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Tying a traditional loyalty program to social and location-based check-ins can be an easy way for businesses to attract customers and make money. Here’s how to determine whether it’s worth it for your business and then how to pull it off.
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In search of a credit card for your business? Here's how American Express, Capital One, CitiBusiness, and Discover stack up
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Entrepreneurs think the recession is making them better business owners. Read more
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Small firms that pair up or subcontract win 50 percent more federal contracts, says a new study. Read more
With this deal, NOVA now processes all major cards. Read more
Small businesses can accept American Express cards with Heartland's merchant processing platform. Read more
Ideas for a Growing Business offers a six-month program for small business Meetup groups. Read more
A third of small-business owners see the uncertain economy as their biggest challenge, a survey finds. Read more
A weekly look at the latest products and services designed to help you run a better business. Read more
It's not always easy to be nice. I'm a nice guy and I care about people. I want them to have jobs and I want them to take care of their families. I want a... Read more
Big things are happening at Kiva.org. Not only does the organization's day-to-day impact continue to grow virally, but it just won $300,000 from American ... Read more
OPEN from American Express (NYSE:AXP) has teamed up with SCORE Counselors to America's Small Business to launch a multi-city free seminar tour to en... Read more
Bank of America (NYSE:BAC) has plans to offer American Express (NYSE:AXP) Gift Cards at participating retail branches as of Dec. 10. For business owners, ... Read more
American Express (NYSE:AXP) and First Data have signed an agreement that will enable First Data to offer American Express Card acceptance as part of ... Read more
Fewer small-business owners are planning to take a vacation this summer compared to previous years, a recent survey shows. Of 626 small business ow... Read more
Shrugging off declines in the housing market, the nation's small-business owners are feeling more optimistic about the economy, according to a recent surv... Read more
Women business owners based in Texas this summer are vying for resources to build million-dollar businesses. The second annual "Make Mine a Million... Read more
Hiring plans at the nation's small businesses have dropped to their lowest point in seven years, OPEN from American Express reported Monday. In a n... Read more
Despite its relatively late entry, the company says the category is still underserved. Read more
Dec. 12, 2005 --Swept up in the holiday spirit, or perhaps too much eggnog, small-business owners are saying thanks to their employees by ... Read more
American Express's new business program, Open, offers promising financing options to start-ups and smaller businesses. Read more
The program offers deals for small-business owners buying tickets on StubHub. Read more
A new book gives tips on controlling corporate travel costs. Read more
Improve your cash-flow position by acquiring a travel charge account in the company name. Several of the major charge-card companies (for example, Americ... Read more
More than half of those that can get away still check in with work once a day. Read more
American Express hosts an Open Forum for business owners to voice their credit concerns. Read more
Despite the recession, more than half of business owners will take a hard-earned vacation this summer. Read more
April 26, 2007 -- Younger entrepreneurs are more willing to take risks in the marketplace than older business owners, according to a rece... Read more
Nov. 2, 2006 -- American Express is offering a new credit card geared for small business owners, the company announced today. The SimplyC... Read more
A set of videos offers tips on creating successful direct-mail pieces. Read more
Business owners shrug off economic woes; small and midsize businesses continue adding jobs. Read more
Graphs showing how various companies changed or plan to change T E policies after business-meal tax deductions. Read more
When I charge a purchase, I usually pull out my American Express card ratherthan one of the other credit cards in my wallet. That's because I get afrequen... Read more
The program allows small-business owners to save on credit-card purchases. Read more
A card for every purpose. Read more
Now may be the time to find accountants with upgraded skills, lower prices, and customized services. Read more
June 18, 2004 -- When it comes to credit lines and charge cards, small business owners are finding that there is no shortage of lenders k... Read more
A noteworthy business author explains why it's not what you make, it's the way and the why you do what you do. Read more
More small business owners are trying to leave it all behind. Read more
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