We’ve offered tips on using social media for your business before, in posts such as, “Using Social Networking Effectively for Your Business” and “Where to Find Resources for Your Business Online”.  But as using social media for your business has become so important over the past few years, it’s important that as small business owners, you fully understand your social media options and how you can use them to the benefit of your business. Below [...]

Are you looking for a place to find business information and advice, meet business owners like yourself, network and start and participate in discussions?  Look no further.  Merchant Resources International has started its first Facebook group, which provides all that and more. The group, named “I am a Business Owner,” is dedicated to the millions of small business owners in both the United States and Canada, and is opened to all types of businesses, including [...]

The internet has become a go-to place for just about anything.  Whether you need to find the answer to a random question, buy a rare clothing item, locate an old grade school friend or search for a recipe for the night’s dinner, you’ll very likely be able to find exactly what you need, simply by typing a keyword or two into a search engine. The internet is also home to various sites where small business [...]