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.

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.

In using our communication skills and abilities how we say something is just as important as what we say. Body language plays an extremely important part of our communication. In fact studies have been done showing that when we interact in a communication process the receiver actually receives 7% of the message verbally. The other 93% is received based on the non-verbal aspects of the message.

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.

Age-old traditions cause us to develop the most deeply ingrained habits. Even when conditions change so that these traditions are harmful, most people will keep following the traditions anyway. In this article, you find out how to identify where traditions are harmful and how to establish helpful new traditions that reinforce helpful directions.

The first in a two part series about the planning and purchasing of steel gondola units for a retail store. Topics include determining the proper height for the units, a discussion of the costs and benefits of various shelf dimensions, and deciding on the number of units you should consider for your retail space.

A 5-step guide to simple fire risk assessment for any business owner or manager.

Business forms help in running a business smoothly and successfully by maintaining information about various business activities in an organized way. They provide a quick reference to the company records and every day transactions.

Your business is a system of interdependent parts each feeding on the next to determine your ultimate success

Learn about restaurant food costing to save money and increase profits.

Without any doubt, paper is an indispensable product, being extensively utilized in a variety of industries, as well as for personal purposes. Taking numerous shapes, sizes and colors, paper can be used for a wide range of purposes, from printing and packaging to decoration.

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.

I live with three girls. The youngest of these three is seven years old. Go ahead and take a stab at how many nail products she already has. It's a bit ridiculous. The last lime I checked, she had over a dozen nail polishes. Now, I realize what you're currently thinking. Well, why in the heck did I let her get them all, right? It's not me! She has an 18 year old sister and a mother here too. They are so into manicures, pedicures and nail products that they were only happy to get her involved. Talk about getting them started at an early age. Oh well! What are you gonna do, right! Anyway, I suppose it could be much worse. Some little girls are interested in earrings and other piercings, but my little girl is sticking to the clip-ons for now.

Publishing is a fascinating business and the process that goes into the making of books and newspapers is an interesting one. These days, with the world of digital information and the internet upon us, the scope of publishing now also includes websites, blogs and the like.

Not only is plastic corrugated counted on for industrial applications, many electronic firms use it to protect their most sensitive products. Find out how!

Do your clients take up to 90 days to pay invoices? Is that creating cash flow problems? Learn how to finance your company with factoring.

There is no doubt that interest in corporate governance has substantially increased in recent years. Not only have separate states adopted their own corporate codes but also changes in corporate governance are directed at a global level.

1. Sell the reprint/reproduction rights to the product. You could make money selling other people the rights to reproduce and sell the product. People are always looking for new products to sell. 2. ...

Formation of an LLC in Nevada is definitely advantageous over LLC formation in other states in the US. The costs of forming an LLC in Nevada are low, and Nevada does not have any corporate income tax. One of the biggest reasons for the popularity behind the Nevada LLC is the fact that Nevada offers corporate directors and shareholders tremendous protection against personal liability.

The decision to extend credit is always going to be risky. Giving credit means that you are taking a chance of not being paid. Here are 3 ways to make the process easier!

Does the thought of doing the bookwork send you into a frenzy? Do you find anything to do other than get your finances in order? You may be missing some great communication with your books, which could ultimately guide you to success in your business and your personal life.

No matter what you do, there will come a time when a customer will ask for a refund for some reason or another. Do you give it to them?

This article will show you how to get a better handle on your telephone time.