Only twenty to thirty years ago internet marketing was a foreign phrase to most people. Advertising was done through magazines, newspapers, television and radio. Today, however, technology has thrown business marketing way ahead of it's old fashioned past. Companies set up websites, advertise all over the internet and have a web address, making it easier than ever for customers from all over to buy their merchandise. With that mentality you...more
For those considering frequent flyer credit cards, consider all of the benefits that they can offer, not just the obvious benefits. These lines of credit are growing in popularity, and rightly so. Many of the best credit cards in these programs offer discounts far beyond the standard frequent flyer miles. You may also find yourself saving money on hotel stays or even on upgrades to first class. If you qualify for frequent flyer credit card...more
Getting a 0 balance transfers credit card sounds like such a great deal that many people forget that they should be seeking out other benefits from these cards as well. Savvy consumers who apply for balance transfer credit cards know that there are pros and cons to getting these cards. The idea for a smart consumer is to maximize the pros of the balance transfers credit card by only applying to those cards which offer the best in additional benefits.Low purchase APR:The first thing that a smart consumer will want to make sure is that the balance transfer card offers a low APR on purchases. Where many people get trapped in bad deals with balance transfers credit cards is that they use the cards for purchases in addition to the transfers. Often, these credit cards have high interest rates on purchases which means that people are wasting money that they don't need to be wasting. A smart consumer will not only check out the APR on the balance transfer but will also review what the APR will be on purchases that are made on the balance transfers credit card. Additionally, it is smart to look at what the APR on the balance transfer will be after the promotional period runs out.Long...more
A zero interest credit card is clearly an obvious opportunity to save money. Several credit card companies offer programs where you do not have to pay interest, or finance charges, on the line of credit. In nearly all of these situations, the zero interest credit cards have a limited time offer for zero percent. After that introductory period of...more
Money back credit cards are a great invention. They are a way for consumers to save money on every purchase that they make by getting a percentage of the purchase back from their credit card company at the end of the billing cycle. Most consumers who have a money back credit card are satisfied with this benefit. But those consumers that are really...more
There are very few people who enjoy professional networking events. Sure, some people love them because they like to be the life of the party and to meet others in their field who will appreciate this quality about them. But most people find these professional events to be a social obligation that's moderately enjoyable at best. One of the main reasons for this is that many professionals really don't know what to talk about with others during these events. Some people have found that if they compare business credit cards with strangers, the ice is broken and the event goes more smoothly.Credit Card Conversation EtiquetteIf you shied away form the idea of comparing business credit cards in a professional setting, it could be because it's been ingrained into you that it's not polite to talk about money. Remember here that you're not discussing your business debt or the number of credit cards that you own personally. In fact, you should stay away from these topics altogether. But it's not inappropriate to compare business credit cards with others in a general way. This allows people to get information from one another and to give each other business tips that can be useful in the...more
You have almost certainly received a credit card 0 apr offer in your mailbox or email inbox. Some people apply for every 0 apr credit card that comes their way. Others opt to avoid applying for these cards altogether. What both types of people will...more
Nobody likes tax time. This is particularly true for the small business owner who has to deal with business taxes in addition to personal taxes. However, there are things that you can do throughout the year to reduce the stress that is felt at tax...more
It's a little bit exciting to get credit card cash back money. After all, you already made those credit card purchases and forgot about them so it's not like you're really expecting to get anything else. The cash back credit card offers you a little...more
Many people apply for credit cards hoping to get a very high credit limit. What they often find is that the credit limit that they qualify for is considerably lower than what they had anticipated. This can be frustrating for people who want to...more
Money back credit cards are a great invention. They are a way for consumers to save money on every purchase that they make by getting a percentage of the purchase back from their credit card company at the end of the billing cycle. Most consumers who...more
A zero interest credit card is clearly an obvious opportunity to save money. Several credit card companies offer programs where you do not have to pay interest, or finance charges, on the line of credit. In nearly all of these situations, the zero...more