Browsing articles tagged with " Small Business"
Jul
12
2011

The Issue of Refusing Service

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As a business owner, which measures would you take to keep your customers (and employees)  happy? A restaurant owner in Monroeville, PA, has banned children under 6 years of age from his establishment. Increasingly misbehaving kids, crying babies, and parents who refuse to control their children have driven the restaurant’s owner to implement this new regulation, which is perfectly legal. The restaurant itself is more geared towards an adult demographic, boasting a large bar and [...]

Jul
5
2011

Casey Anthony: Marketing Opportunity?

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Back in May, we posted an article about the many ways that people capitalized on the highly publicized Casey Anthony trial. From voodoo dolls to novelty t-shirts, crafty entrepreneurs were ready to ride the hype wave. You may remember that Casey Anthony is a 25 year-old woman accused of murdering her 2 year-old daughter, Caylee in 2008. Today Anthony was found not guilty in criminal court in her home state of Florida. Due to the [...]

Jun
30
2011

Prepare Your Business For the Fourth of July

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Load up on sparklers because Independence Day is just around the corner! And by loading up on sparklers, we don’t mean for your own celebratory use only. Holidays are an excellent opportunity for small business owners to ramp up sales, so stocking up around holiday dates will ensure that you can provide customers with what they need.       Keep Your Doors Open: Now, the Fourth of July is one of the most celebrated [...]

Jun
29
2011

What is Google Wallet?

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From finding trending keywords to giving people a place to blog, Google has completely transcended its search engine origins. It is now a multi-level platform for Internet users, and its sing-in protocols are so inclusive that it is easy for people to use all of the features that Google offers. One of the newest products is Google Wallet, which could change the business world as we know it. In its official site, Google calls its [...]

Jun
28
2011

Dress Codes: Where do you Draw the (hem)Line?

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Ah, summer. If only we could all put on our flip flops, shorts, and sit back and enjoy the warmth. But unless you work at a lifeguard tower, chances are that you have to subscribe to a dress code. The code will vary depending on the industry the business is in, so a plumbing contractor probably won’t show up to work in a full suit and tie attire. Employers have the right to promote a [...]