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Every day we hear stories about vendors not helping their clients, not calling them back, and a host of other very frustrating and disappointing things, all of which are negatively impacting peoples' businesses. The Data Age/PawnMaster brand, company, and suite of...
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10 Expert Tips for Using Social Media as a Public Relations Tool
A good small business marketing strategy often includes a number of different components. Public relations, social media, email marketing, blogging and online ads may all factor into the mix in some form. But in some cases, those different categories tend to overlap....
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4 out of 5 Small Business Owners Say Print Materials Help Them Stand Out
There is something to be said for the impact of print on paper — even in this digital age. According to a new survey by FedEx (NYSE: FDX) Office, professional printing services have helped four out of five small business owners stand out from the competition. Even...
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10 Reasons Writing Things Down Leads to Small Business Success
As the business world gets more technologically advanced, fewer and fewer entrepreneurs are taking the time to write things out by hand — to-do lists, reminders, communications with team members and clients have all been digitized. However, some top CEOs still swear...
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49% of Small Business Owners Can’t Sleep Over Cash Worries
Small business owners operate under a great number of daily challenges to keep their dream alive, and the effect of these challenges can manifest themselves in numerous ways. The new report from Square reveals 49 percent of the respondents in its survey are not able...
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Investing in People, for People
As Data Age/PawnMaster continues to gain an overwhelming market share in the industry, we always attribute our great success to our client base. Our number one focus is servicing our clients, and our world-class products have helped many brokers advance their...
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PawnMaster or Just Ruler of My #goldenballs?
My usual response to those asking for the man that runs the business consists of a smirky glaring stare as if I did not fully hear their request. It usually rolls into my explanation that I’ve been in the Pawn industry 29 years and through two ex-husbands. Which then,...
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5 Business Skill Areas to Help You Succeed
It’s no secret that business is one of the most popular fields of study for college students. Degrees in business and related subjects like finance, accounting, management and economics are traditionally chosen by those who are looking for versatile coursework based...
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Gold snaps 3-day losing streak as stock-market selloff sparks haven demand
Gold settled higher Tuesday, on the heels of three consecutive sessions of declines, lifting prices up from the roughly one-month low they settled at in the previous session. Gold gained as a steep decline in a benchmark U.S. stock index drove haven demand for the...
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Gold scores its highest finish in a week
Gold futures notched their highest finish in a week on Wednesday but maintained the tight trading range seen over the last several sessions, as U.S. stocks struggled to hold gains and the dollar stabilized.
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13-Year-Old Uncovers Silver Treasure of Viking King Bluetooth
Give a kid a metal detector and there’s no telling what he’ll find—or what unlikely connections he may uncover. The AFP reports that a 13-year-old boy in Germany has discovered a thousand-year-old hoard of coins and jewelry. And it turns out the very old stash is...
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Beyond the Shop: Customer Loyalty Program
Customer loyalty programs are a great way to make customers feel valued and to get them to become repeat customers too. Utilizing any kind of tool that rewards loyalty is always a great idea, whether is a punch card or whether it is a gift card good for a certain...
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Have FUN with your Advertising
Advertising is all about getting your message across and making it memorable. You’ve heard the messages, you know the taglines – Maybe she’s born with it. Taste the rainbow. Just do it. Where’s the beef? We’ve all seen cavemen, frogs, and pink rabbits hawking...
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4 Mistakes to Avoid which are Hurting your Small Business
Most individuals interested in starting a small business are not interested in putting in all the necessary efforts because they want to be their own boss. In the beginning, all business owners work hard. They pay special attention to the requirements of customers and...
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Beyond the Shop: Sales and Events
Another great way to move inventory is regular sales and events. Some times this don’t need to be anything more than getting a couple of flat tables out in your parking lot and putting some aged inventory out there, cook some hotdogs. What you have to do is redisplay...
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Don’t Get Fooled Again: 6 Ways to Detect Lies In Job Interviews
Have you ever hired a job candidate who lied on their resume? Chances are, yes you have. In the latest Employment Screening Benchmark Report from HireRight, a whopping 85 percent of hiring managers report having found lies or misrepresentations on job applications and...
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Fact Checking Diamond Fluorescence: 11 Myths Dispelled
If you’re shopping for a diamond engagement ring, you’ve probably heard about diamond fluorescence, along with varying opinions about its pros and cons. Let’s dig into a few common myths about fluorescence and D-to-Z color diamonds.
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These 7 Tips will Change the Way You Approach Hiring
Hiring staff can be a resource-draining process for any business, but it can be especially difficult for small businesses with limited means. For a small business, each new staff member can impact the company much more than a new staff member at a larger company with...
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