Online sales of goods and services have increased every year since the advent of the Internet. In 2009, e-commerce grew by a healthy 10.8 percent as consumers continue to grow more comfortable with virtual shopping. According to a recent survey, 63 percent of US consumers say they shop online. Most of these purchases, about 55 percent, are made with a credit card. The rest are made with debit cards, checks, money orders, or online payment...more
Running a hotel can be a rewarding experience, and not just in a financial sense. You are providing other people with a home away from home. They come to you seeking a place to rest, relax, and get away from it all. If you can provide that, you are doing your job well.But simply doing everything right doesnt always guarantee success. Times are tough out there and the hospitality industry feels the strain just like everyone else. More often than...more
Your wireless business might accept credit cards but does it also accept debit cards? What about checks? Does it offer e-commerce? Can customers pay online? A lot goes into creating a successful retail business, and merchant services can help make your wireless business even more successful by providing the tools that are necessary to give your customers easy payment options and to give your business great organizational options.Currently, nearly everybody uses credit cards to pay for things, especially when it comes to substantial purchases such as computers, ipods and smartphones. Cash is almost obsolete, especially when it comes to larger purchases (who wants to carry around all that cash in his wallet?) and therefore, plastic payment options are essential for most businesses, especially your wireless business.As a business, its one of your primary concerns to keep the costs of payment processing as low as possible, so that a lot of capital isnt needed to turn a profit. The lower rates are, the more money you get to keep for your business. Remember when you were sitting in your high school math classroom, telling yourself that someday, youd be making millions? Well, now you do ...more
There is a world of things to consider when you are starting up a new retail business. You have to find the right location in the best neighborhood. You need to figure out what it is you are going to sell and if there is a customer base out there who wants that service. You need to consider loans and economic trends and a million other things.One...more
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Business writing is one of the most important aspects of any business. Even now, writing remains the number one method of communication in the world. Written communication demands a lot of attention and care. Effective communication carried out between humans depends upon 90% body language, 8% tone of voice and 2% of what is being said. In written communication, the first 98% is completely eliminated. However, writing also provides the advantage of reviewing and editing your work before you finalize anything.Written documents convey a great deal about the nature of your business. Thus, it is vital to incorporate excellent writing skills in to any business writing plan. Your writing tells your readers more about your business expertise. A company with access to an efficient team of talented writers definitely has an added advantage over others who may be untrained or without professional writing skills.It is vital to keep your writing free of spelling and grammatical errors. Even though most computers come with a spell and grammar check, it is necessary to not let your skills in writing lapse.Each writer needs to understand that today's readers demand clear and concise information....more
1. Are there certain laws you have to follow in International Global Trading?The laws are UCP600, Incoterms 2000 and the ICC Paris. You want to make sure whatever you write and whatever documents you sign these laws are mentioned. These laws are...more
Many businesses have discovered they not only have an important commitment to the world around them but that theres a lot to be gained financially from implementing green office initiatives.More than ever, companies are paying attention to their...more
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Human resource management is among the most important aspects of managing an organization. Be it a small or medium sized business, their success depends upon the way they manage their resources. Unfortunately, it is not possible for all small and...more