I have learned that time management is a huge issue with many of my clients. So, to help with this common problem, below are some tips to at least get you started on how to make the most out of your limited resource: Time.

When obtaining a merchant account, business owners need to assess their monthly transaction volume, average ticket and highest ticket. Funds can be held if a given transaction exceeds even one of the specified limits. Is there any wonder, therefore, why it is best to overestimate these figures ... within reason, of course.

Do you want to make your next trade show experience more productive? Do you want to spend time only with vendors who have what you want and need? Inside you'll learn how to be a more effective trade show visitor and a more profitable trade show exhibitor.

To me, business seems to be like a cup of coffee -You either love it, or you don't!

Does your casualty loss qualify as a net operating loss? A net operating loss can result in a prompt refund or a tentative adjustment for that tax year, but small errors could cause your claim to be delayed or even denied.

For any boss or employer the holidays can be a very hectic time. Finding the opportunity to buy corporate gifts for all your clients and workers can be very time consuming, so here's a handy list of some last minute corporate gift ideas that can save you some embarrassment.

Are you into medical billing? Do you have to bill oxygen claims? No clue what ABG means? Well, in this installment, we cover the GX0 record, fields 24 through 27.

Like anything else in the business world, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) requires a necessity to stay in-tune with the latest communications technology. You either adapt to stay in the game or fall way behind the competition.

Having had a busy week, I was only too happy to don my gardening clothes and get outside to do some planting, weeding and pruning last weekend. “It’s interesting”, I thought, “how business refers to a slight improvement as the green shoots of recovery”. I then began to think of other gardening analogies that could be applied to business.

Show your organization that you have what it takes to be a leader. This article will show you how to think of Six Sigma as it relates to the big picture!

Lego, the Danish toy company, found instant success with their interlocking blocks in the German market, while sales foundered in the U.S. Why?

Tells of the different introspections looking into tasks and how they measure up.

Do you think business is risky? Here is the cold hard truth about the risk associated with business compared to gambling or investing.

Companies are just discovering the benefits of combining BPM and Six Sigma. Ideal for enhancing the long-term performance of business processes, the BPM/Six Sigma union helps companies better characterize, understand, and manage entire value chains.

Both BPM and Six Sigma deals with the dynamics of systematic, data-based experience and information, assisting us in our execution and operations, cutting costs and waste, growing our shareholder value and profits, methodically, strategically, coordinated, focused, with dedicated resources and combined effort.

Corporate gifts are effective in boosting employee morale and popularizing the image of the company amongst its customers. Read further.

Failure is something that none of us ever plans for but it is a part of the human condition. As we go through our lives there are few if any who have never experienced this phenomenon. So as we experience failure, how do we accept it and move on if we are unable to admit it?

So you’ve done your homework (or are planning on being diligent about it at least). And you’ve decided to definitely forge ahead and gain a patent on your invention. So now what? Well, first of all, be warned that patenting your invention will cost you several thousand dollars. The fee varies widely; you will ultimately need to receive an estimate from the professional you choose.

Businesses that have undergone the process of registering, training and certifying as ISO 9000 compliant will tell you that it is nothing short of tiresome. From attempting to decipher the complex language of the manuals to the actual implementation of the ISO 9000 standards, the entire process can be overwhelming to unsuspecting managers.

I have been doing a lot of research on regulatory bodies, including the FTC. Recently in the FTC’s report on franchising 432-pages I noticed a some discrepancies, which were contrary to my personal knowledge and observation of the agency; specifically the franchising division.

Recently in a report by the Federal Trade Commission they listed as one of the reasons to pro-over disclosure policy was the cost effectiveness of the franchise rule.

Just what is relationship marketing and what does it mean to you? In this article you are guided through reflecting on how you can utilize sound relationship marketing & management principles to ensure your success.

Do you hire or outsource when your business grows?