Business Services
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Avoid High Risk Status and Accept Credit Cards Online for Less
Article by Credit Card Processing Blog. Learn more about how to avoid high risk status for your merchant account. A high risk merchant account can be a costly proposition. High risk accounts signify that your business presents an above-average risk of return for the payment processor. You might be honest, but years of failed and dishonest businesses have created a system for assessing risk that may not agree with you. In this guide, we look at methods you can use to accept credit cards for less money. Fixing High Risk Status The first step in paying less to accept credit cards online is to try and fix your high risk…
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Building a Project Team
Summary: It is important to assemble a good project team. When building the team, ensure that the team has the right mix of skills, provide them with goals, and assign roles to avoid any confusion. In addition, encourage them to ask questions. A good quality project team is an asset and will ensure that your project is completed as per plan with little delays. Here are a few tips on how you should build a successful project team. Selecting your team – Look at project team members that are qualified, experienced and those that possess the correct skills for your specific project. Ensuring your team includes a mixture of skills,…
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Tips on Starting a Brokerage from Scratch
Summary: A brokerage might be the financial investment that will take your real estate endeavors to new heights. For those that are looking to take their real estate investment to the next level, starting a brokerage might be the right move for you. Now, by doing this, you’ll have multiple agents split their commission with you as well benefiting from a brokerage ownership. Remember, as a broker, you’ll be taking on supervisory duties that don’t have to as an agent, plus you’ll have to take care of overhead costs. However, this opportunity can provide an immense fortune if done correctly. Here are some tips from the finest minds in the…
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Advantages of private mediation
Written by Lyle Charles Private mediation has become a movement in many countries as they offer an alternative to the traditional courtroom battleground and litigation process. Normally mediation follows five processes and they are negotiation, conciliation, expert determination, round-table conference, and arbitration. Mediation has allowed many disputes to be more open, empowering, and cooperative. Here are some advantages of private mediation. Reduced costs and time – Most disputes, especially those involving construction can take months or even years to be resolved in a court setting. To speed up proceeding many construction consulting firms are not recommending private mediation to reduce time and costs for both parties. Less polarizing – Courts generally…
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Employee background checks – what you should and shouldn’t do
Written by Tenant Screening Services, LLC Making a wrong hiring decision can cost a firm time, money and unnecessary disruption. Therefore, most employers have hiring procedures that include an employee background check. Here some tips on conducting employee background checks. You should be broad and thorough – It is vital that hiring personnel get an expansive spectrum of information. Therefore, the information should include a background criminal check, education, employment and driving history, social media details etc. Concentrating only on one area will not give the hiring manager an overall picture of the candidate they have selected. You shouldn’t ask the candidate if they have a conviction – Instead of…
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Three ideas for cross-promoting your small business
Article Written by : Debt Settlement Online Cross-promotion is a great way to reach your target market by collaborating on marketing with the right business partners. Here are a few cross promoting possibilities that are perfect for small businesses. Co-produce a newsletter – Co-producing a newsletter will keep your costs low and help you expand the expertise you offer your clients. For example, a small elementary school can include articles in a school’s newsletter, which will be seen by parents, students, school members and the city council. It is important that the newsletter is related to the business you are in and not solely about a company. Cross-promote your brands on…
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Five myths about job references
Written by Tenant Screening Services, LLC If you are planning on interviewing for a new job, it is important to understand what your former boss or references will say about you. Here are 5 myths about job references. Myth 1 – Companies are not allowed to say negative things about a former employee – Some companies have policies that only give out details like title, dates of employment and eligibility for rehire. However, sometimes employees in HR may violate these policies. Myth 2 – Most companies direct their employee screening requests to the HR department – In most instances, employee screening requests will be directed to the HR department, but…
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How to secure your important digital information
Protecting the credentials used by your business is just as if not more important than those of your personal accounts. A compromised email account of a high level executive for example can result in everything from financial losses to trade secret loss. There are some basic steps that can make this harder that should be followed at a absolute minimum: Passwords Almost everything is digital these days. As a result, there are going to be passwords for a multitude of services. The first step is to ensure that all users who have access to systems use strong passwords. Some systems can enforce this by policy. Some companies even go so…
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Essential things to know when it comes to Credit Card fraud detection
A lot of the times people do not know they have been the victims of credit card fraud until it is either too late or it has some impact on their day to day lives. Most people do not pay attention to the charges on their cards. Either they use the card for everything, and as a result cannot tell most charges from the other, or they don’t use any of the notification features a lot of banks provide. The fact of the matter is that you will always find out about the fraud after it has happened. The sooner you find out and inform the bank, the less hassle…
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How to Properly Anticipate Risk in a Construction Project
When you’re in the construction industry, risk isn’t a matter of possibility it’s one of probability. Even small-scale projects, like a renovation, can run into snags that can delay the work getting finished. When delays occur, they cost money for every stakeholder involved. It’s in your best interest to learn how to perform proper construction claim analysis, and how to anticipate potential problems before they occur. Always Review Review documents with outside experts to be sure that everything on your end looks safe to proceed. If you’re ordering materials, for instance, it would be a good idea to have a structural steel expert go over the work order before it’s…
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The top money management apps
When it comes to personal finance there are three types of people. There are those spend without any regard for savings. Then there are those whose primary instinct is to save however they can. They will look for every possible way to eke out a net saving. The final type is somewhere in between. They will save only if the right tools are there to enable that saving. To that end, here are some personal finance management apps that will help anyone: YNAB – you need a budget YNAB is an expense tracking app. It will help you keep track of your spending. Budgets are set by category and expenses…
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Using Previous Landlords As References
As a landlord, you may be concerned about whether or not your tenant is going to pay you on time, or even at all. It’s just part of the anxiety-ridden duties of owning a rental property. After all, this is your prized investment. It’s only right to ensure that your tenants are trustworthy and financially dependable. A background check for tenants will only provide you with objective information like their credit history and current credit. What it won’t do is forecast whether or not that tenant is going to pay his or her rent on time. Inquire, Inquire, Inquire The most that you can go based off of in terms…
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Why Businesses should avoid low end WIFI equipment
Every business will have both a wired and wifi network. This network was probably setup by the provider and is broadcast from the router they provided. The coverage tends to be spotty with these devices, so end users end up buying extenders and other wireless routers. Unfortunately there is a lot cheap wifi equipment available in the market. Here is why they should be avoided: Coverage Cheaper wireless access points tend to use cheaper chipsets and fewer antennas. This results in less coverage from reduced signal strength. Lower powered signals will not penetrate walls and other obstructions as well. Performance Lower end wireless equipment will also not provide the kind…
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How to Transition to a Short Term Management Service Efficiently
According to Lyle Charles Consulting, a firm specializing in nearly every kind of commercial or residential construction project, what sinks construction crews is an inability to manage every possible scenario. No matter how much experience you have as a contractor, you’re never prepared for a surprise claim or someone quitting on the spot. With this advice from a trusted name in construction consulting, you’ll be ready to tackle any challenge head on. Cover for Key Personnel You’re officially in crisis mode when the project stakeholders aren’t around to finish the work they started. You’ll need interim short term management services to cover for those individuals. Before you hire someone to…
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Tips on Becoming an Effective Young Leader
Age shouldn’t be a factor when it comes to the success of a business or company. If you believe that your age is a setback to becoming a great leader, then you’ve already lost half the battle. There are numerous young leaders that are finding success way beyond their years. They’re molded into a great leader through their successes and their failures. Every leader must go through these life pains, and only through these events can there be a better sense of clarity. Here are some points that you can emphasize in your workplace to make you stand out. Promote Communication “Talented people want to learn,” says Richard Davis, Chief…
