Consumers have access to information wherever and whenever they want thanks to the Internet. Today, customer are arguably more prepared and equipped when they visit stores to shop. But they are increasingly using smartphones and mobile devices to search the …
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Visa Introduces New Checkout Option
Visa announced the launch of Visa Checkout, a payment service that replaces its predecessor V.me and enables consumers throughout the United States, Canada and Australia to pay for goods online, on any device, in just a few clicks, according to …
Read More »Affordable Care Act Will Deliver More Taxes and Fees, Soon
Did you realize that all companies offering a health insurance plan will soon have TWO additional tax/fee deadlines to comply with? Consider: The Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Trust Fee (or more commonly referred to as PCORI fee) is due by July …
Read More »Henery Do it Best Hardware Opens Fourth Store
Henery Do It Best Hardware announced plans to open a new store in Bremerton in August. Owner Matthew Henery recently signed a lease on an approximately 26,000 square-foot building in the Wheaton Mall and said the store will employ about …
Read More »McCord Son to Join Family Business
According to a local news outlet, Mike McCord didn’t want to pressure his son to consider taking over the family business, McCord’s Do-It Best hardware store. Quite the opposite — he had contemplated auctioning or closing the business in 10 …
Read More »Waters True Value Relocates, Expands
Waters True Value is relocating in Emporia, Kansas. The opening date is scheduled for early 2015. “We are excited to begin construction in the near future to upgrade the building,” said Mark Shook, Waters True Value store manager to local …
Read More »Time Management Tricks for Small Business Owners
If you always feel behind—and think the only way to stay on top of your business is to work non-stop—try these time management tips. Turn off technology. Yes, technology helps you get more done in less time, but emails, alerts, …
Read More »Dealing With Online Reviews
Nearly 90 percent of consumers check online reviews to learn more about a product, service or business, yet most businesses owners don’t know to garner the power of a positive review or mitigate the negative of a poor one. Use …
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