Progressive is taking the hassle out of shopping for car insurance! Their new mobile app allows anyone with a smartphone to get car insurance quotes with just a quick snapshot of their driver's license. The app is called "Image Capture," and is free and works with most mobile devices, including iPhones and smartphones that run on the Android operating system. Once downloaded and installed, ...

If you’re a victim of identity theft, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), the nation’s consumer protection agency, recommends that you take the following four steps as soon as possible, and keep records of your conversations and copies of all correspondence. 1. Place a fraud alert on your credit reports, and review your reports. Fraud alerts can help prevent an identity ...

One of the advantages of mail order businesses is that consumers can order merchandise at their leisure without the hassle of visiting a store. The customer can take the catalog anywhere they go and take their time choosing products. While this can also be done through an internet website and catalog, the mail order book gives your customers a visual ...

One of the growing uses for mobile credit card processing for small businesses outside of Internet websites is the craft show. Crafters and single-owner businesses are preparing now for the upcoming craft show season, and a chance to sell their homemade wares and distribute products for well-known companies. As a crafter, you pay a fee for a booth or table ...

For most small businesses that sell products, this time of year means one thing: inventory control. It's a time go through all of the products you sell and count how many are in stock. Depending on how large or high-tech your business is, you may be able to come up with the numbers fairly easily and compare them to your ...

Want to earn stuff by watching TV? Well, now you can with the Viggle app that debuted on Wednesday. When you tap the screen, Viggle’s software for iPhones and iPads listens to what’s on (TV), recognizes what you’re watching and gives you credit at roughly two points per minute. It even works for shows you’ve saved on a digital video recorder. Once ...

It’s important that you give your customers as many convenient ways to pay you as possible. Here are some of the top reasons to accept credit cards: Increase your sales Improve cash flow Improve customer service Enhance Image  Increase your sales Studies show that businesses that accept credit cards can see increases of sales by 30%. People buy more when they pay with a credit card! Improve ...

According to a recent report by eMarketer, sales through mobile commerce will reach $11.6 billion dollars in 2012, up from a projected $6.7 billion by the end of this year. A dramatic rise in mobile sales is expected to come through the conversion of in-store visits to online purchases. As people spend more time on their mobile devices and less ...

Can’t make the trip to New York City for the big New Year’s Eve celebration? That’s ok; The Official Times Square Ball App will bring NYC to you!!! Join millions around the world to celebrate New Year’s Eve LIVE. The Official Times Square Ball App is your exclusive access to be part of the activities in Times Square as you watch ...

Some entrepreneurs are just plain unlucky when it comes to mobile devices. They lose them frequently, drop them in puddles or accidentally beat them up beyond repair. Others are very lucky with their smartphones and tablets. The devices are always in pristine condition and are upgraded for the newest, best model when one comes out. Most businesses find themselves somewhere ...