QuickBooks: Recording Multiple Credit Card Payments by Jennifer Thieme
For cash flow reasons, sometimes clients need to make credit card payments more frequently than once a month. Here are directions to record all aspects of this process. Enter the Charges Enter the credit card charges as you incur them. If you must do this every day, then take the time to do so. ... Under the Banking menu, select Record Credit Card Charges , then select Enter Credit Card Charges . ... This entry records the expense of the credit card charge, and simultaneously records that you owe the credit card company the same amount.

RFID: Blink! by Sally Bacchetta
JP Morgan Chase & Co. will begin issuing contactless "blink" cards to millions of MasterCard and Visa credit cardholders next month. A "blink" card looks like a regular credit card, but is embedded with an RFID chip that allows the bearer to wave the card at an RFID-enabled terminal rather than... If a crafty digital thief does manage to slip in when I'm blinking, they will be plundering my Chase credit card account, not my personal bank account. ... Chase's initial plan is to link "blink" cards only to credit card accounts, not debit or bank cards.

QuickBooks Training: Reconcile the Credit Card Statement by Jennifer A. Thieme
Many QuickBooks users are unaware that QuickBooks allows you to reconcile many types of accounts, including credit card accounts. It's important to reconcile the credit card account each month, as soon as you receive the statement. Here's why: Finding Errors. ... Verify that the Beginning Balance in QuickBooks is the same as the beginning balance on the credit card statement. ... Carefully verify that all amounts in QuickBooks match the credit card statement amounts exactly, and that all entries on the statement are also in QuickBooks.

Point of Sale Systems by Kent Pinkerton
A point of sale system is a type of computer or specialized terminal that is used to instantly record a transaction. This system uses computers and combines it with the necessary software, cash registers, barcode readers, optical scanners, and magnetic strip readers. ... The most important use of this system to a business owner is its ability to allow your business to process credit card payments. ... This type of machine will store information concerning sales, credit card information, as well as keeping track of your inventory.

An Introduction To Time And Attendance Tracking Software by Kevin Stith
Attendance tracking system has greatly advanced through the years. What you started off as using either manual process of writing your time-in has changed to a time card machine that stamps the time of your arrival and departure from work. This technology is also slowly going obsolete as we are... Another use of the card is with the magnetic strip, much like a credit card, wherein the card is swiped over a reader. ... But similar to the time card, there is a tendency for the physical identification card to be used to represent the bearer, even if the bearer of the card is not the owner.

How To Avoid Getting Hooked By Pfishing by Cavyl Stewart
"Pfishing", sometimes spelled "Phishing", is a word that's used to describe a method of identity theft where con men use fake e-mail that looks like it comes from legitimate sources. This e-mail is designed to hoodwink you into giving out personal and financial information. ... Get out one of your old bank or credit card statements and call the number that appears there. ... If it's too late and you already provided any of your personal information, account numbers, or PINs then you should immediately contact your banks and credit card companies to make arrangements with them to protect...

Computer Do's and Don'ts by Phyllis Wasserman
Here are a few helpful pointers for your computer experience. DON'T Store personal information on your computer or PDA. Stored data is always open to hackers. Consider storing passwords on CD's or disks that you keep locked in a box or closet. Shop on-line without being sure of two safety... Always use a different credit card out in the "real world." And to be sure you are not a victim of identity theft, get a copy (every year) of your credit report from all 3 major credit bureaus. ... They ask for your credit card numbers and social security information, phone numbers or even email...

Can An Intruder Get Into Your Laptop Computer And Get Your Credit Card Info Using These Methods? by Steve McArthur
Okay, you've just got your brand spanking new super duper laptop computer home and unpacked. You went ahead and spent the extra money for a few more bells and whistles just in case you might need them. Of course, you don't know what these bells and whistles are used for, but you surmise that... However, over a period of time your laptop computer can start running like honey on a cold winters day. ... So, what do you do? ... Well, the first thing you want to make sure you do is set up a firewall for your Internet connection.

Are Freebies Really Free? by Katherine Quirke
I have noted of late that there are plenty of people out there offering free stuff. But are you really being offered something for nothing or is there a catch? Late last year I started searching for real freebies. You know stuff that you can use. Most of the things I looked for were things that... If there is a free period for you to use the product or service great but beware - don't give out your credit card details 'cause sure as eggs they will debit your card as soon as the free period is over.

The Value Of Document Shredding by Leon Chaddock
Document shredding is a necessary function of business. There are many areas in which you will find the various tools that you need to do this, but we are going to let you in on a secret. That is, you can find some excellent equipment to take care of your document shredding needs right here on... Tossing them is okay if you want someone to pick up that phone and apply for a credit card with your information. ... How many credit card statements have you thrown away? ... A document shredder really can take this problem away from you to say the least!