Here’s the ugly truth: Because there are so many different rates and fees involved in having a merchant account, some businesses end up paying more than they expected.
Read more »So, if you’re starting an online business, no doubt someone…somewhere…has mentioned “SSL”. It may have been in a casual, inquisitive manner, or it may have been a more frantic “you got a SSL certificate, right? Oh…you HAVE to get a SSl certificate or all of your customer data will be stolen!”
Read more »For many small business owners, establishing trust and credibility can be a challenge. Here’s three tips that can help your business appear bigger.
Read more »or content-driven websites, or even content in print, for that matter, monetization is typically limited to advertising—the selling of ad space. This model, however, leaves businesses at the mercy of a fickle advertising market, which has been in a substantial recession since last spring.
Read more »Whether you’re providing services to your clients, or are yourself a small business owner, selecting the right merchant processing plan will weigh heavily on 2010 growth. In the interest of narrowing your search options efficiently, we’ve identified five questions you need to ask before selecting your merchant services provider.
Read more »In a time of Do-It-Yourself projects, anything is possible – even building your own website. Take a look to see three reasons you should give a DIY website builder a try.
Read more »There are lots of really wonderful and rewarding things about launching your own business. Certainly, the reasons you broke ground (or commenced virtual operations) vary across the board, but when it comes to small business owner gripes, the list probably looks a bit similar.
Read more »Last week our Chairman and CEO, Barry Sloane, shared his thoughts on the financial outlook for small business owners in 2010 during an interview on the Bob Coleman Small Business Banker radio show. While Barry’s outlook for the economy as a whole remains cautious, he remians optimistic about the financial backing future for small businesses.
Read more »Great news for retailers who sell their products online: according to Master Card advisors, even during a recession, online sales were up 15% over last year. The largest increases were in electronics, jewelry, footwear, and men’s apparel.
Read more »Welcome to the Newtek Web Services blog. Please allow ourselves…to introduce ourselves. Come take a look and see how Newtek Web Services, the Small Business Authority, can help you grow in 2010.
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