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How to use web 2.0 to improve your business online

Amit Shah — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 09:00:14 +0000

Customers have never had so many choices to buy online. So, to help ensure your customers keep coming back, you should try to generate an online buzz about your brand and products or services. Engaging directly with your target audience will help you do this. Think about what your customers are looking for. Could they benefit [...]

How to use web 2.0 to improve your business online is a post from: Merchant Services

What is Web 2.0? – The changing landscape of the internet.

Amit Shah — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 12:32:58 +0000

The web is changing Initially the internet mainly consisted of static, information-based content, with a clear separation between the content provider and end user. The term Web 2.0 generally refers to providing richer content, based on collaboration and information sharing. Newer websites often encourage their end users to interact with the content they access and produce [...]

What is Web 2.0? – The changing landscape of the internet. is a post from: Merchant Services

Save money by using energy more efficiently

Amit Shah — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 11:56:48 +0000

Here is a guide to monitoring and lowering your energy usage and saving money on your energy bill. Monitor your meters Take regular readings and compare consumption to previous months. When comparing fuel used for heating your premises, take into account the weather. The colder the period the more energy you will use. If you’re comparing energy [...]

Save money by using energy more efficiently is a post from: Merchant Services

Small Business call for reduction in VAT

Amit Shah — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 10:04:33 +0000

VAT cuts must be put in place to restore growth in key sectors, says the Federation of Small Businesses. To find out more, read the full story here. Small Business call for reduction in VAT is a post from: Merchant Services

Small Business call for reduction in VAT is a post from: Merchant Services

Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard compliance

Amit Shah — Tue, 13 Dec 2011 11:26:49 +0000

Payment Card Industry compliance is a worldwide industry standard level of security, developed to protect cardholder information. The standard is applicable to all merchants processing card card transactions as a method of payment. PCI DSS is a set of six principles that encompass 12 specific requirements. These requirements are intended to reduce the organizations risk [...]

Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard compliance is a post from: Merchant Services

Getting your business online

Amit Shah — Mon, 05 Dec 2011 14:30:25 +0000

In the UK, the internet is the nation’s number 1 source of media, news and information. With the high street under threat from a decrease in consumers spending and large chains reporting record lows in profits the internet is a primary way to save your business from the drop in high street spending. In [...]

Getting your business online is a post from: Merchant Services

A Brief Guide to Online Multi Channel Marketing for Small Businesses

Amit Shah — Mon, 31 Oct 2011 16:37:21 +0000

Multi channel marketing is a great way to reach a larger breath of customers, and increase traffic to your site. Here are a few ways to reach customers and maximise online brand awareness. 1. Paid Search Advertising on Google is an effective way to ensure customers searching for a specific product or service you offer will find you [...]

A Brief Guide to Online Multi Channel Marketing for Small Businesses is a post from: Merchant Services

Video: Three tips for building a great workplace.

Amit Shah — Tue, 18 Oct 2011 14:41:10 +0000

If you are building a business, it’s important to make sure you have a great working environment. Here’s some great tips on how to create a great place to work! Video: Three tips for building a great workplace. is a post from: Merchant Services

Video: Three tips for building a great workplace. is a post from: Merchant Services

Mobile E-commerce Strategy Tips

Amit Shah — Thu, 13 Oct 2011 12:05:38 +0000

In our previous post, The Evolution of Mobile Commerce we talking about how mobile marketing and commerce is a growing industry, but how can you get a slice of the mobile pie? Here are some tips on how to get your mobile strategy up and running. 1. What’s the aim of the game? What is your end goal? [...]

Mobile E-commerce Strategy Tips is a post from: Merchant Services

How small businesses are meeting the challenge of the recession

Amit Shah — Wed, 28 Sep 2011 13:01:30 +0000

The hear say is that “things are tough out there” and that the double dip is going to make things difficult over the coming winter months. However, here is a list of reasons why small businesses are still able to report profit and growth during the recession. Flexible suppliers Small businesses have the option to be flexible [...]

How small businesses are meeting the challenge of the recession is a post from: Merchant Services