| November 2007 issue |

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Ohio Department of Development to present a Town Hall Meeting

The Ohio Department of Development Division of Minority Business Affairs will host a town meeting on November 15, 2007 from 4 to 7 pm at 1393 E. Broad Street.  Kim Asamoah Ansah, director of the Columbus MCBAP will facilitate the discussion.

The meeting will address the concerns and issues of minority business owners and establish a plan to help them grow and succeed.  Registration is required.  To registration, please click here or call 614-252-8005. 

Credit Card Processing Tips:

In today’s  electronic world more and more people are using credit and debit cards to pay for their purchases.  As a small business, credit card processing is a great opportunity to receive payments.  One benefit of accepting credit cards instead of a personal check is that credit/debit cards are more secure.  If you accept a bad check that transaction is between you and the customer. The vendor is responsible for collecting on a bad debt.  Once a credit/debit card is approved, the credit card company will pay you. Before you contract with a credit card processor, consider the following:

· Don't enter into an equipment lease.

· Have the company provide you with a sample statement on how they bill. 

· Does the company have local representation? 

· Does the company offer 24 hour 365-day customer care? 

· Get references. 

For more information on credit card processing,  call 614-604-4593.  Mention Ohio Business Profiles and receive a free evaluation.