11,381 articles related to "business and finance"

Choosing a Merchant Account

Choosing a Merchant Account by: Michael Zittel3 Points of Choosing A ProviderPoint 1:Do you need a merchant account? If you are a new business, with limited funds and you anticipate processing less than $1000 a month in credit card payments, we ...

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A New Look at Labor Day

A New Look at Labor Day by: Robert F. Abbott A day to reflect on the accomplishments of working people: That's been the proud tradition since the first, unofficial, Labor Day back in 1882. But, one of labor's greatest accomplishments ...

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Risk-Free Investing With Term Investments

Risk-Free Investing With Term Investments by: News Canada (NC)—Are you a risk-averse investor? Do you fear losing any of your initial investment? Do you rely on your investments as a source of fixed-income? Do you want an investment that provi...

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Negotiating and Sales Skills Are Critical

Negotiating and Sales Skills Are Critical by: Tim Randle When I first started getting active in creative real estate, my skill set at negotiating was very weak. I had done the telemarketing thing for American Express as a financial planner and h...

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Book Summary The Brand Called You

This article is based on the following book: The Brand Called You:“The Ultimate Brand-Building and Business Development Handbook to Transform Anyone Into an Indispensable Personal Brand” By Peter Montoya Published by Personal Branding Press 2003...

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Relocating for Retirement Which Realtor Can Help You

Relocating for Retirement? Which REALTOR Can Help You?I am a native of Tidewater Virginia, which encompasses counties and towns in the Chesapeake Bay area from Virginia Beach, to Hampton, Newport News, Williamsburg and New Kent County. Even before I ...

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Inducting Your Staff Online

Although induction is recognized as a critical activity for new starters, my experience has been that few organizations do it well. There is probably no excuse for poor induction when your staff is in one location and new starters can report to the t...

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Assertive communication - what is it and why use it

What IS assertive communication?~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Assertive communication is the ability to express positive andnegative ideas and feelings in an open, honest and direct way. Itrecognises our rights whilst still respecting the rights o...

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Red and Blue Investment Portfolios

Some investment time spans leave investors with black and blue investment portfolios causing them to see red. Statements showing a drop in portfolio value weakens the resolve of many investors. Usually, this takes place during uncertainty about sudde...

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Why Bad Credit People Pay Higher Rates

Why Bad Credit People Pay Higher RatesbyDave CzachLet's face it. People with credit problems pay higher rates for the same reason people pay higher auto insurance premiums - risk. Virtually everyone knows if you receive a traffic ticket, you get...

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