The eastern United States continues to feel the affects of Hurricane Sandy that hit thousands of cities, businesses and people this week. It is likely many businesses and retail stores that were hit by this natural disaster may not reopen for quite some time. Hurricane Sandy is forcing many busines
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Help Your Business Prepare for a Disaster
Posted by leahrsinger under ManagementFrom http://merchantos.com 4419 days ago
Farewell Cash Register, Hello Mobile Payment Options
Posted by leahrsinger under TechnologyFrom http://merchantos.com 4424 days ago
Mobile payment transactions have become so popular that mobile is projected to bring in $171.5 billion worldwide in 2012. This is a 62% increase from $105.9 billion in 2011. The payment systems range from pieces of equipment that attach to smartphones and tablets, to downloadable apps. Are you thin
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Time Management Tips for Business Owners
Posted by leahrsinger under StrategyFrom http://merchantos.com 4426 days ago
Did you know that one in four small business owners believe an extra hour in the day is worth more than $500? And that 50% of owners say there is just not enough time in each day? Mastering your time is the most important thing you can do as a business owner. Even making one small change will help
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Four Online Tools for Navigating Black Friday - Business Signs.org
Posted by leahrsinger under TechnologyFrom http://businesssigns.org 4426 days ago
It used to be that customers had to scout out the newspaper ads the week of Thanksgiving to hear about the best Black Friday deals. Over the last two years, however, the Black Friday advertising arena has changed to include a strong online presence. This year, it’s likely shoppers won’t even look a
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Is Your Business Ready for the Holidays?
Posted by leahrsinger under MarketingFrom http://merchantos.com 4431 days ago
It’s beginning to look a lot like … November! That means the holiday buying season will soon be in full throttle. Is your business ready for these shoppers, and do you have a plan in place for your store to be “holiday friendly?” Don’t worry if you’re not quite there yet. Here are five ideas to get
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Why Employee Mentorship is Critical in Business
Posted by leahrsinger under ManagementFrom http://merchantos.com 4433 days ago
Many successful business owners refer to the quote above when talking about how they achieved their goals. Investing in people is the surest way to get others invested in you. Taking the time to mentor your employees, both in job skills and in life, allows you to generate loyalty among your staff.
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5 Ways to Increase Your Blog Readership - Business Signs.org
Posted by leahrsinger under MarketingFrom http://businesssigns.org 4433 days ago
One of the best ways to generate traffic to your business website is by creating a blog. Blogs are great for leading prospective customers to your website through the simple process of Search Engine Optimization (SEO) in content-rich posts. But once your blog is active and you are writing great con
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Using Social Bridge Professional for Small Business Success
Posted by leahrsinger under Products and ServicesFrom http://merchantos.com 4435 days ago
Many small business owners are using cloud-based file-sharing services, which enable individuals to quickly and instantly update documents and presentations. However there are some tasks and project coordination that need personal oversight that go beyond uploading documents to a cloud server. Hav
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Three Social News Sites That Bring Readers to Your Blog
Posted by leahrsinger under MarketingFrom http://merchantos.com 4439 days ago
You’ve written a great blog post with content that begs to be read, liked, and commented upon. However you soon realize you have a problem driving traffic to this post. Social media has been integrated into blogging platforms, making published posts instantly available on LinkedIn, Facebook and Twi
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5 Tips for Getting the Best Results from Your Marketing Materials - Business Signs.org
Posted by leahrsinger under Direct MarketingFrom http://businesssigns.org 4441 days ago
As a small business owner, you likely spend countless hours and energy crafting just the right marketing message for your product or business. But if you are not paying attention to the nuances of the piece and your intended audience, all your efforts will go to waste. How can you assure that won’t
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