The Basics of PCI Compliance
Depending on how many credit card transactions your business processes every year, you are subject to different levels of certification from the Payment Card Industry, or PCI. Compliance is achieved and maintained through important security measures.
Read MorePaying Employees Who Do Not Have Bank Accounts
Many employers use direct deposit to issue paychecks. However, this is a problem for employees without bank accounts, and in certain industries there are large numbers of “unbanked” workers. But you have some options about how to solve this problem.
Read MoreLowering Online Fraud to Lower Transaction Fees
Fraud risks are a significant driver of transaction fees, especially for merchants who process payments online. Merchant processors will assess your fraud risk exposure on a number of factors, and there are security measures you can put in place to reduce your transaction fees.
Read MoreHR Solutions and Your Payroll Service
A great way to save yourself a lot of hassle is finding a payroll partner who also offers HR solutions. Even when payroll is taken care of, there are plenty of other human resources issues demanding attention, and the right service will take care of two birds with one stone.
Read MoreWhy People Don’t Seek Legal Counsel
Many people who are in a situation where they could really use legal counsel choose not to get it. There are a number of reasons for this, including personality, intimidation, and cost concerns. Managing these issues will help you determine whether you need to seek outside help.
Read MoreTraps with Self Help
Small business owners are naturally do-it-yourselfers, and that instinct can spring up when legal issues arise. While there are plenty of self-help books and websites available that promise to save dollars in the short term, this can be risky. You have to know which resources to trust, and which to avoid.
Read MoreSetting Expectations with Your Attorney
When you hire an attorney, you need to make sure that everyone involved understands how fees will be handled. You have to manage expectations so that there are no surprises for anyone. It can be an expensive service, so know what you’re getting and what you’re paying for it.
Read MoreGetting the Right Legal Service
Like doctors, lawyers are specialists. The key to getting great legal service is finding the right lawyer from the beginning. The attorney you know who specializes in criminal defense might not be the best option for business agreements and contracts.
Read MoreControlling Legal Costs
As a small business owner, you want to be as efficient as possible with your money. Legal costs are an important part of that equation. You can prevent your legal costs from becoming a big problem with a few basic controls.
Read MoreWriting an Effective Job Description
Where do you begin when you want to write an effective job description—how do you even start? By following an orderly approach, you’ll be able to create descriptions even the first time. Then you’ll be able to use them to benefit your company, both in hiring and in evaluating existing positions.
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