Owners of small businesses who hope to increase their profits may have questions about a merchant account set up. Although perhaps interested in applying for this special type of account through a banker or preferred lender, they may be unsure of the costs and other requirements for getting...

What can Merchant Account Services do for your business? Here is a preview of some of the advantages that your company can enjoy when your application is approved for a merchant account.

1. Merchant Account Services can provide your business with a credit line that is similar to the one...

Mentoring Programs for Professional Service Firms: Creating Mentoring Relationships that Serve the Individual and the Firm

It seems almost everyone can use a little something extra to help them increase their effectiveness or give them a ompetitive edge. Those in professional service...

It is a common belief that management and leadership are the same role. While it is common that a manager also plays the part of the leader, these two roles are truly separate in function and in the way they add to the success of an orginization. By understanding the difference between...

Are you familiar with the many types of MasterCard / Visa merchant account options that are available for small business owners? You may be eligible to apply for a merchant account from a bank or other lender who will underwrite your account services in order to help your company grow. The...

As your company begins to grow, you may be ready to undertake some credit risks by opening an account with MasterCard merchant account providers. A merchant account will provide the means of securing electronic equipment to upgrade your business dealings. The principal benefit is the opportunity...

Sometimes looking into opening an account or accounts in banks can be confusing. There are so many types of banks and bank accounts! Which banks are right for you to open anaccount in? Which types of accounts do you need to open? Below are some simple explanations of several types of banks and...

In 1996, in the movie Jerry McGuire, actor Cuba Gooding, Jr. made famous the phrase Show Me the Money! Ten years later, a variation of that command, now Show Me the Data! rings in conference rooms throughout the country. Managers far and wide, at least the successful ones, are looking at the...

Staying focused is vital to accomplishing your goals and being productive. During the workday, several interruptions may keep you from getting your job done. How should you deal with these types of interruptions?

1. Non work calls to your cell phone.

Unless you use your cell phone...

Managing Your Way To Personal Success With Project Management Techniques Part 1

Project management is generally thought of as a business or organisational term, and it is true to say that project management techniques are normally applied to major projects within an organisation. For...

Prioritizing Tasks:
The ability to choose and complete tasks in the order of importance highly desirable and more challenging for some business types than others.

In order to choose tasks you must be aware of as many chores and projects as possible. In order to do this, every...

In challenging times, sometimes your bosss behavior becomes erratic. She may overmanage or undermanage you and your work. She may lose sight of all the things you are working on. You may not be sure what your bosss priorities are; they change daily.

The costs associated with this...