Insurance can cover costs associated with rioting
It’s a scenario that has happened all over the country. The owner of a small restaurant or boutique just gets the store ready after the long coronavirus…
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Warren Buffett Quotes
Cash is king in a crisis When such a mega-catastrophe strikes, Berkshire will get its share of the losses and they will be big – very big. Unlike many…
Emotions and work
Daniel Goleman, author of Emotional Intelligence (Bantam), says these qualities help people work at their highest level: * Self-awareness, knowing how you…
Consider more than amenities when changing business bank accounts
Suppose business is slow and you look at your checking account. Suddenly that monthly ‘Analysis Charge’ (service fee), looks totally unnecessary and is a…
The key to fraud — printed right on your checks
In a business checking account, a small charge of $10 to $20 might not generate too much concern or suspicion. But, beware, small amounts coming out of…
Merchant Accounts can be problematic for small business
With a Merchant Services Provider, you have a chain of relationships. The first is a credit card gateway. Authorize.net is one of the most well-known, but…
Payment Service Providers provide lower cost to smaller businesses
For businesses that process less than $5,000 per month, Payment Service Providers are the best deal. Although the cost of processing is usually…
Platform Payment Service Providers work with CRMs, accounting sites
Small business people likely will not see advertising for platform-based Payment Service Providers. These companies are embedded in accounting invoicing…
Iced tea discovered on hot day
Do you love a nice tall glass of iced tea on a hot summer day? If you do, you are part of a relatively new tradition in the long and noble history of tea….
The Twinkie: A treat shaped by current events
The legendary Twinkie, once America’s most irresistible shortcake, started out as a toss-off product created to mark time until strawberry season. The…