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Resource Nation is an online and offline resource for entrepreneurs and small business owners. The company provides tips for selecting business service providers, and a connects businesses with local and national vendors in over 100 categories such as credit card processing, web design and VoIP.

Google Trademark

If you think about it, not having your company’s name or logo trademarked is similar to not protecting yourself from identity theft.  Both can bring financial burden upon you and could tarnish your reputation.

Internet marketing is becoming a must these days, and with more and more companies utilizing Pay Per Click (PPC) campaigns your company needs to take similar precautions to stay safe. You don’t want to have to enroll in a debt management program because you…

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Ex-im business

If you are making the leap into the importing and/or exporting business, there are many things you need to take into account before gearing up in full force.  Some things you need to research are international trade regulations, how currency transfers from different countries, as well as how you will track everything.  Here is a quick reference to things you need to consider when going into business as an importer/exporter.

1. Translation of Product—When choosing a product it is

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Web design

If you are a business owner, chances are you have a website.  If you don’t have one, you might want to think about complimenting your business with a website.  Not all have to be extremely detailed. You can have a simple and elegant website that is there to help your customers find useful information such as contact information and the outline of your business.

With that being said, having a web designer design your new website or re-design your…

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Credit card processing

For entrepreneurs it is critical you look over every aspect of your business.  One thing to look at is your credit card processing provider.  You don’t want to see yourself getting into debt, and choosing the right provider can be really crucial.

The first thing you should do when looking for a credit card processing provider or merchant account service is to shop around.  Look at multiple vendors before deciding on the right provider for you.  What…

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Digital scale

Digital scales for your office can be a great benefit.  Postage fees can add up fast if your company mails many items. One reason for this is because many offices round up their postage costs, which can really put a dent in your postage budget. Small businesses can actually see a savings of 20% a year on postage costs according to one postage meter company.

With that said, how can you as a business owner negotiate with these digital…

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Business security

Security can be an issue for many companies.  As a business owner you want your employees to feel safe and know you are protecting your building as well.  Some companies have stock rooms full of valuable things.  Security systems for businesses are a great way to help you and your employees feel safe.  It can be intimidating at first, but with the right steps you can figure out what security needs fit your company best, and how to…

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Steel building contractor

Steel buildings are a cheap and efficient way to construct a new building for your company. It doesn’t matter if it’s a small structure like a shed, or multiple residential steel buildings, steel structures are a great way to go. After you have made the decision to go forward with a specific project, there are a few things you should know to get the most out of your money when negotiating with contractors.

To get the best…

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Time and attendance software

The state of the economy is getting more and more coverage these days. October turned out to be the highest unemployment rate in 26 years with a staggering 10.2%. Small and large businesses alike are now trying to cut costs wherever possible. This is where time and attendance software can come into play. Experts have estimated the average time spent on chasing and manually processing employee’s time sheets is 8 minutes per week. So…

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Call center operator

For business owners, businesses that are faring well in this “Great Recession” are like winning the Super Lotto.

When the phones in your office are ringing off the wall, it’s a sure sign that business is still prosperous. What happens when you are running a shop on your own and the phone is ringing off the hook? Instead of hiring more help (especially during the holiday season), outsourcing an inbound call center could be your salvation. What should…

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Employee screening

Some companies are hiring – yours might even be one of them. For those that are, chances are you might need a background check in addition to reviewing the resume and checking references. More and more companies are turning to background checks and outsourcing an employee screening agency to save on time and money in the long run.

Background checks can provide many different types of information, such as a credit report, a medical record, a criminal background…

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Business negotiation

The information technology market is believed to exceed $1 trillion dollars in the next few years. Outsourcing IT has become a growing solution for web hosting, programming, data backup, and server problems for businesses of all sizes. Businesses of all sizes can negotiate with IT outsourcing companies for the specific services they require. Larger corporations often use a “turnkey” approach, where all of their IT needs- ranging from internet security to the training of personnel-are done by the…

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