Credit card processing costs can add up but cannot directly be passed on or down to customers. While business owners should include the cost to process credit cards when determining fees, they cannot surcharge customers for using credit cards -- at least in most scenarios.

Is it hard to deal with the public. I am the public and I also deal with the public on a daily basis.

Trying to keep everyone informed and up to date by sending a blizzard of e-mail doesn't work, and just increases people's stress levels. Here's a better way.

If you are planning to exhibit in the next few years, be sure to familiarize yourself with the basics of trade shows. Getting good information can be invaluable in the months prior to your trade show to ensure that you are adequately prepared.

Joanne Jordan has become part of a ever growing group worldwide. Parents that choose to stay home and enjoy quality time with their children but still work and bring in an income. She shares how rewarding and often lucrative this lifestyle can be.

Without question, the self-storage industry is still the most profitable real-estate investment around. Start-up and overhead costs are low allowing you to recoup initial expenses start making money sooner. Factor in the special tax breaks available, appreciation of your self-storage facility, and the expandability of quality steel buildings and you have a winning enterprise nearly every time.

The game you once played on the school playground is now the game you play daily in the corporate jungle.

Title III of the ADA was intended to remove barriers and make places of public accommodation for all type of individuals with disabilities and not just those that are wheel chair bound. The primary focus under the ADA is persons with physical disabilities and includes a very broad range of disabled individuals.

The Department of Minerals and Energy has embarked on a small-scale mining programme aimed at encouraging and facilitating the development of economically viable small-scale mining and mineral-based industries, in line with the government's desire that small miners gain access to mineral rights suited to small mining activity.

The answer to push-and-pray marketing is to plan your marketing in advance: to sit down and create a Marketing Machine so that your marketing runs smoothly and effortlessly all year long. Creating a year-round plan for marketing can really improve the number of sales that you'll be able to make, and keep a steady stream of clients and income coming in. There are several things to consider when creating your Marketing Machine:

If you've ever wanted to be the TOP GUN in sales, this business article is a must-read! The world's most successful salespeople possess 2 hidden qualities that many of us don't. What are they?

The event planning and hospitality industry is beginning to step up to the plate when it comes to making environmental choices. This industry is tuned in to the impact they have when it comes to reusing, recycling, and reducing. Here are 10 simple, yet powerful steps everyone can take when they gather people for any reason what so ever. Even when planning your partners 50th birthday party!

The Internet is a rapidly expanding phenomenon, with hundreds of websites being put up every day. It seldom knows any physical or political barriers. Due to the presence of the Internet becoming a common feature in most homes, constant efforts are made to improve website access and navigation.

When dealing with business, legal contracts like Non-Disclosure-Agreements (NDA) are always necessary to protect your business. This article explains what are NDAs, why we need them for business dealings, and also how to apply them appropriately to the context of your business.

Do you get stressed when you see a company logo printed across the front of a spherical stress ball at a trade show?

What is the difference between a PO box (rented at the Post Office) and a Private Mailbox (rented at a The UPS Store location)? There are several differences listed below.

Just like a car, a paper shredder needs proper maintenance to run smoothly. Learn why, how and when you need to oil your paper shredder.

When you get a purchase order and can't fill it because you don't have enough working capital to produce the order, don't despair. Purchase order funding is probably the answer to your problem.

Knowing who the QUEEN BEE is wherever you are is IMPORTANT if you wnat to get anything done quickly! Finding the QUEEN BEE sometimes takes times. Its not always the Top person in the office.. but it’s usually the person with the MOST influence.. EMOTIONALLY. It’s the person that is protective and loyal and will completely RAGE Against anyone who dares get too close. This article shows you how to find that person and work with them effectively!

1. Decide to investigate. You make the decision to look for a business to buy. You then check out businesses in the newspaper or by working through a business broker...

Many people read articles and books from futurists with interest. Some are fascinated by the borderline science fiction and reality blend. If you are one of those people you have probably noticed that the world of innovation and discovery is moving faster than ever before in human history.

Imagine arriving at your home or business only to find it burned to the ground. For too many people, that scenario is a frightening reality. To just about any home or business owner, a fire is the most detrimental of all disasters. Charred remains of furniture, equipment and personal belongings stand as reminders of what used to be. Even worse, many items may be burned beyond recognition...Can Your Home or Business Weather a Fire?

How you, as an accountant, can help your clients with real estate investments maximize their deductions. Be the savior who helps income property owners turn their properties to positive cash flow.