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Merchant Services for your Online Business
Ok you got the sale, now how are your customers going to pay for the product? This is something that is not on the forefront of your mind. Determine how your customers are going to pay for the goods and services that you sold them.
The DANGERS of Living UNCONSCIOUSLY
We can all relate to that "trance-like" state where we're going through the motions, not 100% there. We all have our favorite or habitual places to "check-out" and go unconscious. And, here's what I've found fascinating. When we bring our full-on, conscious attention to ANY aspect of our lives...it naturally falls into greater alignment with our highest ideals and dreams. Our lives WORK, and are more fulfilling when we're fully conscious. It's our lack of attention, our "unconsciousness" that is at the root of nearly everyone of our problems.
No business cards? No problem.
From the way some people tell it, you'd think meeting someone and not having a business card with you was worse than getting caught in a blizzard without a coat.

Precious Moments
Many years ago at a family reunion in Yazoo City I had a precious moment.
Holiday Rush?
Even in a recovering economy, the Holiday season is the most stressful of the year. Having a good retail POS system in place can make or break your season, as well as determine how many gray hairs you get!
Web Design & Conversion
One of the most important yardsticks to measure the success of any web-based venture is its online conversion rate. Getting people to your site is all good and well, but the real measure of your website’s design and content is whether you are able to turn the casual browser into a paying customer.

Three Strikes for Customer Service
All I wanted was to buy an iPhone.
Google Search Vs. Google Content. Who wins?
Buy the “thoughts” of your customers and capitalize on traffic sources that nobody else is able to find.
Upselling to Loyal Customers
Upselling at the POS is a known tactic, and when done properly can be very profitable, but how can you leverage this idea deeper into your customer database to enhance loyalty and profits?
Smart & Simple Internet Techniques
You CAN enjoy your online experience - these internet safety & eCommerce tips will help keep you safe and happy. The internet really can be a safe and convenient place for you to run your business, take care of your finances and enjoy shopping. Learn how to tell if websites are secure; learn smart moves with payment processors; email smarts + how to keep your computer "criminal free" + other simple but “must do” tasks for your online & offline routine.
What culture do you develop?
As a leader have you considered the culture you want in your organization? A culture of an organization is determined by the behaviors and perceptions of your people. Consider, how your people treat your customers, how they treat each other, what their perception of your suppliers is, or more importantly, what do they think of the leaders and managers? You have heard the phrase 'walk-the-talk', people are watching you and based on your behavior they develop perceptions and will act accordingly. As an observer of an organization, it is very easy to identify the culture, one visit to a store, one interaction with the sales team, or customer service department will provide you with an indication of what is happening in that organization.
Creating Your Unique Value Proposition
Defining your value proposition is the first step in clearly identifying how your products and services are different from your competition. This article gives strategies on developing and defining your unique value to prospects and customers.
Reducing Shrink
Inventory Shrink represents a major cost to retailers, and it takes a combination of resources and business practices to properly combat it.
How to Make Your Website Successful: 5 Web Usability Tips that Will Boost Your Conversion Rate
Discover Why Some Websites Are Successful and Others Fail Big Time. This Article Goes Over the 5 Most Common Website Mistakes and Explains How to Avoid Them.

How to Write for the Web – A Step by Step Blueprint for Writing Killer Copy (Part 3/3)
This is the last part of the series and I want to share with you some amazing tips to convert website visitors into customers and customers into long-term clients. Why Should I Believe You? Your visitors don’t know you. Give them a good reason to believe you. The most common way of doing this is with testimonials. They are great because your customers’ word, unlike yours, is unbiased. If you can, get video testimonials. Audio testimonials work great too. If you have written testimonials at least include a photo of your customer and the city they live in, website, and any other relevant information. Testimonials signed by “John M.” are not very credible.
Bill, Baby, Bill
Here's a list of inexpensive online invoicing options for your business or freelance projects.
E-Commerce Mistakes that Make You Look Like a Complete Beginner
When it comes to buying online, customers want to know that your e-store is a place where they can order confidently and securely. Unfortunately, many of these same customers never complete a purchase at your store. Recent studies show online shopping carts are being abandoned at a staggering rate of 59%. When you consider that over half of your potential customers may not be buying from you at all, what can you do? The best thing you can do is look at your ordering process. If you have any of the "gaps" below in your shopping cart - it's time to look for a better e-commerce solution.

Basic Benchmarks for World Class Businesses
Incremental improvement is the single fastest way to drive revenue. Study the Toyota way. How did they become a world-class car manufacturer? Toyota does this: continuous improvement. They benchmark. They measure. They fix. They improve. If I asked you right now, “What is your shopping cart abandonment rate,” would you be able to answer? In 30 seconds? If not, that is really bad because this is how you make your money. There are 2 mind shifts we’re really pushing towards. i. Think like a marketer in everything business-related ii. Measure everything –you need to know the metrics of your business
Tracking Postcard Campaign Results
You have painstakingly designed your postcards with attention grabbing photos, imagery and headline. You believe you have selected the best mailing list for your target audience. After all this careful planning, how will you know if your campaign is successful?

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The Convenience of E-tail E-Commerce and Online Shopping
The advantages of shopping online are (1) zero traffic or commuting time (2) no need to stand in long checkout lines and (3) the ability to peruse dozens of shops to compare pricing (with a few keystrokes of due diligence). In addition, if you factor the convenience of online shopping it is a perfect synergy for savvy online consumers who maintain hectic schedules and are inclined to make the most efficient use of their time.
If You’re Not Selling . . .
Are you working hard, but not getting the results you want? If you’re a professional salesperson and you’re not selling, checkout these tips.
Pursuing your own Goals
Recently, I made one of my rare and infrequent trips to a retail store. It's not that I don't like to buy things. I simply do not enjoy the process of shopping, so I leave it to others. While at the store, I took the opportunity to observe people who had selected the items they wished to purchase and were waiting to pay for their items in the checkout line. Some people simply picked the nearest line, stood in the back, and waited. Others roamed back and forth looking for the shortest line and waited there. Then there was the third group of shoppers who constantly got out of one line and got into another, thinking they would save time by getting in the faster-moving line.

Increase Shopping Cart Conversions Now
In eCommerce trade, one of the most crucial interactions between the merchant and the customer takes place during checkout. The checkout process is where the merchant can exercise most control over the transaction. So, when it comes to providing the best customer service, ensure that you make the checkout process as smooth as possible for the customer.
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