Now That I Have My Logo What About My Checks?

ASAP Checks, Forms & Supplies
http://www.asapchecks.com
Toll-Free: (888) 85-CHECK

You've just received your new logo and corporate identity kit, and are ready to order business forms. Before you contact your bank, software vendor or printer for new checks, here are a few things to keep in mind:

1. If you are still writing checks by hand, this is a good opportunity to consider switching to computer checks. Printing checks using your accounting software helps keep your books current. It can also be a time-saver, especially if you use window envelopes to eliminate the step of addressing the envelopes.

2. Use your new logo and slogan on your checks to reinforce your corporate image, as described in the guidelines from 1-800-MYLOGO. Ideally, you should print your logo in color; however you may need to print it in black & white as the cost of color printing can be substantial, and few check printers can even do it. Fortunately, your package from
1-800-MYLOGO includes a black and white version of your logo.

3. Check fraud is a serious issue that is spreading quickly because of color copiers, scanners and software available to most people. Even more worrisome is that recent regulation changes have shifted some of the responsibility away from the banks and onto the check issuer. Many check printers have responded by making an ever-growing list of security features available, so compare the various offerings. One of the most recent features is called "toner grip", which makes it difficult for a tamperer to remove laser printer toner from the check paper. A free tip sheet describing procedures and security features is available here.

4. Business and computer checks used to be very expensive, and you would typically have to wait 2-3 weeks for them. Fortunately, there are new check printers that are using technology and the Internet to bring you the same quality or better checks at significant savings and in just a matter of days. It is definitely worth shopping around.

For a full range of business and computer checks and related supplies, visit ASAP Checks, Forms & Supplies at http://www.asapchecks.com. We can be reached by e-mail at info@asapchecks.com and at (888) 85-CHECK.