Owning a business can be as thrilling as a great roller coaster ride! All the ups and the downs in business and it just makes sense that those experiences would fuel our forward progress and if we let them, the forward progress of others! Here is what we have learned over the years. Every Business Has The Same Basic Elements: No matter how different businesses are, they all have the same basic elements. Sales, Cost of Goods Sold, Employees, Vendors, etc. No matter what challenges you face it is a safe bet that others have gone through the same challenges. Knowing that all businesses are connected can give us a sense of not being alone- no matter how arduous things may seem. The beauty in realizing this truth

Many people equate business ownership with POWER. And, depending upon your definition- I would have to agree. Small business owners have an opportunity to have an amazing amount of positive influence by leveraging the REAL POWER generated by their businesses and not the abuses we hear so much about on the news. Here are some examples of the kinds of POWER your team can generate when you are committed to making a powerful & positive difference! The POWER of Integrity Based Business Dealings When one company sets the standard, many businesses take notice and choose to follow in your path! Be the company setting the standard and the example of true power by operating an integrity-based company. The POWER of Building People It is an awesome honor to

There are times in life when you really SHOULD follow the rules! Accepting credit cards is DEFINITELY one of those times! The operating rules and regulations are designed to protect card holders, financial institutions and lastly- the merchant. When you are aware of the rules as a business owner, you help reduce your risk for having your money held by the processing companies and you play a large part in reducing credit card fraud. Since cash flow is such a critical part of being in business, regulation awareness is also a critical part of protecting your business. VISA REGULATIONS MASTERCARD REGULATIONS AMERICAN EXPRESS REGULATIONS If you have specific questions related to your business, your TMC team is ready to help! 1-888-249-9919.Cheri PerryTuesday, January 22, 2019