Ryan J Bell - Articles

Ryan is the owner of FinanceMaze.com, a great resource for personal finance advice and tips

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Should You Conduct Paid Surveys?
Organizations that conduct surveys can benefit from the valuable information they provide. They can offer unique insight into customer perceptions, market opinions, employee morale, and daily operational issues. Aside from the proper design and execution of a survey, one of the main challenges is getting people to participate. Over the... Read
By: Ryan J Bell | 10/10/2008 | Management
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Guide to Payment Processing Terms
Accepting credit cards from your customers isn't as simple as some merchants might imagine. Not only is the process by which the transactions are approved and funds are delivered complicated, but there are many terms that are used. Many of them can be confusing. Chargebacks, payment gateways, ISOs, discount fees,... Read
By: Ryan J Bell | 10/10/2008 | Finance
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An Introduction to PCI DSS
The ability to process credit card and debit card payments is essential to most merchants' success. But, the industry is battling a growing problem: credit card fraud. It has cost card processors, merchants, and in some cases, consumers, billions of dollars. In response, the payment processing industry has initiated a... Read
By: Ryan J Bell | 10/10/2008 | Finance
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4 Benefits of ACH Processing
The ACH processing network connects financial institutions throughout the U.S. Overseen by the regulatory agency, NACHA, this network supports the seamless transfer of funds in and out of bank accounts. As the costs of accepting physical checks is rising, business owners are looking for ways to run their companies more... Read
By: Ryan J Bell | 10/10/2008 | Finance
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Keeping Digital Signage Content Fresh
When clients initially purchase a digital signage solution, they often neglect their need for content. Their attention is focused on the technology. Because the industry is continuing to develop quickly, it's understandable. The benefits of having a wide network of screens on which to deliver a seamless stream of messages... Read
By: Ryan J Bell | 06/10/2008 | Business
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3 Critical Reasons to Conduct Surveys
Without knowing certain types of information, businesses and other organizations are unable to make objective decisions. Whether entering new markets, launching new products, or crafting a new marketing campaign, data-driven information is essential. By tapping into the opinions and perspectives of customers, employees, vendors, and those in the surrounding community,... Read
By: Ryan J Bell | 06/10/2008 | Management
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Passive Versus Active Digital Signage
Digital signage has come a long way over the past few years. The technology that drives the network has grown by huge leaps (and continues to do so). When new customers express an interest in developing a signage network, they often think of the flashiest uses possible. They want to... Read
By: Ryan J Bell | 06/10/2008 | Marketing
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How Digital Signage Affects Customer Behavior
A digital signage network can be used to greater effect that merely driving sales. While promoting brands and advertising products to a target audience is a powerful strategy for your network, it is only one of many applications. Your network can be used to change the way your customers behave.... Read
By: Ryan J Bell | 06/10/2008 | Marketing
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4 Common Digital Signage Mistakes
Deploying a digital signage network can a challenging task that requires attention to marketing, psychology and logistics. Many businesses and organizations have invested in the technology only to fail in implementing their networks successfully. Because the displays and software represent a significant investment, such failure is difficult to justify. Usually,... Read
By: Ryan J Bell | 17/09/2008 | Marketing
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Payment Processing: Accepting Debit and Credit Cards
Running a business - whether online or retail - means being able to process your customers' payments in a variety of ways. While many people will pay with cash, a large portion of your customer base will likely use their credit cards to make purchases. You need to be ready... Read
By: Ryan J Bell | 17/09/2008 | Finance