Filed under February 12th, 2010

Five Questions to Ask Your Merchant Processing Provider Before Signing On

in Small Business, ecommerce by Libbie Miller

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.

Filed under February 10th, 2010

Three Reasons to Give a Do-It-Yourself Website Builder a Try

in Small Business, ecommerce by Libbie Miller

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.

Filed under January 26th, 2010

Financial Backing for the Small Business Owner in 2010

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.

Filed under January 22nd, 2010

E-Commerce Sales Up 15.5% Over Last Year

in Small Business, ecommerce by Brenda Kato

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.

Filed under January 22nd, 2010

Introducing Newtek Web Services: The One-Stop Resource for the Online Business Community

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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