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IRS reminds businesses to report large cash transactions; e-file encouraged

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WASHINGTON — The Internal Revenue Service today reminds businesses of their responsibility to file Form 8300, Report...
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Understanding how to report large cash transactions

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Although many cash transcations are legitimate, the government can often trace illegal activities through payments reported...
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Republic Metals Corporation

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Recently, pawnbrokers have mentioned bankruptcy, and in particular the Republic Metals bankruptcy proceeding that commenced on November...
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Follow-Up for NPA Pawnbroker and Vendor Members Who Have Been Customers of Republic Metals Corporation or its Affiliates

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November 12, 2018Last week the NPA Government Relations Committee issued an alert about a Chapter 11 Bankruptcy reorganization filing by...
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Federal Bills File; Background Checks on Firearms Transfers

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Two bills were filed in the House of Representatives on March 1, 2021. H.R. 8 was introduced by Rep. Mike …...
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New Mexico proposed 36% APR legislation does NOT include pawn

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Reports from some trade associations that represent non-depository lenders, not pawn industry related, discuss bills filed in New Mexico...
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HOW TO UPDATE YOU PROFILE ON PAWNFINDERS.COM

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When a customer searches Pawnfinders.com for a pawn shop in their area, how does your profile appear?  Do you have your …...
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THE CUSTOMER EXPERIENCE BEGINS WITH EMPATHY

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“Empathy fuels connection, sympathy drives disconnection.  Rarely does an empathic response begin with ‘at least’.” ...
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WHAT DO I GET FOR ‘LIKING’ YOU ON FACEBOOK?

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by Mark Campanale, Digital Marketing Manager The sign says, ‘Like Us On Facebook!’ Ok.  Done.  Now what? I know that when …...
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YUP, YOU SCREWED UP. NOW LET’S FIX IT.

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by Mark Campanale, Digital Marketing Manager Accidents, mistakes, and bad experiences happen; and ‘happen’ is a great word, as it...
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OCC’s Proposed Rule on Fair Access to Financial Services

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We would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone who took the time to submit a post in support …...
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