The holiday season brings with it not only good cheer, but also the increased possibility of credit card fraud. Both the company and the consumer need to be mindful of this, and there are some steps they can take, to guard themselves against any credit card fraud. First, for companies, ensure that credit card receipts and all data are stored securely, away from prying eyes. Do not leave space for unintended sharing of information. Review your location for credit card receipts. Lock them away...
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When you start your own business, you naturally want to use all available options to increase your reach, your sales, and your clientele. You will look at advertising and e-commerce marketing. If you decide to go with e-commerce marketing, which makes sense in today’s technologically savvy market world, there are some things to bear in mind when planning your budget. To ensure you get the best return for your investment, look at the following factors, among others.Understand your...
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Happy Valley Honey is a producer of natural honey, with product ranges of “tasting honey”, “health and wellbeing”, and “skin care”. They have been in existence for over 35 years. It is based in Drury, New Zealand under the Lipscombe and Harvey families.So let's meet Happy Valley Honey, who spoke to us about their business. How did it all begin? The whole enterprise started in 1975 in South Auckland, with Ben Rawnsley, who was a Beekeeper, and his...
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Power blackouts are a scary possibility each company faces from time to time. While continuous blackouts are now not a normal occurrence (unlike the 1998 Auckland power crisis), blackouts of a longer duration within a day is still a possibility in some occasions (mostly notified). Given the relatively easier access to electricity now, it can sometimes be taken for granted. While electricity is normally available throughout the day, the possibility exists that it may go off for at least a few...
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Successfully managing a business in the current information is a challenging task. Businesses must compete with not only the physically present competitors in one’s own country, but also with competitors offering products and services on the Internet. More and more consumers are now purchasing goods and services online, and also expect that every business will at least have information of their products online. Online transactions are seen as the height of comfort and ease, and more and...
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