America's New Entrepreneur--Pod Giving

 

A Division of Gardner Bank

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At SmallBusinessBank.com, a division of Gardner Bank, we serve micro business customers in the wide range of their business' life-cycles, from pre-start up, to mature business company. Regardless of what stage of success you have taken your micro business to, you can count on us to share your story. This weeks story is POD GIVING.

 

For today's churchgoer, here's a situation we all know too well. You're sitting at your church service, pastor preaching, band rocking out to the newest Hillsong release, and the offering basket comes around. You don't reach for the cash you never carry and you can't pull out your checkbook because you stopped writing checks a long time ago, but you want to help your church's ministries. You want to give, but you want to do it with a card, and you want it to be easy. Let's be honest, if there was an easier way, you'd be giving way more back to your church during the service than you're giving now.

 

If the future of the church is the folks who want to help their churches, why isn't there a more convenient way to give during the offering?

 

Payment habit statistics tell us that paying by card dominates the way people pay for things. Doubt that? Google it. Or maybe Ask Jeeves,  if you're one of the those who thinks you are the only one not still carrying a checkbook. That's why we created POD, the fastest, simplest way to give with your card to the church and ministries you care deeply about during your church service. Here's how POD works:

• the POD device is passed around like your traditional offering basket
• when you get it, you'll see it's four-sided, and each side is a predefined amount to give
• swipe whatever side you want to give and the POD will blink saying you're good to go

Think about this real quick. POD's "swipe and pass" basket is just as fast and simple as the traditional "drop and pass" basket. Everyone carries a card and almost nobody carries cash. Why wouldn't your church try it out? Speaking on behalf of most of us who carry cards, but not cash or checkbooks, we want a convenient way to give back to our church during the service, and we want it to be easy. And that's the reason POD was born.

At SBB, we're thrilled to have a business like Pod Giving as our customer! Visit their website at: http://www.podgiving.com.

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The Microbusiness Difference--The Ripple Effect!

 

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Microbusiness companies and their business operations can have a "ripple" effect on job creation. One is by an "induced" effect from  hiring a new employee. The other is an indirect effect on the larger employment picture when the microbusiness is buying goods and services in the normal course of doing business.

This would be the case for example, when a microbusiness will purchase a computer for it's own business operations. The direct and indirect effects serve to ripple economic activity by the direct impact of hiring an employee, and indirectly when the decision to purchase a computer results in the hiring or retention of employees at those companies in the economic link by that 1 purchase.

 

The ripple continues in the example above, when the computer that was bought by a microbusiness is used to purchase additional goods and services due to increased efficiencies.

Thus, in addition to the 26 million jobs contributed directly in 2011 by microbusinesses, microbusinesses also added 1.9 million indirect jobs and 13.4 million induced jobs.

This gives a combined total of 41.2 million jobs, which amount to 31 percent of all private sector employment.

(The above from the Association For Enterprise Opportunity--The voice of Microbusiness).

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America's New Entrepreneur--P&K Graphics

A Division of Gardner Bank

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P&K Graphics is your one-stop shop for Recognition, Personalization and Identification products. We offer a wide variety of product choices whether you are recognizing an achievement, personalizing a gift or identifying your personnel. But we are also so much more!

We also offer a full line of promotional items ranging from premium, high-end brand name items or economical giveaways.

Feel free to take a look at our full online store at: http://www.pandkgraphicsonline.com  . If there is something you’re looking for do not hesitate to give us a call or drop us an email via: pandkgraphics1@cfl.rr.com .  We have access thousands of great products ready to customize just for you!

The desire for validation is one of the deepest human needs. Everyone wants to know they are a valued member of an organization, have done an outstanding job or have achieved a certain degree of success in sports, academics, business, or any field of endeavor. Recognition fills the recipient's heart with pride, appreciation and acceptance, and the presenter's soul with gratification.

We have a very wide variety awards to choose from.  Plaques to trophies, medals to ribbons and so much more.  Check out our online store to see our full line of recognition products.

 

If you’re looking for the perfect gift for someone special (or yourself!), look no further.  Personalized gifts are the perfect way to celebrate special occasions, create new memories and to make your stuff personal and unique. P&K Graphics offers personalized items for every occasion and need. We have a wide selection of items, most of which can be ordered online and conveniently sent to you

 

The integrity and security of your badges and insignia are paramount. You need piece of mind that your insignia provider not only creates a quality product, but takes security and credentials very seriously. We have a large array of products and manufacturers to choose from.  You can even design your agency's badges online for a quote. Give us a call to discuss your agency's needs. The quality of our badges and uniform insignia cannot be matched.

I have to say that opening an account with Small Business Bank was the easiest thing I’ve ever done.  The staff at Small Business Bank are kind, patient and great communicators. I’m really glad I opened my account with Small Business Bank the best decision I’ve ever made.. Thank you Small Business Bank ….Palma Rasmussen, P & K Graphics Owner

At SBB, we're thrilled to have a business like P&K Graphics as our customer! Visit her website at: http://www.pandkgraphicsonline.com/

Learn how YOUR business can be featured on our blog and promoted for FREE via our social media platforms/website by calling John at 1-855-856-0233, Ext. 114 today!

For more information about our simple and value-based micro business banking products/services visit www.smallbusinessbank.com.

Listed as one of the Top 10 Free Checking Accounts by GoBankingRates.com.