5 Things That Make Checks Less Professional

Checks issued by a business can be as important as any other type of communication for conveying professionalism, quality, and care. Business checks that are of high quality, expertly designed, and delivered on time suggest attention to detail and accuracy, and they are more professional in tone than standard checks that are not unique to the company.

Consider five common things that compromise the professionalism of business checks, as well as ways to rectify them with Checkeeper:

Handwritten checks

Handwritten and hand-signed checks cannot convey the level of professionalism that is gained by custom printing and designing. While simple handwritten checks may be needed when a business is just starting, custom printed checks of high professional quality should be utilized as soon as possible so that the business does not seem amateurish, DIY, or sloppy. Checkeeper offers custom business checks that can be printed right from users’ homes or offices—no specialty supplies needed—while still conveying a custom, professional vibe for very little investment.

Personal checks for business

Separating business funds from personal funds is important for good professional financial management. Business checks convey more quality and care when they are issued from a designated business checking account, which not only enhances their professionalism, but also makes expense tracking, cash flow management, tax preparation, and bank reconciliation much easier and more accurate processes. Personal checks also contain personal information, like business owners’ names and addresses, and they may not hold the pertinent contact information for the business.

Checks with errors

Checks are important financial transaction tools that are used at some point by virtually every business for issuing and accepting payment. Accuracy is vital, and mistakes in writing or recording check transactions will delay their processing and frustrate customers, vendors, and employees. Frequent errors on checks suggest a low level of care and a sloppiness in bookkeeping; online check printing can reduce a lot of the errors common to standard check-issuing as well as those errors specific to the recording of payment data in the registry.

Checks that are late

Don’t frustrate suppliers, customers, or employees with checks that take forever to arrive. Checkeeper's check mailing services reduce the likelihood of delayed checks by offering four priority delivery methods from which users can select to suit the urgency of the payment. Check orders placed before 4pm EST can be out for delivery by the end of the typical business day according to the priority delivery method chosen. Need the checks to arrive quickly? Opt for Next-Day or Second-Day Air, and receive a tracking number to follow their travel and ensure their prompt arrival.

Low-quality check stock

Checkeeper can print viable checks for users on the paper they have available, including plain, blank paper. For an optimally professional appearance, a premium check stock is a good way to communicate care and quality; when coupled with a unique, custom design and color business logo, a premium or high-end check stock can highlight the value the company places on quality and excellence.

Checkeeper grants professionalism to custom business checks

Checks printed (and mailed) by Checkeeper highlight professionalism, quality, and care because Checkeeper:

·      Works with any check stock on the market

·      Formats automatically bank account and routing numbers in the MICR font that bank computers require

·      Offers choices of fonts size and type for optimal customization

·      Enables users to add custom check elements, such as customer ID or invoice number for more efficient record-keeping

·      Prints checks with necessary documentation, such as invoice tables, pay stubs, benefits explanations, and marketing materials

·      Works compatibly with other accounting, payment, and payroll software to issue paychecks or convert unpaid invoices directly into check payments

·      Records and stores all check data in a searchable online registry

·      Offers complete check printing and mailing outsourcing services for optimal professionalism

Checkeeper has helped give thousands of companies a professional upgrade through templates that allow limitless options in check design, uploaded images, backgrounds, and elements. Checkeeper’s priority delivery options are used by companies for professional check printing and mailing of high quality and care.