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LEHI, Utah–(EON: Enhanced Online News)–ProPay (www.propay.com),
an industry leader in Merchant
Services, End-to-End
Payment Security, credit
card processing, and electronic
payment services, announced a partnership with 3DCart. 3DCart has
integrated to ProPay’s payment processing system which provides both
ProPay and 3DCart customers a complete set of tools for accepting
credit/debit cards online as well as managing eCommerce websites.

“At 3DCart we’re committed to help internet retailers expand and grow
their online business. We’re aware that one of the main challenges when
opening an online store is finding the best company to process credit
cards”

ProPay has a long history of providing simple, secure and affordable
solutions for online merchants. ProPay’s innovative signup and approval
process enables merchants to literally sign up and start accepting
credit cards within minutes. Merchants are attracted to ProPay Merchant
Accounts because of the security provided and the simple,
straightforward fee structure which has no hidden fees, no monthly
minimums, no long term contracts and no gateway or statement fees.

3DCart has over 10 years of experience as leaders in the eCommerce
industry. Their eCommerce services include everything from hosting, shopping
cart software and web design, to eCommerce marketing. 3DCart is able
to design and implement innovative and customized web solutions to meet
a company’s specific requirements. Whether clients are looking to update
their existing web store or develop a completely new design, 3DCart
maintains a flexible approach to ensure they provide the right solution
for the company.

“ProPay is pleased to partner with 3DCart to offer our merchant services
to its online merchants,” said Bryce Thacker, ProPay’s Executive Vice
President of Sales and Marketing. “Our simple, online account sign up
process will make it easy for new online merchants to begin accepting
payment cards quickly. In addition, 3DCart is a PCI DSS compliant
provider which fits nicely with ProPay’s industry leadership in payment
data security.”

“At 3DCart we’re committed to help internet retailers expand and grow
their online business. We’re aware that one of the main challenges when
opening an online store is finding the best company to process credit
cards,” said Jimmy Rodriguez, CTO of 3DCart. “We’re excited to offer
ProPay’s fast setup, low transaction fees and straightforward pricing to
existing and new 3DCart merchants.”

About ProPay

Since 1997, ProPay (www.propay.com)
has provided simple, secure, and affordable payment solutions for
organizations ranging from the small, home-based entrepreneur to
multi-billion-dollar enterprises. ProPay is a leading provider of
complete End-to-End Payment Security solutions that reduce, and may even
eliminate, the organization’s risk of having sensitive payment data
compromised. ProPay is the recipient of the prestigious 2010 ETA ISO of
the Year award. ProPay is a privately held company, headquartered in
Lehi, Utah. For information, visit www.propay.com.

About 3DCart

3DCart (www.3dcart.com),
located in Tamarac, Florida, is a complete e-commerce solution for new
or existing websites. The company’s services include the tools, advice,
support, and technology to manage an entire online operation, so
merchants can focus on managing their business. Since 1997, 3DCart has
been developing internet solutions for small to medium size businesses.
Today 3DCart is used by thousands of businesses online, including
businesses in United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Argentina, Brazil,
Turkey, Italy, France, and Spain.

Article source: http://eon.businesswire.com/news/eon/20110118005634/en

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Mike Collins has been a home-based entrepreneur for more than 25 years. Collins will be sharing his experience and more at the Richmond Community College’s Cole Auditorium in Hamlet on Thursday from 6 to 9 p.m. to show you how to run a home-based business.

There are many questions on how to get started like, What type of business will you start? How will you market it? How will it affect your home life and can you really make the kind of money you see in the ads? In “Home Based Business: How To Start One That Works,” Collins will show you how to:

• Choose the business that fits you.

• Plan your start up.

• Find the permits, handle the legal issues and incorporate if necessary.

• Create a business plan.

• Find money for your business (It may be hiding close by).

• Market your home-based business.

• Handle the stress of a business that works too well, or doesn’t work well enough.

• Get out when it’s time.

But, the best part of “Home-Based Business: How To Start One That Works,” is that you will discover questions you didn’t know to ask.

You may pre-register online at tiny.cc/sbcseminars, via email at sbc@richmondcc.edu or contact the Small Business Center at 910-410-1700 for details.

Article source: http://www.yourdailyjournal.com/view/full_story/22564688/article-Seminar-to-help-with-home-based-businesses

Article source: http://www.marketwatch.com/story/online-sales-tax-fair-or-foul-2013-05-07

The promise by Election Commission (EC) to distribute voters’ slips to the electorate before the eve of poll day has not been fulfilled as more than 50 per cent of the voters had not received them till Saturday evening.

The EC, to pre-empt political parties from continuing their campaigning at the booth-level through voters’ slips, had decided to take up the task on its own. Chief Electoral Officer Anil Kumar Jha had promised to get the slips delivered at the doorsteps of the voters before the election. The Hindu did a random check on Saturday evening and found that most respondents had not received the slips. Some said they did not receive the slips at all and others said they had slips delivered by party workers.

N.R. Shashidhar, a resident of Srinidhi Layout in Konanakunte under Bangalore South Assembly constituency, said he did not get the slip.

M. Ramamurthy, a resident of Vinayaka Layout on Ullalu Main Road in Yeshwantpur Assembly constituency, said: “It is practically impossible for the EC to get the slips delivered at the doorstep. I saw some slips in the hands of a political party worker who came to my house soliciting votes on Friday.”

K.P. Atmaram, a software engineer and resident of an apartment complex in HSR Layout under Bommanahalli Assembly constituency said he too did not receive the slip. However, he plans to vote along with wife Akshatha Rao after locating the polling booth online.

K. Sridharamurthy, a chartered accountant from Chickpet Assembly constituency said the EC should not have tried the impossible.

“Parties should have been allowed to distribute the slips. In any case, the slips cannot be taken into the booths,” he said.

Others as well

Uma S. Hande, home-based entrepreneur from K.R. Puram segment, Vinod Kumar from Padmanabhanagar constituency and G.M. Venkatesh in Bangalore South told The Hindu they had not received slips and were unsure whether their names were on the voters’ list. However, hotelier Sriram Adiga of Padmanabhanagar Assembly constituency said he had received one.

Article source: http://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/bangalore/more-than-half-of-bangalore-without-voters-slips/article4685902.ece

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Gargi Banerjee

Not long ago, Marrisa Mayer, CEO, Yahoo!, kicked up a storm when she told Yahoo! employees to “get back to office” because lack of personal interaction was harming work culture. While Ms Mayer’s logic is still subject to worldwide debate, there is a legion of entrepreneurs rooting for ‘homepreneurship’ or starting up a business at home.

The logic is obvious – it keeps costs to a minimum and the comfort factor scores a perfect 10. But it’s not roses all the way. Here are five tips that will help you run a home-based business efficiently and effectively.

1. Get a fix on your working hours

There is nothing more satisfying than being your own boss but it does require an enormous amount of self-discipline to run a home-based business, and there is no scope for slacking. So make sure you chalk out a daily schedule that sets aside solid working hours. Next, stick to it! Take, for instance, Ishani Dutt Sarkar, co-founder HalF2Five, who runs a children’s apparel business online. Sarkar puts is at least eight hours of work every day, including on weekends. “Running an online business means we have to be on the ball constantly, responding to customer queries, checking availability and confirming orders. We can’t shut shop at 6 pm and call it a day, even if we are at home.” To achieve this, Sarkar and her team keep working hours flexible and communication channels open with family members (especially young ones) so that they don’t end up feeling neglected.

2. Involve your family

It is natural for your family to want to know about how you’re business is progressing. Instead of cutting them out and demanding your own space, involve them in your business. Ashwin and Heena, founders of I Wear Me, a designer T-shirts venture, suggest delegating work to younger and responsible members of the family. For instance, if you have a teenaged brother or sister, why not ask them to be your social media or image consultant? Or ask a retired parent to be in charge of logistics. Chances are, with their experience, patience and acumen, they will do a swell job coordinating with vendors and other dispatch staff!

3. Client management? No problem

Clients today are savvy and know that home-based entrepreneurs cannot sustain an office set-up. Still, sometimes, you may need to meet your clients in person, which in a home set-up may be a challenge. Alternatively, some of your clients may be reluctant to meet you at home. In such cases, Heena and Ashwin suggest that you meet at a friendly neighborhood café, where you are both comfortable. “When you do your meetings outside your home in a common place of interest, you tend to strike up better working relationships,” Heena says.

4. Connect with peers

Running a business cannot be a lonely affair, especially if you’re a home- based entrepreneur. So what happens when you hit roadblocks and need to vent or use someone as a sounding board? That’s when you need friends, and who better to advise you than others like yourself? Make the best use of your social networking skills and seek out others like yourself. There are many closed as well as open groups that encourage participation from entrepreneurs. While you may want keep your business strategies close to your chest, participation is such groups will only open your mind and give you an opportunity to meet and interact with other bright young entrepreneurs.

5. Keep away from naysayers

Unfortunately, there are people out there who will advise you to get a ‘real job’ and discourage you with negativity. Much as you would like to mow them down, the next best thing is to stay away from them. Make an excuse and leave the vicinity when you meet an ‘eager-to-help’ relative or neighbour who is ‘out to get you’. Else just ignore them with an ‘I-don’t-care-what-you-say’ grin on your face!

When you’re driven by passion, nothing can keep you down. So forget these crabs in a bucket and go forth to achieve what you have set out to do!

You can send your feedback to smementor@moneycontrol.com or simply post comments below

Article source: http://www.moneycontrol.com/news/features/5-tips-to-beingsuccessful-homepreneur_846510.html

One of the best things about owning your own business is the ability to work from home. Some would add that it’s also one of the worst things about owning your own business. Love it or hate it, working from home has become more and more common as technology improves, making the idea of going into an office seem almost quaint.

So whether you’re doing a startup in your garage, launching a business out of the extra bedroom or simply telecommuting to your Fortune 500 job, here are some tips to ensure you succeed.

Start strong: Start your workday with a repeatable routine that puts you in “business mode.” Make a commitment to be at your desk by a certain time and hold yourself accountable for completing all necessary preparations by that time, including getting dressed and grabbing your coffee and breakfast. One home-based entrepreneur I know swears by putting on shoes as the signal that he’s ready to tackle the day.

Stay on task: It may be helpful to have a weekly meeting or check-in with a fellow entrepreneur to plan your goals and actions, as well as to celebrate your completed tasks from the previous week. There’s nothing like having a deadline to help maintain focus, especially when you’re doing something out of your comfort zone. I also recommend writing down your key goals each week and placing the list within easy view of your desk.

Avoid distractions: When you work in an office, you have the temptation of the vending machine. When you work from home, you have the temptation of your entire refrigerator, freezer, pantry and the unwashed dishes from last night. Don’t give in. Your working time is serious business, and it needs to take priority over a dusty bookshelf or an uneaten lasagna.

One easy trick for avoiding distractions is to check your sightlines. When you are seated at your desk, what objects are in your field of vision? Some people like to set up against a blank wall to cut down on visual noise, while others like to hang up soothing nature scenes or inspirational quotes. If you have distractions in your sightline, the solution may be as simple as putting up a folding screen or changing the orientation of your computer and chair.

Take breaks: Interestingly, one of the best ways you can manage distractions is to take regular breaks. Give yourself permission to take a “coffee break” mid-morning and you’ll actually find it easier to hold off on switching that load of laundry until breaktime rolls around. Taking a couple of breaks each day is also good for the body, so make sure you get up, walk around and do a few stretches to counteract the hours of sitting and computer work.

Get out of the house: When you really need to put your head down and crank, consider getting out of the house. A local coffee shop may be the perfect place to plow through a thick report or bang out a first draft. There are also co-working spaces popping up in many cities where you can simply show up with your laptop, plug in and get to work.

If your calendar isn’t regularly peppered with meetings, find a local small-business group or professional association for both the camaraderie and the networking. Check Meetup.com or local newspapers and business publications to find such events, and take advantage of the chance to meet similarly situated folks.

Turn it off: Finally, don’t forget to shut it off at the end of the day. Owning your own business and working from home can feel like an “always-on” proposition. Consider an end-of-day routine that does the reverse of your morning drill, something that puts you into relaxation mode. This might be as simple as changing your shirt or shutting down your monitors. Busy times may call for pulling some long hours, but we all need time to rest, renew and relate to people outside of our professional identities. Your friends and family just might insist on it.

Article source: http://www.theday.com/article/20130414/BIZ/304149996/-1/BIZ

Gargi Banerjee

Not long ago, Marrisa Mayer, CEO, Yahoo!, kicked up a storm when she told Yahoo! employees to “get back to office” because lack of personal interaction was harming work culture. While Ms Mayer’s logic is still subject to worldwide debate, there is a legion of entrepreneurs rooting for ‘homepreneurship’ or starting up a business at home.

The logic is obvious – it keeps costs to a minimum and the comfort factor scores a perfect 10. But it’s not roses all the way. Here are five tips that will help you run a home-based business efficiently and effectively.

1. Get a fix on your working hours

There is nothing more satisfying than being your own boss but it does require an enormous amount of self-discipline to run a home-based business, and there is no scope for slacking. So make sure you chalk out a daily schedule that sets aside solid working hours. Next, stick to it! Take, for instance, Ishani Dutt Sarkar, co-founder HalF2Five, who runs a children’s apparel business online. Sarkar puts is at least eight hours of work every day, including on weekends. “Running an online business means we have to be on the ball constantly, responding to customer queries, checking availability and confirming orders. We can’t shut shop at 6 pm and call it a day, even if we are at home.” To achieve this, Sarkar and her team keep working hours flexible and communication channels open with family members (especially young ones) so that they don’t end up feeling neglected.

2. Involve your family

It is natural for your family to want to know about how you’re business is progressing. Instead of cutting them out and demanding your own space, involve them in your business. Ashwin and Heena, founders of I Wear Me, a designer T-shirts venture, suggest delegating work to younger and responsible members of the family. For instance, if you have a teenaged brother or sister, why not ask them to be your social media or image consultant? Or ask a retired parent to be in charge of logistics. Chances are, with their experience, patience and acumen, they will do a swell job coordinating with vendors and other dispatch staff!

3. Client management? No problem

Clients today are savvy and know that home-based entrepreneurs cannot sustain an office set-up. Still, sometimes, you may need to meet your clients in person, which in a home set-up may be a challenge. Alternatively, some of your clients may be reluctant to meet you at home. In such cases, Heena and Ashwin suggest that you meet at a friendly neighborhood café, where you are both comfortable. “When you do your meetings outside your home in a common place of interest, you tend to strike up better working relationships,” Heena says.

4. Connect with peers

Running a business cannot be a lonely affair, especially if you’re a home- based entrepreneur. So what happens when you hit roadblocks and need to vent or use someone as a sounding board? That’s when you need friends, and who better to advise you than others like yourself? Make the best use of your social networking skills and seek out others like yourself. There are many closed as well as open groups that encourage participation from entrepreneurs. While you may want keep your business strategies close to your chest, participation is such groups will only open your mind and give you an opportunity to meet and interact with other bright young entrepreneurs.

5. Keep away from naysayers

Unfortunately, there are people out there who will advise you to get a ‘real job’ and discourage you with negativity. Much as you would like to mow them down, the next best thing is to stay away from them. Make an excuse and leave the vicinity when you meet an ‘eager-to-help’ relative or neighbour who is ‘out to get you’. Else just ignore them with an ‘I-don’t-care-what-you-say’ grin on your face!

When you’re driven by passion, nothing can keep you down. So forget these crabs in a bucket and go forth to achieve what you have set out to do!

You can send your feedback to smementor@moneycontrol.com or simply post comments below

Article source: http://www.moneycontrol.com/smementor/news/starting-up/5-tips-for-being-a-successful-stay-at-home-entrepreneur-846510.html

Gargi Banerjee

Not long ago, Marrisa Mayer, CEO, Yahoo!, kicked up a storm when she told Yahoo! employees to “get back to office” because lack of personal interaction was harming work culture. While Ms Mayer’s logic is still subject to worldwide debate, there is a legion of entrepreneurs rooting for ‘homepreneurship’ or starting up a business at home.

The logic is obvious it keeps costs to a minimum and the comfort factor scores a perfect 10. But it’s not roses all the way. Here are five tips that will help you run a home-based business efficiently and effectively.

1. Get a fix on your working hours

There is nothing more satisfying than being your own boss but it does require an enormous amount of self-discipline to run a home-based business, and there is no scope for slacking. So make sure you chalk out a daily schedule that sets aside solid working hours. Next, stick to it! Take, for instance, Ishani Dutt Sarkar, co-founder HalF2Five, who runs a children’s apparel business online. Sarkar puts is at least eight hours of work every day, including on weekends. “Running an online business means we have to be on the ball constantly, responding to customer queries, checking availability and confirming orders. We can’t shut shop at 6 pm and call it a day, even if we are at home.” To achieve this, Sarkar and her team keep working hours flexible and communication channels open with family members (especially young ones) so that they don’t end up feeling neglected.

2. Involve your family

It is natural for your family to want to know about how you’re business is progressing. Instead of cutting them out and demanding your own space, involve them in your business. Ashwin and Heena, founders of I Wear Me, a designer T-shirts venture, suggest delegating work to younger and responsible members of the family. For instance, if you have a teenaged brother or sister, why not ask them to be your social media or image consultant? Or ask a retired parent to be in charge of logistics. Chances are, with their experience, patience and acumen, they will do a swell job coordinating with vendors and other dispatch staff!

3. Client management? No problem

Clients today are savvy and know that home-based entrepreneurs cannot sustain an office set-up. Still, sometimes, you may need to meet your clients in person, which in a home set-up may be a challenge. Alternatively, some of your clients may be reluctant to meet you at home. In such cases, Heena and Ashwin suggest that you meet at a friendly neighborhood café, where you are both comfortable. “When you do your meetings outside your home in a common place of interest, you tend to strike up better working relationships,” Heena says.

4. Connect with peers

Running a business cannot be a lonely affair, especially if you’re a home- based entrepreneur. So what happens when you hit roadblocks and need to vent or use someone as a sounding board? That’s when you need friends, and who better to advise you than others like yourself? Make the best use of your social networking skills and seek out others like yourself. There are many closed as well as open groups that encourage participation from entrepreneurs. While you may want keep your business strategies close to your chest, participation is such groups will only open your mind and give you an opportunity to meet and interact with other bright young entrepreneurs.

5. Keep away from naysayers

Unfortunately, there are people out there who will advise you to get a ‘real job’ and discourage you with negativity. Much as you would like to mow them down, the next best thing is to stay away from them. Make an excuse and leave the vicinity when you meet an ‘eager-to-help’ relative or neighbour who is ‘out to get you’. Else just ignore them with an ‘I-don’t-care-what-you-say’ grin on your face!

When you’re driven by passion, nothing can keep you down. So forget these crabs in a bucket and go forth to achieve what you have set out to do!

You can send your feedback to smementor@moneycontrol.com or simply post comments below

Article source: http://www.moneycontrol.com/news/features/5-tips-to-beingsuccessful-homepreneur_846510.html

-Stay on task: It may be helpful to have a weekly meeting or check-in with a fellow entrepreneur to plan your goals and actions, as well as to celebrate your completed tasks from the previous week. There’s nothing like having a deadline to help maintain focus, especially when you’re doing something out of your comfort zone. I also recommend writing down your key goals each week and placing the list within easy view of your desk.

-Avoid distractions: When you work in an office, you have the temptation of the vending machine. When you work from home, you have the temptation of your entire refrigerator, freezer, pantry and the unwashed dishes from last night. Don’t give in. Your working time is serious business, and it needs to take priority over a dusty bookshelf or an uneaten lasagna.

One easy trick for avoiding distractions is to check your sightlines. When you are seated at your desk, what objects are in your field of vision? Some people like to set up against a blank wall to cut down on visual noise, while others like to hang up soothing nature scenes or inspirational quotes. If you have distractions in your sightline, the solution may be as simple as putting up a folding screen or changing the orientation of your computer and chair.

-Take breaks: Interestingly, one of the best ways you can manage distractions is to take regular breaks. Give yourself permission to take a “coffee break” mid-morning and you’ll actually find it easier to hold off on switching that load of laundry until breaktime rolls around. Taking a couple of breaks each day is also good for the body, so make sure you get up, walk around and do a few stretches to counteract the hours of sitting and computer work.

-Get out of the house: When you really need to put your head down and crank, consider getting out of the house. A local coffee shop may be the perfect place to plow through a thick report or bang out a first draft. There are also co-working spaces popping up in many cities where you can simply show up with your laptop, plug in and get to work.

If your calendar isn’t regularly peppered with meetings, find a local small-business group or professional association for both the camaraderie and the networking. Check Meetup.com or local newspapers and business publications to find such events, and take advantage of the chance to meet similarly situated folks.

-Turn it off: Finally, don’t forget to shut it off at the end of the day. Owning your own business and working from home can feel like an “always-on” proposition. Consider an end-of-day routine that does the reverse of your morning drill, something that puts you into relaxation mode. This might be as simple as changing your shirt or shutting down your monitors. Busy times may call for pulling some long hours, but we all need time to rest, renew and relate to people outside of our professional identities. Your friends and family just might insist on it.

ABOUT THE WRITER

Jennie Wong is an executive coach, author of the e-book “Ask the Mompreneur” and the founder of the social shopping website CartCentric.com. Email her at TheJennieWong@gmail.com.

Article source: http://www.modbee.com/2013/03/05/2606106/ask-the-mompreneur-theres-no-place.html