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Steps financial institutions take to combat identity theft

Federal law requires banks, investment brokers, mutual funds and other creditors to adopt identity theft prevention programs. This is the Red Flags Rule, so-named because its central feature requires financial…

Establishing Credit

It is a truism for consumers and startups: it is much easier to get credit when you do not need it. Having access to extra money at critical times can…

Pay-per-Click Advertising ROI

There are many marketing opportunities available to internet-based businesses. One of those is ‘pay-per-click’ advertising, whereby you only pay when somebody clicks on a link to your site, rather than…

Calculate Your Email Marketing ROI

Email marketing has become a popular and cost-effective method for reaching prospects and generating revenue. Like any marketing expense, its important to understand the return that you’re making on such…

Total Employee Compensation Package

The cost of an employee is more than their salary. Hiring an employee often involves paying a portion of their social security, medicare and unemployment taxes. Many companies offer benefits…

Sources of Start-Up Funding

You’ve come up with a plausible idea for a business. That is great! An idea gets you to the starting gate. However, you get into the race with money. Startup…

Organization Structures

How you legally structure your business affects your tax status and your liability. It has a significant impact on how investors, banks, and credit unions perceive your worth. So taking…