Have you ever been shopping online, found the perfect product that you desperately want, and then click to the shipping page and find out that the shipping is twice or three times as much as the product? If you have large items that will need extensive shipping, or even need to be picked up locally, that will restrict your business prospects online. There are certain areas of business that sale specialty items that cost enough that the large...more
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 offers, do take advantage of what they can offer to you. Who Should Get Them?While frequent flyer credit cards are readily available to many people, assuming that you have at least decent credit, some people will want to choose this type of rewards credit card for its benefits. If you travel quite often, then selecting a frequent flyer credit card from the airline you travel the most with will allow you to rack up miles that can then be applied to free airline service. If you do not do a lot of flying, though, you can still benefit from these lines of credit if you would like to earn discounts. Many of them allow you to use the credit line for any need, not just airline tickets. So, your trips to get gas or to the grocery store may be able to...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...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 smart with their money can actually benefit a lot more from the use of their money back credit cards.Creating a Money Back Savings AccountThe way to really get a good chunk of money from your money back credit cards is to create a savings account using the money that you get back from your purchases. Instead of just leaving that money sitting on your card, cash out and put it in a savings account at your local bank. This will allow that money to generate interest which isn't going to be the case if it's just sitting on your money back credit card. By putting the money into savings, you actually make that money useful to you.Match your own Money BackTo really cause your savings to grow, you should challenge yourself to match your money back credit card savings each month. In other words, let's say that you spent $1000 on a card that gives...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...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