Precious metal prices have been in flux for several years now, with the cost-per-ounce of gold and silver peaking during the Ukraine crisis, as is common during geo-political strife. For people interested in investing in gold and silver, however, many experts are touting silver as the best bang for their
Whether you operate an online business or you have a brick-and-mortar retail location, there is a good chance that credit and debit cards make up the majority of the payments your company receives. In 2014 alone, online retail is expected to grow by at least 13% compared with the number
Few people realize how important point of sale systems — particularly in retailers and hospitals dispensing prescription drugs and medicines — can be. Failing pharmacy point of sale systems and/or inefficient training can easily cost lives. That’s exactly what happened in an Ohio hospital in 2006. Pharmacy Errors Result in
Are you thinking about real estate development financing as a possible means of increasing capital? If so, you may want to find viable real estate investing companies that specialize in commercial real estate. This may be a good time to seriously consider working with commercial real estate investment firms. The
If you’re looking for a new career or simply another way to make money, the commercial real estate market might be perfect for you: according to research from IBIS World, there are around 2,344,134 commercial real estate businesses in the United States. Between them, the industry employs an estimated 4,308,177
The overall success of any business is usually determined by revenue and profits. An increase in clientele, consumers, and customers are also indicative of achievement, but ultimately, the financial numbers are what businesses owners track the most. This is for good reason, as cash flow dictates every aspect of a
Debit and credit cards are becoming a thing of the past. Well, maybe not the past, but they are certainly stepping aside, making way for mobile payment processing. Several restaurants in Canada, the United States, England and Australia have opened their financial doors to accept payments that can be sent
Did you know that the NASDAQ was the first electronic stock exchange? The NASDAQ was created in 1971, and it focuses on the trading of OTC stocks. The stock market can bring a hefty return when you invest properly, so it is important to decide which stock markets to invest
Stock market investment is not as glamorous as people would like to think. Of course, you could get lucky, invest correctly, and get rich quick. But this is often rare, and is not the reality of how to become a competent investor. Investment take time, effort, and patience, as well
Did you know that employer firms comprised of less than 20 workers make up 90% of small businesses in the U.S.? The American business landscape is largely comprised of small businesses, and they continue to be a strong backbone for both the economy and for job creation, accounting for 65%