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Across all industries and services, prices are rapidly rising. The shipping industry is no exception. 

The holiday season is upon us and for small businesses that means an increase in sales, special promotions, and increased foot traffic.  

The right payment processing solution can help your business thrive, but the wrong one can be a setback. Worse, it could cause your small business to lose out on key sales. 

Everybody wants a strong local economy. One of the best ways to ensure your community’s economy grows in strength and remains strong all year round is to shop local during the holidays. 

However, shopping locally is easier said than done.  

Christmas, New Year's, Hannukah, and more, the end of December to early January is a time of festivities, merriment, and, of course, delicious treats.  

However, for those trying to stick to a healthy diet and exercise routine, the holidays can represent a massive hurdle.  

One of the major responsibilities that business owners often try to handle themselves is the role of human resources (or HR) professional.  

HR requires a great deal of expertise and for business owners who do not have a background in HR, trying to handle these duties themselves can cause more harm than good. 

Every business regardless of size, industry, or function has the potential to see workers hurt on the job.  

Energy efficiency is more important than ever before. With fuel costs surging, businesses big and small are looking for ways to invest in sustainable and renewable energy.  

As a small business owner, you need to take advantage of every resource you can. Your chamber of commerce is one of the best resources available to you.  

However, many small business owners do not use their chamber benefits to their full extent.  

There are some very popular options such as stock trading and forex trading that many small businesses use to maximize their profits.