http://www.blogtalkradio.com/outoftheboxbizOut of the Box - Business Forum hosted by Karen Gloe covers a wide variety of business concerns uncovering "out of the box" critical thinking to improve your business practices. Expect to experience engaging business topics, interviews, and experience music from brand new artists around the country!enCopyright Karen Gloe (C/O Blogtalkradio)Sat, 15 Jun 2019 07:45:00 GMTThu, 28 Aug 2014 14:30:00 GMTBusinessBlogTalkRadio Feed v2.0https://dasg7xwmldix6.cloudfront.net/hostpics/fd264875-8840-403e-abb2-559e28bacaa9_talkshow600.jpghttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/outoftheboxbizOut of the Box - Business Forum hosted by Karen Gloe covers a wide variety of business concerns uncovering "out of the box" critical thinking to improve your business practices. Expect to experience engaging business topics, interviews, and experience music from brand new artists around the country!feeds@blogtalkradio.comBlogTalkRadio.combusiness,small business,business success,business education,protection,security,business consulting,live callers,merchant services,safetyOut of the Box Business ForumnoOut of the Box - Business Forum hosted by Karen Gloe covers a wide variety of business concerns uncovering "out of the box" critical thinking to improve your buepisodichttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/outoftheboxbiz/2014/08/28/revisiting-merchant-services--central-paymentBusinesshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/outoftheboxbiz/2014/08/28/revisiting-merchant-services--central-payment/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/outoftheboxbiz/2014/08/28/revisiting-merchant-services--central-paymentThu, 28 Aug 2014 14:30:00 GMTRevisiting Merchant Services - Central PaymentThank you to all of you who have requested another broadcast for this show. Due to technical difficulties when the show first aired the entire show could not be heard live. This is the recorded version of the show. Enjoy! This is a show you will NOT want to miss! Merchant Services are one of the most costly expenses for a business yet in the "plastic" day in age you must have it to keep your customers from going to your competitor. If you are frustrated trying to figure out those credit card processing statements, PCI Compliance, Interchange - Retail Tier - MOTO rates, or equipment, this is the show for you! Central Payment is nationally-recognized as a leading provider of transaction processing services and social marketing software, providing support to more than 50,000 small, medium and large businesses across the United States. It annually processes more than 4.5 billion in credit card sales. As one of the fastest growing and most innovative payment processors in the country, the Company provides best in class service based on 24/7 customer care, competitive pricing and technology-based solutions. Employing a combination of a broadly-experienced staff and an entrepreneurial approach to conducting business, the Northern California based company is dedicated to maximizing growth and profit opportunities for its customers. Central Payment utilizes innovative terminal and software technology to provide increasingly important wireless and Internet solutions as part of its cost-effective and seamless approach to payment and transaction processing. Chris Lombardi, Director of Sales for Central Payment, will be joining us from his corporate office to provide our listeners answers to their most common questions regarding their merchant service accounts, and industry standards. Live callers with questions are welcome! 01:00:00Out of the Box Business Forumnobusiness,business success,business coaching,merchant Services,credit card processingThank you to all of you who have requested another broadcast for this show. Due to technical difficulties when the show first aired the entire show could not behttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/outoftheboxbiz/2014/08/21/protect-your-business--part-2-residential-securityBusinesshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/outoftheboxbiz/2014/08/21/protect-your-business--part-2-residential-security/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/outoftheboxbiz/2014/08/21/protect-your-business--part-2-residential-securityThu, 21 Aug 2014 14:30:00 GMTProtect Your Business - Part 2, Residential SecurityIn part 1 ASG Securities discussed the importance of protecting your business. Now that you know exactly what to do to protect yourself and your employees on the job what about your home security? Join us as ASG gives us pointers on how to keep our property and, most important, our families safe. Our guest for this episode, Justin Brynn, is security consultant for ASG Security with over 13 years experience in residential security.  He is a certified licensed professional in both North and South Carolina. He obtained his license from The North Carolina Private Protective Services, a division of The North Carolina Department of Justice. He has designed and overseen the installation of more than 3900 residential security systems from standard alarms to home management systems and multi-camera platforms.  Enjoy the show! 01:01:00Out of the Box Business Forumnohome security,security,safety,safety plan,Security SystemsIn part 1 ASG Securities discussed the importance of protecting your business. Now that you know exactly what to do to protect yourself and your employees on thhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/outoftheboxbiz/2014/08/14/central-payment-explains-your-merchant-servicesBusinesshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/outoftheboxbiz/2014/08/14/central-payment-explains-your-merchant-services/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/outoftheboxbiz/2014/08/14/central-payment-explains-your-merchant-servicesThu, 14 Aug 2014 14:30:00 GMTCentral Payment Explains Your Merchant ServicesThis is a show you will NOT want to miss! Merchant Services are one of the most costly expenses for a business yet in the "plastic" day in age you must have it to keep your customers from going to your competitor. If you are frustrated trying to figure out those credit card processing statements, PCI Compliance, Interchange - Retail Tier - MOTO rates, or equipment, this is the show for you! Central Payment is nationally-recognized as a leading provider of transaction processing services and social marketing software, providing support to more than 50,000 small, medium and large businesses across the United States. It annually processes more than 4.5 billion in credit card sales. As one of the fastest growing and most innovative payment processors in the country, the Company provides best in class service based on 24/7 customer care, competitive pricing and technology-based solutions. Employing a combination of a broadly-experienced staff and an entrepreneurial approach to conducting business, the Northern California based company is dedicated to maximizing growth and profit opportunities for its customers. Central Payment utilizes innovative terminal and software technology to provide increasingly important wireless and Internet solutions as part of its cost-effective and seamless approach to payment and transaction processing. Chris Lombardi, Director of Sales for Central Payment, will be joining us from his corporate office to provide our listeners answers to their most common questions regarding their merchant service accounts, and industry standards. Live callers with questions are welcome!       01:02:00Out of the Box Business Forumnocredit card processing,business education,small business,PCI compliance,merchant servicesThis is a show you will NOT want to miss! Merchant Services are one of the most costly expenses for a business yet in the "plastic" day in age you must have ithttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/outoftheboxbiz/2014/08/07/restaurateurs--the-good-bad-of-running-a-restaurantBusinesshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/outoftheboxbiz/2014/08/07/restaurateurs--the-good-bad-of-running-a-restaurant/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/outoftheboxbiz/2014/08/07/restaurateurs--the-good-bad-of-running-a-restaurantThu, 07 Aug 2014 14:30:00 GMTRestaurateurs - The Good & Bad of Running a RestaurantIn this broadcast we have a special guest speaker. Eric Bremer, owner of the Iron Thunder Saloon & Grill, will be joining us to share his experience in the restaurant business. We will be covering the startup process, employee management, food distributors, administration, and marketing. Eric has three locations in North Carolina and has found a successful balance between home and work life. The restaurant businness is his passion and he has been able to successfully market and expand providing his clientele with a unique dining and social experience. Join us to learn what processes have made the Iron Thunder Saloon & Grill such a success! 01:01:00Out of the Box Business ForumnoRestaurants,restaurant owners,business,business success,entrepreneursIn this broadcast we have a special guest speaker. Eric Bremer, owner of the Iron Thunder Saloon & Grill, will be joining us to share his experience in the resthttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/outoftheboxbiz/2014/07/31/protect-your-business--part-1-commercial-securityBusinesshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/outoftheboxbiz/2014/07/31/protect-your-business--part-1-commercial-security/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/outoftheboxbiz/2014/07/31/protect-your-business--part-1-commercial-securityThu, 31 Jul 2014 14:30:00 GMTProtect Your Business - Part 1, Commercial SecurityIs your business protected? Businesses without a security system, according to statistics, are three times more likely to be a target for breakins than businesses that do. 90% of police officers believe that a properly secured business deters theives. A good security plan and system put in place pays for itself. Join us for this two part series sponsored by ASG Security. Formed in 2002, ASG Security has quickly become a leading provider of reliable security for commercial and residential. Our guest Kris Holmes, Security Consultant for ASG Security, has been in this industry for over 7 years assisting residential and small business owners with needs in regards to monitored security systems and surveillance cameras to protect their assets, families and employees. Kris will be providing information regarding how a business is targeted, the costs to a company that suffers a breakin, and the new technology that is available in the industry. He will also be covering how new technology will give you the ability to turn of lights, change the thermostat, and keep that cleaning service honest all through remote access of your security system! He will also be taking questions LIVE from our call in guests. So please join us for an information packed broadcast focused on protecting your business. Grab your pen and paper for this broadcast! You will want to take notes! 01:00:00Out of the Box Business Forumnocommercial,security,small business,business,Security SystemsIs your business protected? Businesses without a security system, according to statistics, are three times more likely to be a target for breakins than businesshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/outoftheboxbiz/2014/07/24/identity-theft--your-business-your-employeesBusinesshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/outoftheboxbiz/2014/07/24/identity-theft--your-business-your-employees/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/outoftheboxbiz/2014/07/24/identity-theft--your-business-your-employeesThu, 24 Jul 2014 14:30:00 GMTIdentity Theft - Your Business, Your employeesWith the onset of high profile breaches in the last few years, identity theft has been a topic of discussion for many americans and business owners accross the United States. J. Craig Anderson, The Arizona Republic, wrote an article in April of 2013 stating: "Credit-card data theft is exploding, increasing 50% from 2005 to 2010, according to the latest figures from the U.S. Department of Justice. Millions of card numbers are for sale. A single number might go for $10 to $50; a no-limit American Express card number for a consumer with good credit can sell for hundreds of dollars, said Monica Hamilton, marketing director at cybersecurity firm McAfee Inc. in Santa Clara, Calif." We will be having two special guest speakers regarding this important topic. Tom McCain, who is an expert in the field, has been helping businesses and idividuals for years regarding how to protect themselves, their business, and their employees from identity theft. Glen Roberts, CEO and Principal Consultant of Charlotte Cybersecurity, will also be joining us. Glen has served as information security manager, IT infrastructure manager, Microsoft trainer, systems engineer, database administrator, and programmer analyst. He has worked with several leading companies in the semiconductory, technology, retail and financial industries, providing IT leadership and technical skills in the design, implementation and support of secure computing environments. Be sure to bookmark this broadcast for valuable information regarding protecting your business, your family, your employees, your life from identity thieves! 01:01:00Out of the Box Business Forumnobusiness,small business,identity theft,security,safetyWith the onset of high profile breaches in the last few years, identity theft has been a topic of discussion for many americans and business owners accross thehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/outoftheboxbiz/2014/07/10/to-franchise-or-not-that-is-the-questionBusinesshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/outoftheboxbiz/2014/07/10/to-franchise-or-not-that-is-the-question/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/outoftheboxbiz/2014/07/10/to-franchise-or-not-that-is-the-questionThu, 10 Jul 2014 14:30:00 GMTTo Franchise or Not? That is the Question.To Franchise or Not?  Do you have a business idea and just don't quite know if you would like to purchase a franchise or do it on your own?  Then join us for an engaging interview with Stephen Halloran and learn how he succesfully created one of the greatest kickboxing gym formats in his area!  Stephen is the owner of FastFit boxing located in Cornelius, NC. He has a wide variety of experience in the corproate world and other businesses he has owned. For this broadcast we will be focusing on his decision not to purchase a franchise and create his own business model.  Stephen will be revealing the challenges, and successes of bringing his business idea to life. He will also be revealing LIVE if he has any plans to franchise his own business model!  Out of the Box Business Forum will also be featuring BRAND NEW MUSIC not heard in the main stream! These artists are just breaking into the industry and we will be featuring them during our shows. These artists are fabulous and I expect they will be well known SOON. Join in on our show and hear them here first!! If you would like to showcase your business or music on our show please feel free to contact us at admin@profitpronc.com for more information.   01:01:00Out of the Box Business Forumnonew music,business success,franchise,business consulting,successTo Franchise or Not?  Do you have a business idea and just don't quite know if you would like to purchase a franchise or do it on your own?  Then join us for anhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/outoftheboxbiz/2014/06/26/an-introduction-to-out-of-the-box-business-forum-1Businesshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/outoftheboxbiz/2014/06/26/an-introduction-to-out-of-the-box-business-forum-1/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/outoftheboxbiz/2014/06/26/an-introduction-to-out-of-the-box-business-forum-1Thu, 26 Jun 2014 20:47:01 GMTAn Introduction to Out of the Box Business ForumNew, exciting, platform for business owners to discuss current operation issues and topics. We will be hosting business owner interviews, caller Q&A, and introducing you to new musical artists in the country! Join us for our next broadcast! 00:03:00Out of the Box Business ForumnoBusiness,small business,business success,success,salesNew, exciting, platform for business owners to discuss current operation issues and topics. We will be hosting business owner interviews, caller Q&A, and introd