It is easy for a business owner to get overwhelmed by all the information thats available regarding credit card processing providers. The merchant services market arguably has more middlemen than any other industry in America. But it is important to keep in mind that business owners dont necessarily need to learn everything there is to know about credit card processing. Like many other things in business (and in life), the secret to choosing a...more
Brad: You give a lot of speeches to business owners. Tell me again, what drives you nuts? Dr. Lisa: When someone says We lost money on that job. Brad: Thats cost accounting talking. Its amazing the owner is still in business, saying something like that. If his competition didnt all think the same way, he would be out of business. Dr. Lisa: Truly variable costsmaterials, outsourcing, freight, sales commissionsare normally just a...more
Promotional Paper Products are one of the mainstays of the Promotional Merchandise market. Millions of these extremely practical and inexpensive Promotional Gifts are given away and used daily. This article gives you all the information you need on the top 5 best selling Promotional Memo Holders and demonstrates why you should consider them for your next promotion.Promotional Memo BlocksThese excellent desktop promotional gifts we once only available in a square shape. However you can now have then in any shape and colour you choose. The most popular version has approximately 500 sheets of paper which are glued on one side at the back to hold them together. Printing techniques have improved drastically so that these blocks can be branded in full glorious Technicolor. Additionally a pen or pencil holder hole can be drilled through the block for a small extra charge. The addition of the "don't forget to replace" me note on a few individual sheets of paper towards the bottom of the block is very clever and effective. This works extremely well and clients will often contact you for repeats.Promotional Memo HoldersThese holders offer you even greater opportunities for branding. Regular...more
On a recent survey, I asked what obstacles job seekers are experiencing in their search for a green career.I wasn't surprised to see responses centered around these themes:- Not enough green job openings in my local area.- Not sure how to translate my skills into a green career.- Lack of experience.- Figuring out how to manage the transition...more
Green Investing With todays focus on saving the environment, investing in green solutions is a unique niche. The hole in the ozone layer is growing, lakes and rivers suffer the effects of toxic waste, and acid rain threatens wildlife. We are now moving toward a better future with electric cars and recycling but that may not be enough to turn things...more
How Investing in Green Companies Can Save the PlanetAs the seasons change we notice the beauty of the trees and changing colors. The reds, oranges, and purples are a beautiful sight. Most of us are fortunate to see the beauty of the changing seasons because there are trees in abundance. For those who live in cities devoid of greenery, they can appreciate the flora and fauna of the country side. Countries all around the world are in danger of becoming a desert wasteland because the trees are being cut down for buildings and other modern necessities. The problem arises when the land is left barren because new trees arent planted. This neglect leads to further damage to the environment. Corporations have long put their financial goals ahead of the needs of the planet. Millions of gallons of toxic waste are dumped into our oceans. It seems energy efficiency is at the bottom of the list of concerns when new buildings are erected. The planets resources, from oil to trees, are being used up without regard to the future of our children. Unfortunately the people who call for change are often seen as tree huggers and extremist. Corporate irresponsibility is dismissed so the cycle...more
Plant Trees and Make a Mint Traditional investments involve stocks, bonds, and options with companies that produce goods and services you may not always believe in. Financial brokers and agents do an excellent job of recommending mixed portfolios to...more
The Pros and Cons of Investing in Lumber Have you ever passed a truck full of logs on the highway and wondered what they were going to do with all those trees? Its an odd sight and can be scary if you are driving behind one of those trucks. What you...more
Alternative Investment Options for a Environmentally Safer WorldGold is at an all time high and is a highly sought after investment option. Its value has remained through the turbulence of stock market fluctuations. Other precious metals have done...more
There are several key benefits of using 3D CAD design and CAD 3D modeling in Civil, Mechanical and Architectural industry. Key benefits include simplicity, automation and interactive analysis. Integrating CAD systems with Enterprise Resource Planning...more
As a business owner, you know that you are obliged to accept credit card payments in order to be competitive in your industry. But perhaps you are intimidated by the number of choices and the sheer amount of information that you must wade through to...more
The Revenue Management System, Remit, is a cost effective, user friendly & comprehensive solution which integrates the entire spectrum of work under Revenue Management of Electricity & Gas Transmission and Distribution through dedicated modules that...more