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The new normal: Higher bank fees are here to stay
posted by Happy Business Guy @ 11:02 PM
Tuesday, October 18, 2011
In the banking industry. Reports from this week are talking that banks are having a hard time making money the old-fashioned way, by lending money to consumers and businesses. Reason: interest rates are at historic lows. That makes it harder for banks to charge high rates on loans. Banks say the latest round of fees was triggered by a new federal law championed by Senator Dick Durbin. The law caps the amount banks can charge merchants for debit card usage from 44 cents to 24 cents per transaction.
The major banks are finding ways to pass the fees to the consumers. One way is by charging a fee for using your debit card. We all may have to back to the old traditional way, and that is by using cash, and business checks, or personal checks. We will need to be more responsible and keep a better track of using our own money, vs logging onto the internet and see what is left. Simple old fashion ways is still good. Yes you can still make your own cheap business business checks with the right software, printer (with micr toner), and bulk blank checks
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Business Check Security is a must if your using alot of checks
posted by Mr. Peachtree user @ 9:45 PM
Thursday, October 6, 2011
The more you are writing business checks, the more your increasing the chance of fraud by someone else. If you print your own checks from quickbooks bulk blank checks, make sure your using the best security checks that are out there, even if it may cost more. Buying in bulk will save you more money and easy to save in the long run. The security features will prevent any type of fraud activity that could occur.
If your not sure about your business check security features. Turn the check over and look on the back. A few tips to help fraud:
- Avoid leaving large blank spaces in the convenience dollar amount or legal dollar amount lines on the check you write. Avoid leaving large blank spaces on the”PAY TO THE ORDER OF” line.
- Report to your bank if your checks payable to you are stolen.
- Protect your account records and any documents containing personal I.D. information
- Close any unnecessary accounts and destroy any extra checks for closed accounts.
- Inform your bank about the status of your accounts
- Store your unused checks in a secure area.
User laser to imprint the check information and signature, or use a pen that helps prevent check fraud. Another name is called “check washing”.
Gaining more customers with some easy things
posted by Happy Business Guy @ 7:39 PM
Monday, October 3, 2011
Do you want more customers and increase your customer conversions? A few things you can do. Increase your customer service. If your on the phone, have a great personality, and professionalism. Dont make your customers feel like that your in a hurry to get off the phone to get to the next customers. Treat everyone equality. If you have a huge quote and order to do. Help them out, especially if they are new customers. Do the quote, offer the price, set up the account for them, and help them with the check out process. Next time, show them how they can re-order the same thing easier.
By offering your customers more options, great customer service, and a wide variety of payment opinions. Your customers will come back each and every time. Make sure you fulfill the order quickly and exceed their expectations. Do follow up’s with the customers to make sure everything is ok and their product/service is just what you wanted. IF you accept business checks for a payment and they are a re-peat customer. Don’t wait for the check to clear as it has before, and process their order quicker, as you know it will go through. So…little things can make a huge impact on your brand and company.
What is the check spec for versacheck refills
posted by Mr. Peachtree user @ 9:33 PM
Monday, September 19, 2011
Each sheet of the versacheck refills for 1000 (checks on top) has spec sheet:
Each box comes with 250 sheets inside.
Each sheet has one business-size check on the top third of page, with two stubs below,
micro-perforated at 3.5″, 7″ and 10.5″.
micro-perforated at 3.5″, 7″ and 10.5″.
Each check includes VersaCheck security features.
You can use the checks with all VersaCheck software products (except Silver version).
Available in the following colors: Blue, Green, Burgundy, or Tan.
Available in the following styles: Classic, Graduated, Prestige and Premium Design
Compatible with: Quicken, QuickBooks, MS Money, MAS90, MYOB, MY Checkbook, etc.
Versacheck Refills
Dont wait till the last moment to order business checks as it will cost more
posted by Odd Ball @ 9:25 PM
Monday, September 19, 2011
Its always a good idea to save money, and dont wait to the last moment to order checks, then have them to be shipped express. Shipping express will cost you more, especially if the company your ordering from is across the country. When starting a new business, always look for the best deal as possible. Express shipping will cost you more.
Buy more in quantity as it will save you more money for the order. 250 Qty can cost up to $.15 each each, where as 3000 can be $.08 per sheet/check. If you look in the right spot, you can always find a good deal online. Dont forget to order your envelopes along with the checks. Business checks 
come in so many different styles, and colors.
Use business checks for payment instead of your debit card
posted by Odd Ball @ 11:57 AM
Thursday, September 15, 2011
Banks are really starting to make changes to their structure. I know in November, that Suntrust bank will start to charge a fee to use your debit card for personal account. Wells Fargo is testing something new as well starting next month. You’ll be charged a $3 fee per month for using your debit card. Some of the banks are even changing the account type you may have that would include more fees for debit card or account.
Want to save some money. Use more of your Quickbooks business checks to pay for everything you have. It can really start to save you money monthly and yearly with the bank. It will be hard to find an account that is free anymore with the changes that has been made with the bank changes. Best thing you could do is to move your accounts to a credit union. The only negative thing about that is this. You wont be able to get as much services. Those business that need merchant services or onsite check deposit will be just a few items you may not be able to get.
Bad weather coming? Secure your business to save it
posted by admin @ 1:12 PM
Thursday, August 25, 2011
Well its time of the year again. Hurricane season. Is bad weather coming to your area? What kind of back up plan do you have for your business? Make a back up copy of your business insurance, accounting program, and other important business documents that you may have. Back up your documents off site, put it on a CD and place it into the Safety deposit box, or any other means you have. 
With the hurricane season coming, its good to always have a back up plan. Take pictures of your business (inside and out), and when you come back and you see damage, take pictures of that damage as well. It will help speed up the claim process with your insurance company. Have generators ready to use to help clean up things and any other usage you may need. Have a back up plan for your small business by using hand written business checks as a backup if you cant get to your quickbooks business checks. Have that account as an emergency account till you can get the accounting going again. Place the receipts into a box that you can balance the books later on with.
Use a bar code scanner to help keep track of your inventory
posted by Odd Ball @ 10:37 PM
Monday, August 15, 2011
Want to have accurate inventory? When you grab a product for a customer, and if you box it up. Scan the item when it comes into your inventory, and out as well. Using custom bar codes on your inventory will keep your inventory accurate and organized. Just like using your VersaCheck Refills business checks. Each business checks has a check number.
If you do inventory every 6 months, its always good to do a cycle count. A cycle count is a mini inventory on certain items or category. Its very useful on the most popular selling items, to make sure you have enough on hand. You can create your own labels using MS Word, word-pefect, or other programs that are available. You dont have to use the most expensive program to make it work. Using a scanner is really great to use. With your inventory, use it to keep track not only of the item, but Serial Number, and Model Number, in your accounting software.
Having a backup plan for your business is always a must. Keep your business files on a Flash Drive, or back up to a DVD/CD-ROM and keep them in the safety deposit box. Back up the files offsite in case you cant get to the bank. Having a backup plan for your checking account is a great idea as well. What if your small business checking account got compromised by fraud. You can call and have the funds to be changed to a different account and makes it easy with a 2nd merchant account.
Some banks and merchant accounts offer 27/4 support, or M-F only. Keeping up with your accountant information with the last printed quickbooks business checks is a great idea. If your 
the owner, keeping up with the business is a must. Have backup plan for the business in case something happens during/after an emergency.
Want to have your business to succeed easily, cut extra expenses now
posted by Odd Ball @ 11:20 PM
Monday, August 8, 2011
When we have a business, we all want it to succeed. During the time of running your business, we see things that we want to have. Make sure you dont have your needs and wants mixed up. Keep everything you need that is essential to run the business, but anything extra that you dont need. Cut them back or off, and it will save you alot more money.
Use that extra money you saved and place it into your business savings account, or re-invest into the company to make it grow. Cost cutting goes along way. If its been over six moths that you’ve had a merchant review. Call them up and ask for a rate review. Is your business allowing
customers to come in later, but no one is there during those 2 extra hours. Cut the hrs back some, cut the electric bill down and offer savings incentive during the day time, or that special time of the year. Make sure you have your business logo on your rebate checks your sending back to your customers using quickbooks business checks. Little things will make your business grow fast. If you need something for your business. Pay cash, instead of using a credit card or any type of credit.
Hurricane Season is here, make sure you backup your business files and checks
posted by Happy Business Guy @ 10:10 PM
Monday, August 1, 2011
Theirs a tropical storm that has just formed in the Atlantic Ocean. The track is heading for the state of Florida and maybe Georgia. When we have a business, its important that you back up your business files and put it into your bank safety deposit box. What if your business got flooded and needed to get your business files. It would be safe and nothing to worry about.
If your business is flooded but you dont have a backup, you could loose years of business information, and accounting files. Make sure you have a back up for a backup and your business is insured as well. What would you do if your business checks were all wet from flooding, how would you re start where you left off. Check with your bank and see what was the last business
checks that had cleared and re-order business checks again.
Try to save your money a little at a time for a rainy day
posted by admin @ 11:05 PM
Tuesday, July 26, 2011
With all of the economic hard time that we all are going through, we wonder what is going to happen with our money. Social security, interest rates going higher, people going into their savings, 401K and etc…. How are we going to be able to buy basic stuff if prices keep on going up, and to make things worse that our government doesn’t reach the deal to increase the debt limit.
Best thing to do, even during hard times its to put money aside each pay period. Even if its $5, it will add up. This goes for personal and business useage. What if something happens with the economy, or slow times and you need money? What would you do and where would you get extra money from? Best thing is from your savings account. With a business, we all need business checks and if you dont have enough money to buy them, then it can create a rolling echo affect. By having extra money in case something bounced like the quickbooks business checks that you use for payroll, would be covered. Having a little on the side can really help your business
succeed during rainy days.
So many colors you can find for bulk blank business checks
posted by Happy Business Guy @ 10:02 PM
Monday, July 18, 2011
Their are so many bulk blank business checks on top you can find with different styles. You can get them with lines, with out lines, signature line only, or no lines at all. Some styles are available in marble, solid color, lattice, prismatic and others. Accountants love to have variety, as it helps to seperate their customers accounts, or their own.
Having a different color for each accounts, helps to make your account easier and organized. If you have 20 accounts, you dont want to have one color for each. Some do, but its just a preference. If you print your own checks, make sure you take it to the bank and have them to run a test to make sure you have everything correct. Failure to do so, can result in the check being returned. You dont want that to happen to your vendor or customer.