The past year has seen a number of high-profile instances of mass credit card hacking. Major companies like Target and Home Depot had tens of thousands of their customers’ credit card information stolen and sold to the highest bidder. Even though the massive security leak has shaken consumer confidence in the credit system, U.S. consumers…
What All Businesses Owners Need to Know About Responsive Web Design
If you’ve been paying even passing attention to web development trends, you should have noticed by now that mobile-friendly web design is de rigueur. In fact, consumer preference for mobile-compatible websites is so strong that Google has even begun placing mobile-friendly sites better in its rankings for searches performed on mobile devices. If you rely…
Knowing These Four Tips Will Help You Operate Chain Slings Safely
If you work at a job where you are required to move heavy loads, you may work with industrial chain slings which use a drum or lift wheel to lift or lowers heavy loads when connected to a chain hoist. As with any heavy equipment, knowing the right safety protocol and tips is very important…
Is Your Business Ready to Expand? Read This!
Starting a business in your home can seem like a great idea. Living and working in the same space offers some real advantages in terms of convenience, especially for businesses that are just starting out. As your company begins to see success, however, continuing to operate out of your home can become stressful and even…
Why Should Small Businesses Consider Customer Care Outsourcing?
Has your business been swamped with phone calls or emails? Are your employees having trouble keeping up with daily tasks due to customer interactions? If you’ve answered yes to these questions, then your business may benefit from having a third party handle those routine calls and customer transactions for you. This can be achieved through…
5 Things You Need in a Purchasing Agent Agreement
If you are looking into hiring a purchasing agent, especially an international purchasing agent, you will want to look into purchasing agent agreements. Purchasing agent agreements act as a contract between you and your agent, that lays out the purchasing agent responsibilities and description of what will be purchased. If the products or goods that…
