There is growing concern among business owners that merchant account fees are too high. This concern becomes magnified every time Visa and MasterCard raise their interchange rates -- the rates Visa and MasterCard member issuing banks charge on credit card transactions, ultimately passed down to merchants. The article addresses the topic of ever-increasing credit card rates and whether Visa and MasterCard should cap their profit and limit it to a fixed percentage over the costs that they incur.

Most of us would never even consider eating our lunch in the bathroom, yet we do it all the time in our office. Recent studies show there are more germs in the average office than in the average bathroom! Perhaps that is a good indicator that keeping your office clean is really important.

Pepper spray is an inflammatory agent which is used to inflame the eyes and cause breathing difficulties, which in turn can cause a person who is attacking you to be put into a position where they are unable to cause any damage to you or your property. When a person is sprayed their eyes will literally clamp shut meaning they cannot see at all.

One of the more popular ways some charities use to raise money is through the contracting with a fundraising business, to gather donations in their name. Some may argue that the use of such as business is a distraction to the individual charity, however the results have encourage others to shift their efforts on their service to the public and leave the fundraising business to the professional fundraisers.

If you are like everyone else then increasing fuel prices are probably affecting you personally. Yet if you are opening a dollar store there are others things to examine other than the personal impact that higher fuel prices put on you and your lifestyle. You also need to consider the impact that higher fuel prices are having or will have on your customers and your business.

Speaking in front of groups about your area of expertise is a powerful way to attract clients. This article discusses seven ways public speaking will help you build your business.

If you're looking to grow your business, then a BLOG is a great tool to add to your tool chest. In this article we will discuss BLOG basics and how you can use them in your business.

For some, putting together a home office is as simple as purchasing a laptop and having a free outlet. They can work anywhere. For others, it isn't quite that easy.

Home based businesses are perfect for people who want to make a ton of money without the overhead of traditional business. Unfortunately, ninety-nine percent will fail miserably by failing to realize this simple concept. Read on to find out how to be the elite one percent make big money.

Surround yourself with a network of competent professionals and add more value to your client relationships.

This is the most important thing you need to know about setting up a business.

Understanding what a limited liability corporation is and what it can do for your Internet business.

Implementing HR workflow software can lead to increased efficiency within your business.

Good Communication is Good Business! Dr. Dennis O'Grady provides 13 simple and easy to implement ideas for improving your own communication skills and moving your business forward.

Nowadays, with identity theft rampant and possibility of data entry errors it is a high probability that your credit report contains entries that do not belong to you. Incorrect items on your credit report will negatively impact your overall credit score which in turn will cost you thousands of dollars of interest when you get loans for your car or house.

When I first started this article, I asked several people what kind of experiences they had had with poor customer service. Some of their experiences were extreme – with one instance where a photographer punched an unsatisfied customer – but most relayed occurrences consistent with my own. I narrowed it down to three behaviors of customer disservice. When these behaviors are continually maintained, the ability to drive people away will surely be in the bag.

This article is full of statistics and information on the relationship between the self employed and the banking industry.

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!

A limited liablity company or LLC is a form of business offering limited liability to its owners. In the LLC, all owners are protected from personal liability in case of business debts and claims. This feature is known as limited liability. This means that if the business owes money or faces a court case for some reason, only the assets of the business are at risk and not the personal property of the owners.

The idea of the Balance Scorecard (BSC) is to create feasible measurements that will give you a complete view of your company and that are linked to your general objectives as a company.

This article explains why buying a second copier for your business may be a viable option instead of purchasing a new one.

Starting a home based business - if you are a mom or have other family commitments can give you amazing flexibility with your time.

Being a trustworthy professional in business today might seem obvious, but not always followed. This represents 95% of your business success.