Phillip M. PerryPhillip M. Perry is a New York-based writer and consultant.HomeHack Attack: Protecting Your Bank Account from Cyber AttackersQuick. Easy. Efficient. Who doesn't love online banking? Be aware, though, of the danger: Hackers can access your account, drain your funds and threaten the survival of your business.September 13, 2012RetailUse Gift Cards To Bolster Holiday SalesLooking to increase sales and profits this Christmas season? Set the stage now with a plan that exploits the full potential of gift cards. Consider this: More than half of all consumers bought at least one gift card for the holidays last year...August 27, 2012HomePlan For A Profitable Holiday Season By Adding Gift CardsLooking to increase sales and profits this Christmas season? Set the stage now with a plan that exploits the full potential of gift cards.July 31, 2012HomeSaving Money On Your Cell Phone BillsIncreasingly used as a power base for successful retailing, the smart phone comes with a cost: surprise charges for voice and data overages. Retailers can take steps to limit the damage by monitoring their invoices, selecting their plans carefully, and having employees use their own phones for company business.Overage charges for data usage can be the biggest surprise costs on phone bills. How much data will you need for your monthly activity of emailing and web surfing? Predicting accurately can be difficult. Here is some guidance in the form of data estimates for typical activities:July 18, 2012RetailPricing Your Pool And Spa BusinessWith more economic optimism than we’ve seen in several years, banks more interested in lending, and interest rates at record lows, for those looking to retire or move on to another stage of life, 2012 may be the best time to sell a pool and spa business since 2008.July 17, 2012RetailCashing Out - How Much Can You Get For Your Business?June 28, 2012HomeHow To Negotiate A Better Deal With Merchant AccountsRetailers can reduce the costs of their credit card merchant accounts by shopping for quality providers and vetting their contracts. Thanks to a more competitive marketplace merchant account providers are more willing than ever to deal.When negotiating merchant account contracts it pays to be familiar with the credit card industry's jargon. Here is a brief overview of the dynamics of the system, courtesy of Effective Payment Management, West Palm Beach, Fla.May 22, 2012HomeControlling Your Workers' Comp CostsHow do you report workplace injuries and file claims? How do you decide what doctors the injured workers may see? What are the requirements for notifying workers of their rights and responsibilities? What size employer is exempt from x-mod calculations?April 20, 2012HomeBusiness Owners Must Monitor Customer Reviews On Social Media SitesPeople are talking about your business. Do you know what they're saying?"Online consumer reviews count very heavily in terms of influence on ultimate purchases," says Greg Sterling, an internet analyst in San Francisco. "They are widely consulted across the board as people do online research before making purchase decisions. Surveys show they are heavily trusted, second only to recommendations of friends and family."March 27, 2012RetailHow To Solve The Toughest Family Business ProblemsLet's discuss how to solve three of the most common problems.March 8, 2012Previous PagePage 8 of 15Next PageTop StoriesBusiness OperationsHow to Build a Team That LastsUnlock the science of building a dream team for your business with proven hiring and motivation strategies.RenovationFrom Grand Plans to Grounded GreatnessMarketingRudy Stankowitz: Winterize Like It'z 2025MerchandisingThe Psychology of Monthly PaymentsSponsored ContentAUTOMATE TO DOMINATE: Meet Your Competitive Edge
