Monthly Archives: October 2019

Changing Your Credit Card Processor? Ask These 8 Questions.

October 30, 2019 | 2,167 views

Changing Your Credit Card Processor? Ask These 8 Questions.
Changing Your Credit Card Processor? Ask These 8 Questions.

Credit and debit cards are ubiquitous these days for purchasing power. More than one generation doesn’t carry checks or cash anymore, and with the majority of shopping done online, every business has to understand how they will get paid. Using a credit card processor is an absolute necessity, but the service can be costly.

As you shop around, and shop around you must, get into the nitty-gritty of how each prospective processor can improve your offerings. From easy transactions to low fees to online gateways, educate yourself and ask lots of questions to ensure the smoothest financial transactions for you and for your customers. 

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An ADA Compliant Website is a Legal Must-Have

October 23, 2019 | 970 views

An ADA Compliant Website is a Legal Must-Have
An ADA Compliant Website is a Legal Must-Have

Here’s the simple fact: the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requires that any business providing a service to the public cannot discriminate against people with disabilities. Usually, we think of this in terms of eliminating stairs for those with mobility issues or modifying bathrooms to accommodate wheelchairs. However, this also applies to website accessibility. Lawsuits could be brought by anyone who legitimately felt they are unable to access your product or service online. 

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Employee Ideas Matter–Conversation Starters to Foster Their Input

October 16, 2019 | 1,202 views

Employee Ideas Matter--Conversation Starters to Foster Their Input
Employee Ideas Matter–Conversation Starters to Foster Their Input

Employees are often an untapped resource. If we are not the ones on the front line every day, we sometimes lose touch with daily workplace challenges or customer issues. But our employees live it every day, and we need to acknowledge that openly. Because even if we don’t hear it, they talk about what is good and what needs improvement. We must find a way to extract those ideas, really consider them, and work together to promote the best possible ones.

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5 Intrinsic Motivators to Boost Employee Contribution

October 9, 2019 | 1,005 views

5 Intrinsic Motivators to Boost Employee Contribution
5 Intrinsic Motivators to Boost Employee Contribution

Good managers are always looking for ways to improve employees’ motivation so that they perform better and contribute more. Money always talks, of course, but it doesn’t have as lasting an effect as other less costly options, and we honestly don’t always have more to give. Appropriate financial compensation cannot be overlooked, but to encourage a cooperative workplace, consider these five non-financial motivators.

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