Employee Leasing - Frequently Asked Questions: Employee Leasing (PEO) Buyers Guide
(08/26/2007)
Employee Leasing Buyers Guide explains the basics of Employee Leasing (PEO). The Employee Leasing buyers Guide covers how to choose a PEO, guidelines for pricing, glossary of terms used by PEOs as well as covering frequently asked questions when considering using a PEO.
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12 Tips Of Business Year-End Tax Planning.
(05/12/2007)
Before business owners close their books for the year, they should first take a moment to review the 12 Tips of Business Year-End Tax Planning. These could save the average business thousands of dollars!
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Acceptable Practices By Debt Collection Agents And How To Get Relief
(03/30/2007)
Debt collection guidelines must be followed by collection companies, but certain procedures are allowed and still can be very bothersome. Debt management may be one way to get help from being hounded by collection calls and letters. Here are several ways a collection processor tries to get payment. Relief through using a debt management or debt consolidation company may be the only solution to stop it.
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Bank Loans As Part Of Working Capital
(06/19/2007)
The difference between assets and liabilities is called WORKING CAPITAL. It tells you what liquid assets are available for your business to use for growth opportunities. A lack of working capital can restrict a business from reaching their full potential.
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Basic Bad Debt Collection Guidelines For My Business
(07/07/2006)
Your business bad debt collections action should follow certain guidelines. It is important to know how to set up an internal collections system for past-due accounts in your business, and when is the best time to use a collection agency.
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Basic Merchant Service Fees
(10/12/2006)
When choosing a merchant service for payment and credit card processing, learning all the possible fees can be daunting. Here is a list of the most basic, common fees to expect when opening and maintaining a merchant account. Also, avoid unnecessary processing fees that can tax your merchant account.
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Bill Collection Agency Evaluation: The 5 Crucial Characteristics
(06/29/2009)
Many experts agree that the projected outstanding debts for 2009 and beyond may reach unprecedented heights. While established companies may have the staying power to weather such a storm, small to mid-sized businesses may be forced to look to an outside collection agency for help. Here are five features any good bill collection firm should demonstrate.
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Business Loan Definitions
(06/10/2007)
The definitions for various types of loans available to businesses are listed and clarified.
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Can I Use A Business Credit Card For A Business Capital Loan?
(06/10/2007)
There are many good reasons for having a business credit card. However, they are not the best source of capital. But when your business is in a bind they can be a life saver.
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Changing Credit Card Processing Companies: Not Especially Fun
(05/15/2009)
Changing credit card processing providers can be a hassle, and an expensive one at that. Therefore, it's best to choose a wisely the first time around, rather than trying to change processors on the fly.
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Commercial Collection Agencies: How They Work and How to Buy
(10/01/2009)
One of the unrewarding tasks of business management is collecting on overdue accounts. Organizations can easily waste valuable human and financial resources in fruitless attempts to recover debts. However, commercial collection agencies provide real value in managing this frustrating task. Here's what collection agencies do and how to select a vendor.
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Credit Card Processing Fees
(11/01/2006)
Merchant Account Providers charge fees for credit card processing that can be confusing. Merchant fees are generally divided between two kinds: Set Up Fees and Ongoing Fees. Learn what the basic fees are for the best service and savings.
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Credit Card Processing Online
(10/20/2006)
Merchant Account Providers (MAP) provide basic credit card processing services. Online credit card processing increases sales by as much as 60 to 80 percent. There are fees with a Merchant Account, but the option for online credit card processing will generate higher revenue.
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Definitions Of Terms For Direct Marketing
(08/22/2007)
Like any other industry, Direct Marketing has several terms they use when referring to its business and processes. In order to better understand Direct Marketing, it helps to understand these terms that are used regularly in the Direct Marketing industry. Several commonly used terms are defined here.
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How Can I Be Sure My Business Loan Will Be Approved?
(08/22/2007)
No business knows for sure if their loan will be approved until the bank has you sign the papers. But there are several factors that play a large role in assuring the successful business loan approval.
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How Can I Find the Best Collection Agency for My Business?
(07/16/2006)
Several factors may play a part in how you choose a collection agency that is right for your business. A business owner needs a business debt collections strategy for past-due accounts, and the right bad debt collection agency can be part of that solution.
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How Collection Agencies Charge for Their Services
(07/07/2006)
Bills are easier to collect the more recently they were incurred. Collection agency pricing often increases for long term past-due accounts.
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How Debt Consolidation Works
(04/07/2007)
Overwhelming debt incurred by and individual or business might best be resolved by using a debt consolidation service. Several options are used by these services to help you pay off your creditors and relieve your debt problems.
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How Debt Relief Services Help Manage Your Money
(04/07/2007)
Debt relief services help you by setting up and implementing a spending plan suitable to your budget. Eliminating your debt is the goal of this program and debt relief services help you manage your money.
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How Debt Relief Services Help With Managing Your Money
(04/07/2007)
Debt relief services help you by setting up and implementing a spending plan suitable to your budget. Eliminating your debt is the goal of this program and debt relief services help you manage your money.
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How To Greatly Reduce Payment Processing Costs By Converting Debit-Card To Direct-Debit
(07/26/2007)
There are multiple ways for customers to pay merchants such as paper checks, credit cards, debit cards linked to bank accounts, and ACH electronic funds transfers. Each payment method results in different fees being passed on to account holders and merchants. The smart merchant will weigh the pros and cons of each method with regards to safety, accountability, and processing cost, and then design her business practices to maximize profits without compromising customer service. This article will help merchants do this by comparing two very similar payment methods—debit card charges and bank account ACH direct-debits. It will explain how switching customers who pay with debit-cards to direct-debit transactions can significantly reduce merchant processing costs.
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How to Greatly Reduce Payment Processing Costs by Converting Debit-Card Customers to Direct-Debit
(07/26/2007)
There are multiple ways for customers to pay merchants such as paper checks, credit cards, debit cards linked to bank accounts, and ACH electronic funds transfers. Each payment method results in different fees being passed on to account holders and merchants. The smart merchant will weigh the pros and cons of each method with regards to safety, accountability, and processing cost, and then design her business practices to maximize profits without compromising customer service. This article will help merchants do this by comparing two very similar payment methods—debit card charges and bank account ACH direct-debits. It will explain how switching customers who pay with debit-cards to direct-debit transactions can significantly reduce merchant processing costs.
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How To Reduce Accounts Receivable Costs By Over 50% With Auto Recurring Billing
(07/26/2007)
Auto recurring billing enables businesses to automatically bill customers for balance due without sending invoices or obtaining payment information each any every time money is collected. This article provides detailed examples of different types of auto recurring billing programs, how they benefit businesses and consumers, system requirements for implementing these programs, and suggestions, including a sample customer letter, for rolling out auto recurring billing programs.
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IRS Rules On Business Trips That Mix Business With Pleasure
(05/12/2007)
IRS rules on deductions on business travel with pleasure
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Letter writing guidelines for debt collection on past-due accounts
(07/07/2006)
Basic information must be included in a bad debt collections letter for past-due accounts so that it will be effective. If payment has not been received, a collections letter should state what action will be taken, such as referring the account to a collection agency.
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Make payday a happy day not just for the employees
(04/25/2007)
Payroll Solutions for your Company. Make payday a happy day not just for the employees but for the accounting department as well. Why it is a good idea to outsource your payroll services.
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Make the Most of a Merchant Cash Advance
(11/06/2009)
A quick infusion of capital can make all the difference for a small business. Learn how to use a merchant cash advance to deliver healthy returns and drive growth for your business.
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Merchant Account Fees: Are They Worth It Or Not?
(04/28/2007)
Merchant account services are the services that allow you to accept credit cards as payments, both online and off, and help you handle the credit card transaction processing. Without merchant accounts, your customers would have to pay with cash or check- and believe it or not, most customers will spend more if they can swipe their card and worry about the bill later.
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Merchant Account Rates. Do You Know How Much Each Credit Card Transaction Really Costs You?
(07/26/2007)
Understanding your true credit card rates can be confusing. Your bank may highlight one low rate, but you may get that rate on only a very small percentage of transactions. All Merchant Processors have their own way of presenting fees and transaction charges, so it is often difficult to make apples to apples comparisons amongst companies competing for your business. This article breaks-down the components of the charge to process credit/debit card transactions--sometimes these fees are hidden, but they are always there in one form or another.
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Merchant Cash Advance Versus Time to Throw in the Towel
(05/29/2009)
Business owners are sometimes so committed to their companies that they lose sight of reality. Gain sight of reality and make business adjustments before taking out a merchant cash advance.
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Myths about Past-Due Accounts Could Be Reducing Debt Collection Results
(07/21/2006)
If a business believes that customers with past-due accounts will never pay, then it has many misconceptions about the customer and the debt collection process with collection agencies. This may keep the business from receiving all of its accounts receivable that it is due.
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Optimizing Merchant Services
(10/20/2006)
Consider using a Third Party Merchant Service for your online business. Third party merchant services can handle all credit card processing for your company through the bank, eliminating paperwork and fees.
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Reasons Past-Due Accounts Don't Pay and How to Collect
(07/19/2006)
Lists the reasons why past-due accounts don't pay and what to do in each case. Business collections work best when the reasons for non-payment by customers are discussed with them, and before referring them to a collection agency.
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S Corporations—Audit Triggers
(05/12/2007)
The S corporation is the most popular form of small business in the United States. In fact, over the past 15 years, the number of S corporations has quadrupled. That trend has not gone unnoticed by the IRS...
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Standard Mileage Rates For 2006 And 2007
(05/12/2007)
You may be wondering what you can do now to minimize your current year tax liability. If you incur costs in operating an automobile for business, charitable, medical, or moving purposes, you may be able to minimize your tax liability by claiming a deduction for the use of your automobile. If you have qualifying automobile expenses and if you opt to use the standard mileage rate in lieu of deducting actual expenses, you will want to make sure that you are using the correct standard mileage rates.
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Temporarily Broke? A Merchant Cash Advance Can Fix That Fast
(07/23/2009)
A conventional business loan, because of its cost and approval time, is usually not a suitable option for temporary financing needs. Consider a merchant cash advance to shore up cash flow during a down period.
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Top Five Uses of a Merchant Cash Advance
(09/03/2009)
In many cases, a merchant cash advance (MCA) offers a more strategic source of business funding than a traditional commercial loan. MCAs feature quick turnaround, making them ideal for businesses facing time-sensitive opportunities or emergencies. Here are the top five situations in which a cash advance offers better value than a bank loan.
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Unreimbursed Business Expenses
(05/12/2007)
One way to minimize your tax liability is to maximize your deductions. Based on a review of your prior year's tax return, you may be eligible to deduct unreimbursed business expenses...
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Using the telephone effectively for collection on past-due accounts
(07/07/2006)
Guidelines are provided for telephoning past-due accounts and asking for payment. Telephone collections are a good tool used by businesses and collection agencies.
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What Are Business Loans For?
(06/21/2007)
Business loans are usually for expanding your business, such as opening new locations, entering new territories, increasing the scope of your current operations, improving facilities, conducting renovations, investing in major equipment, boosting working capital, and building up inventory.
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What are my rights as a business when taking debt collection action on a past due account?
(07/07/2006)
Businesses may seek to debtcollect on past-due accounts, but must adhere to certain requirements. Collecting may be done internally, or by retaining a collection agency.
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What do Collection Agencies Do?
(07/16/2006)
Collection agencies may be a useful resource for a business with past-due accounts. Collection fees vary, but all actions are aimed at helping with the business collections process.
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When Time Is of the Essence, Merchant Cash Advances Beat Conventional Business Loans Every Time
(05/07/2009)
Qualifying for a business loan was always kind of painful, but right now, the process can be absolutely brutal. And, even after all the paperwork is done, the loan still might fall through. Merchant cash advances, by contrast, can be approved within two days and funded within seven.
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Why Should My Business Use a Collection Agency?
(07/21/2006)
A business can do their own collections on past-due accounts or it can turn these accounts over to a collection agency. Collection agencies charge for their services which costs the business client, but the agency experience and expertise in collecting may save the business more in the long run.
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