We Are Open, and Thankful for That.
We don't have much to say about the Coronavirus and its impact on Checkeeper. That's a good thing and we have been lucky. There is a bigger battle going on around the world and that's where we want you to keep your focus and efforts. However we're being asked for confirmation if we are still operating our services and if we are expecting any interruptions. The Checkeeper application and the remote team that supports it will remain functional and available throughout the duration of any quarantines and shelter in place orders. Checkeeper's Print and Mail Services (Fulfillment) remains fully operational and plans to remain operational should "shelter in place" orders be executed in either of our distribution states. Only if the USPS or other mail couriers suspend service would we see an interruption in delivery, however this is unlikely to happen. "The Postal Service delivers much needed medications and Social Security checks, and we are the leading delivery service for online purchases." according to their website. Importantly, the CDC (https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/faq.html), the World Health Organization (https://www.who.int/news-room/q-a-detail/q-a-coronaviruses), as well as the Surgeon General have indicated that there is currently no evidence that COVID-19 is being spread through the mail. Everyone, please stay safe, we are thankful for the loyal clients we have and sympathize with all our fellow small businesses.
How to Identify and Protect Yourself Against Fake Check Scams
...the increasing number of fake check scams aim to target individuals that are already in desperate situations. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has laid out details on the most common scams, how to spot them, and how to report them.
No Checks. Rent is Due. What Do You Do?
...while the new checkless bank has thrown a wrench in the process, it's good to know your alternatives to getting rent in on time.
5 Time-saving Tips for Stressed Parents
Typically, it's not that time is managed poorly, rather, that there just isn't enough of it! With so many things vying for your attention, working parents have to quickly prioritize and use all the tools available to save time and stress.
Mailing a Check without Transportation
Checkeeper's mailing services are a lifeline for those that do not have the ability or resources to run errands to the bank or post office.
A Quick History of Checks
Americans were still writing some 18 billion checks per year as of 2012, according to the Federal Reserve. So, how did this come to be? The evolution of the modern "check" comes with a surprisingly fascinating story.
What is the MICR Line on Checks?
Here is your quick guide to MICR and how to make sure your checks are filled out properly, whether you are using bank-issued checks, a check writing service, or printing them, yourself.
Why is Printer Ink so Expensive?
Though printer ink is and can be, costly, it is an amazing technology that is continuing to progress in quality. Luckily, there are increasing ways to give yourself a break from this expense.
Multi-check API Calls
This will remain undocumented for a short amount of time while we are testing it still. But our check API now supports multiple checks per API call. So a single call to the API can submit up to 50 checks at a time for fulfillment. {code}
Expense Tracking - Important and Surprisingly Simple
Here are a few reasons why tracking expenses is so important, and how you can keep up with your own.