What about it? Well, it just so happens that while your army ranger of a son or daughter’s serving the country, that same hopeful of yours actually can qualify quite easily for a grant going toward education: the Pell Grant. And getting qualified for the Pell Grant’s quite easy — if you know where to look […]

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As seen here, the expectation is people may be wary about the whole credit card switch thing from magnetized strip to tiny computer chip (especially with credit card fraud always being a problem) despite these three reasons why we shouldn’t be scared. We’re protective over our plastic! However, fear not: this isn’t a change that’s […]

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Forget the fact that the transition’s happening right now as we speak. Forget the fact that even consumers are a bit wary despite the fact that there are these reasons why people shouldn’t worry. The new credit card chip technology, EMV, is coming. It most definitely will stick. It will stay. And while it’s going to be a long transition (imagine how many stores in the entire nation will have to be fitted with these new credit card reading machines), and card companies will be slowly rolling out these new bad boys, the fact of the matter is this — businesses are straggling to catch up.

That May Not Necessarily Be a Bad Thing, However….

It just so happens, though, that the new cards (for those who don’t have them) will be functional both ways, just to ensure that there are no problems. That means your magnetic stripe credit card might already have a microchip installed already. However…. Businesses need to get ahead right now given the fact that Visa and MasterCard have officially renounced any accountability for credit card fraud.

What does that mean? That means you, the business, will be solely responsible for compensating a customer who’s suffered from ID theft. Not something you want to deal with.

The Fact Is Credit Card Chip Technology Is the Wave of the Future

Only a quarter of merchants in the country have the readers built-in and operational to run the new computer chip credit cards. The technology’s safer. It’s been proven in other countries; sadly, the U.S. is the last to convert.

As a support and due diligence to your customers, we make it a point to invest in the technology and get yourselves ready for the transition before you lose out on more of your resources due to credit card fraud and such. It’s still a big game-changer as far as white-collar crime is concerned. So don’t hesitate. This is the name of the game for business these days.

You Need Help Managing the Finances of Your Business?

Cloud Based Bookkeeping can do it. We’re consultants. We have access to the resources you need to protect your funds, your sensitive information, your taxes. Everything. Even when it involves this new credit card chip technology. Visit our Google+ page as well and then sign up today!

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Just How Long Will We Have to Wait Before Getting Those New Computer Chip Credit Cards?

#ITPN  has the know on this one. We're sure you've heard about the announced transition. Long gone will the magnetic strips be on those credit cards, replaced by that familiar shiny 'square' on the card. What is that 'square'?

That's the computer chip. And it's designed to read the transaction very much like how the magnetic strip does, only safer and easier.

Here's the thing, though: it's going to take a bit of a while before we can see those cards in our hands and start using them. Only 40% of cardholders at this moment most likely carry credit cards with the computer chips. The other 60% still have to sit around and wait for at least several months.

That, of course, isn't much of a bother. After all, your plastic still works. So why stress?

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Businesses have to be keen on this new development in the financial stratosphere when you’re thinking about it, for plenty of reasons. Aside from the fact that the transition to credit card chip technology will incorporate a nationwide spread of new card-reading machines (more investment for businesses, unfortunately), there’s one other subject companies everywhere would love to learn more about: identity theft.

Will This New Credit Card Chip Technology Protect More?

Good question. This doesn’t just revolve around the consumer, but the business. Ever lend your business credit card to the intern? Not a smart move…. You can imagine just how important it is to ensure that credit card fraud never steps foot into your business, and the concept of someone stealing somebody’s information — either customer, client, or business — is earth-shattering at best.

However, the computer chip raises a beautiful question. Hackers don’t care. A chip can be hacked into. But everyone’s saying that this new credit card chip technology’s going to change the landscape as far as credit card fraud and ID theft is concerned (it’s already happening a ton overseas where EMV’s been changing the way people spend money).

Here’s why credit card chip technology will make things better — the main problem with the magnetic strip credit card is the fact that the strip holds all the data and it never changes. That means if anyone ever gets a hold of your one little strip (they don’t even need to steal the card) and copies it (that’s really all they need to do), you can go about your life still having your card (no one stole it!) while some ID thief runs around with a copycat card, spending all your money.

That magnetic strip is a prime target for ID theft.

What the computer chip-enabled card does, however, is allow the user to swipe it, have the machine read it; and the chip itself develops a unique ‘transaction code’ that can never be used again. It, therefore, means, you can buy 15 separate candy bars, the card will read it 15 separate times, and each time will be virtually unique from every other time.

Not one thief would be able to steal your information. Each transaction is encoded through the chip and never gets stored anywhere. It’s processed and then dies a lovely death in cyberspace, basically. Therefore, your information can’t ever be pulled from the card.

Of Course, These ID Thieves Are Resourceful!

The hope is the new credit card chip technology will change the way credit card fraud happens. As in never. But the problem with ID theft is there’s always a way. It’s like that bad penny always turning up. The good news is that this new development will certainly make it easier for Ultimate Identity Protection and other partners to do what they do best. Protect your identity.

Visit our Google+ page. Sign up today! And be on the lookout for your new computer chip-enabled credit card.

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As seen here, the expectation is people may be wary about the whole credit card switch thing from magnetized strip to tiny computer chip (especially with credit card fraud always being a problem) despite these three reasons why we shouldn’t be scared. We’re protective over our plastic! However, fear not: this isn’t a change that’s going to happen overnight, even though the two major credit card companies, Visa and MasterCard, recently announced back in October that all consumers will be receiving new cards with credit card chip technology enhancements.

The Big Issue Is Functionality, Really: Not That Credit Card Chip Technology’s Unreliable!

In fact, many foreign countries utilize the EMV standard over the magnetic strip with astounding protective results. ID theft and credit card fraud become extinct dinosaurs in this ever-evolving landscape of finance and technology, but would you like to know specifically why this transition from magnetic strip to credit card chip technology is going to take a long time? Click here.

Additionally, it’s not like we and credit card companies will be the only ones facing the change. Retailers will face it, too. Think about all those grocery lines needing new installments of those specialized credit card readers. You’ve imagined the clerk hopelessly throwing away that manual card swiper all those generations ago. We’re at it again, people. Those automatic card swiping machines will also go extinct.

But the change will have to be gradual once you see the gravity of how much businesses all over the nation will have to transition and accommodate the new credit card chip technology. Want to know how many merchants out there are ready for the change (and when everyone will be completely operational)? Find out right here.

Needless to Say, It’s a Tricky Situation

But the good news is you don’t have to stress right now. In fact, you might not even notice the transition as its happening. We don’t want the consumer base to be stressed! No one does. We’re not in charge of it, of course, but the fact remains — if financial establishments are starting to make it difficult for our customers wanting to simply file their taxes, or plan their budgets, we’re not happy.

So it’s our duty to inform you ahead of time. It’s our pleasure. Sign up today and let’s get to work on your finances right now before more dinosaurs go extinct.

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Look, we at #CBB  get it. You want success. For you, so do we. But don't be in a rush. Play it smart. Focus on the day. Not necessarily the goal. Do your daily job well, and the goal will be reached all on its own.

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Before you ever even think of starting a #business, take it from #CBB: you need to know exactly what TYPE of business to start. Read up on this and figure out which business structure might be right for you.

And, yes, Cloud Based Bookkeeping EVEN helps with that aspect of business development.

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Nothing ‘Micro’ About #Crowdfunding #MicroVentures

Just how big is the #business  #startup crowdfunding for this 'little' platform? Pretty big. MicroVentures back in 2009 became one of those business crowdfunding companies famous for launching capital funds from both accredited and nonaccredited investors for one OTHER little startup of a business beast — you guessed it, FACEBOOK.

It certainly helps that MicroVentures happens to focus on businesses in the software, mobile, media, entertainment, social, gaming and green-tech industries, so Facebook definitely had fit right in. And the budget to raise can be anywhere between the $150K to $1MM range. Not too bad.

What does this tell you? If you're thinking about starting up a new business and need some venture capital to get it off the ground running, MicroVentures might be a great possibility for you!

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Get the #Crowdfunding Backing You Need With #Peerbackers

#Business   #startups  see stars today with finances. Why? All because of platforms like Peerbackers with the primary focus being the entrepreneurial landscape and innovation for business. But it's not just funding they provide:

Peerbackers even provides consultation services, marketing and media production to help promote your business to investors looking to fork over their money for a successful venture. Think about it — a lot of gurus out there are looking for businesses that will skyrocket — a 'small' investment would be enough to make a ton of money for them, and a living for you!

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