Monthly Archives: June 2016

Tips for Making a Move from a Bad Career Track

We all aspire to great careers — with jobs that we find fulfilling, that have cooperative workmates, that have bosses who respect us and our abilities, that have the potential for upward mobility, and that compensate us fairly. So, happens … Continue reading

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For Small Businesses: Payment Processing Must Be Easier

For large retailers, handling multiple credit/debit card brands is pretty systematic due to their own sophisticated computer systems and the support from the major card issuers. The tasks are not as simple for small retailers. As reported by PYMENTS.com: “Running a … Continue reading

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Why Don’t Some Store-Based Retailers Get It?

Target had a lot of problems a couple of years ago, with hackers get into the accounts of millions of shoppers. It received a lot of negative press; and for a while, Target was distrusted by some of its customers. … Continue reading

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