Get an instant Merchant Rate quote based on the new October 2011 Interchange schedules and get a first look at the Fed's new regulated debit rates as mandated by legislation often referred to as the Durbin Amendment.
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A business that doesn’t lower the price of goods and services during an economic downturn is relatively unheard of. One jewelry designer explains why he stands firm by his wholesale prices, even when the economy is slow. Read More
You don't have to pay non-qualified credit card processing rates. Easily avoid non-qualified rates by dumping credit card processors that use opaque, tiered pricing -- here's how. Read More
In general, it is best to have the cash to pay for things upfront as opposed to using debt to finance large items. Of course, we all don’t have $50,000 laying around to start a new business, but save up as much as possible so that you minimize the amount of debt that is required to finance your new Read More
The President has proposed a massive new jobs act, and Congress is now considering what to do with it. Here is what the provisions in the jobs act could mean to you, both personally and for your business. Read More
Are you looking for new sources of capital for your business? If you’ve had trouble getting financing from banks, there is one other source you may want to tap into: your own customers.
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Too often people in startups think they’re supposed to give pieces of their company away to people who help them. They aren’t. Or they think it’s clever to pay people for services by giving away pieces of their fledgling company. Read More
Cendrine Marrouat: How has "Recessions End" been received so far? Have you noticed differences between American and Canadian readers?
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Recession-weary consumers flock to group buying sites for good reason. Here are the pros and cons of the most popular group discount sites. Read More
Get the same competitive credit card processing for your small business that larger businesses enjoy by following these simple tips. Read More
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