultimately look like? Think big and bold. Where will you be based? What is your business model? How much do your want to be paid? How...more
Establishing a merchant account allows your business to accept credit cards, a move that can result in significant growth of your business, income, and customer base. In todays rapidly evolving marketplace, having a merchant account is a near necessity if you want to remain competitive. To satisfy the ever-changing needs of a global society, merchant accounts are offered that are uniquely designed to satisfy the account processing needs of a wide variety of businesses. When business owners think of a merchant account provider, typically the first notion that comes to mind is that of the traditional credit card transaction, performed on-site at the point of purchases, using a scanner or swipe machine to capture and transmit customer data to the card issuer. But in fact, while that may be the most immediately familiar of all merchant accounts, there are several types of accounts that you, as a business owner, can choose from.The following guidelines will help you determine which type of account is right for you, as well as explaining some of the basic differences between your merchant account options.Internet Merchant AccountsThese accounts are designed to meet the unique needs of...more
Many times, when were out shopping, we stumble upon something that we love and feel like we cant live without it (even though we may already have plenty of shoes, bags, watches or whatever the object beckoning you may be).The psychological trick of something that costs a lot seems to work; the more it costs, the more we rationalize buying it to...more
With the holidays fast approaching, to save money, take advantage of the many online coupon, discount and cash back programs available on the Internet. We recently looked at a program called the Buyers Edge Club (www.thebuyersedgeclub.com) to understand how this kind of program works.UMG Buyers Edge is a service offered by United Marketing Group...more
Buying a house is an exciting and often confusing endeavor, especially if it is your first time. Theres so much information to digest and understand about mortgages and interest rates some of it simple to understand, but much of it so complex that even experts dont always understand it. There are, however, a few simple facts about mortgages that will help you in finding the mortgage that suits you best.Your monthly payment is determined by three things the amount of money you borrow, the interest rate on your mortgage and the number of months that you pay.Those three factors work together in various ways to cost you more money or save you money, either in the short term or over the course of years. In general, a lower interest rate means lower monthly payments and/or a lower overall cost for your loan. However, in some cases a loan with a lower interest rate may mean youll pay a higher monthly payment for a shorter period of time, or pay more for your loan in the long run because youre paying for a longer period. When comparing loans to choose the lowest mortgage rate, be sure youre comparing apples with apples.The mortgage rate is only one component that determines the cost of...more
Businesses generally want to keep the documented records for a short period of time because after a specific time period all documents is nothing more than a paper waste in the office. But the main problem is how to destroy these controlled internal...more
When it comes to being the CEO of my own company I know that it's important that I try to keep up with all of the latest and greatest gadgets and technology trumps in my business. These tactics are not used to make you look better cosmetically, but...more
What to run to and what to run away from !Have you ever seen these advertisements? Filled in online surveys? Only to be bombarded with phone calls and end up on mailing lists that are sold and resold to people trying to get you to join their business...more
Small business franchise opportunities are coming straight to us and we cannot do nothing about it. The understanding of the whole small business franchise opportunity is its a traditional business where a small business owner can buy into a credible...more
In a society that becomes more technologically advanced every day, it seems that almost everything can be found on the internet. Consequently, the popularity and efficiency of internet marketing and internet businesses have exponentially increased....more
The tricks and tips to becoming a successful business owner have to do with your website and the Internet marketing campaign you have organized. If you build a professional website, it is only part of the battle because customers need to find it...more