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Creativity and Innovation Management- Thought Leadership
Leadership is only sustainable when leaders consistently come up with good ideas – when they are dependable thought leaders. It follows then that leaders would be more effective if they knew how to manage creativity and innovation. Some of the...
Grow your business by adding sticking power to your resolutions
Growing Your Business by Adding More Sticking Power to Your Resolutions If you are like me, a new year brings dreams of a fresh start for your small business. Hopes abound for the new year. But, in the back of your mind, you may remember your past...
Innovation Management – 5 ideas an hour
The Economist (2003b) states that 3000 bright ideas are needed for 100 worthwhile projects, which in turn will be winnowed down to four development programmes for new products. And four such development programmes are the minimum needed to stand...
SELL A BUSINESS 10 STEPS TO MAXIMIZE SELLING PRICE
You started your company 20 years ago “in your garage”, worked many 80 hour weeks, bootstrapped your growth, view your company with the pride of an entrepreneur, and are now considering your exit. The purpose of this article is to help you evaluate...
What Inspires You?
Have you ever thought? What inspires YOU? What is it that drives you day in and day out? What is it that inspires you? We think of creative people as being inspired and ask about their work. What inspired you to paint, draw, produce this piece of...
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Internet Payment Solutions - Need One?
So your business has expanded to reach the point where you need
to find an effective Internet payment solution? The first option
to consider is applying for a merchant account. If your business
enjoys a solid credit history, pays its bills on time, and
avoids controversial dealings, your application should be
approved without a hitch. Then you can set up a company Website
where you can sell more products and services and let customers
pay with a credit card online.
This Internet payment solution is one of the fastest growing
e-commerce innovations today. No matter how large or small your
company, it is always a good idea to put up a Website to
establish a cyberspace presence. At their leisure, your current
and potential new customers can visit your site and browse all
kinds of information, such as hours of operation, product lines
and price lists, testimonials, FAQs, and other useful details.
When you install a credit card processor, guests can shop on the
Website and pay with plastic by inserting the cardholder's name,
account number, and date of expiration. There is no need to wait
around for a check in the mail or a hand-delivered money order.
Pricing for this type of Internet payment solution will vary.
After being approved for a merchant account with a participating
financial institution that will most likely be a bank, you can
shop for the best deal associated with your new merchant status.
In some cases, the installation fee will be waived. In other
situations, you can get a low transaction fee or an inexpensive
monthly percentage rate that will be paid on your account. Other
fees may apply, like those associated with
membership,
maintenance, and gateway service, so you will need to ask about
these and other possible costs before signing up for your
account with a particular bank or credit union.
Your individual Internet payment solution can be tailor-made to
suit your company's needs. For example, you can apply for a
high-volume merchant account if you are doing a brisk business,
or you can stick with the conventional merchant account if you
are still building a client base. Then you can decide whether to
use the regular credit card payment method via the Website or
whether you prefer guiding guests to a toll-free number that can
be dialed for orders. Discuss you specialized needs with a
merchant account associate who can explain the pros and cons of
each option so that you can make an informed decision rather
than buy the least expensive or the most up-to-date equipment.
Doing business on the Internet can seem a little overwhelming to
entrepreneurs who worry about transactional security, fraud,
unwanted spam, and computer viruses. Take a short course like
those offered by the major computer manufacturers to learn about
Internet payment solutions and how to secure your Website. When
you are ready to take the plunge, open a merchant account, set
up a company Website with ordering capabilities, and provide
customers with your Internet payment solution.
About the author:
Shane Penrod is the founder of Merchant-Acount-Quotes.com
Specializing in allowing merchants the ability to shop and
compare multiple quotes from national merchant account
providers. For free quotes on merchant account rates and fees,
please go to http://www.merchant-account-quotes.com
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