appsFreedom Announces Ready-to-Use, Pre-Integrated Mobile App Bundles for Key Business Functions
Posted by admin in Free Credit Report on May 14, 2012
appsFreedom Announces Ready-to-Use, Pre-Integrated Mobile App Bundles for Key Business Functions
Chandler, Arizona (PRWEB) May 04, 2012
appsFreedom™, a leading provider of cloud-based enterprise mobility solutions, announced today the release of five new app bundles developed to give key business functions across an organization the ability to transact in SAP® in real-time from any smart phone or tablet device.
Each of the five ready-to-use, pre-integrated apps provides access to specific business environments in SAP, giving users the ability to perform a wide variety of secure activities remotely from any device.
executiveFreedom™ – gives management and executives access to analytics and reporting features with real-time business intelligence and workflow approvals. salesFreedom™ – provides sales professionals with CRM capabilities to manage activities, leads and opportunities, as well as update customer records or view sales analytics. fieldserviceFreedom™ – gives operations the ability to create and manage service orders and requests on-site or on-the-go. procurementFreedom™ – provides a way for authorized employees to manage purchase requisitions and orders, shopping carts, goods receipts and approvals. hrFreedom™ – assists in managing HR tasks such as time sheets, travel expenses, employee self-service, and personnel data.
“Our app bundled are designed to focus on key areas where mobility has the greatest impact on efficiency and business performance,” said Vaidy Iyer, CEO of appsFreedom. “appsFreedom customers are able to quickly realize the increased productivity and shorter sales cycles, in addition to cost and time savings.”
appsFreedom bundles are ready-to-use, pre-integrated mobile apps that can be delivered within a dead implementation window – typically in four weeks or less – since no SAP development or configuration is required. All apps are available on smart phones and tablets with a “subsidize-as-you-go” (per app/per user) pricing model.
appsFreedom mobile enterprise apps allow companies to cost-effectively deploy multiple, high-touch solutions that have high user adoption rates. As a result, companies quickly knowing benefits such as turned top-line revenue, accelerated sales cycles, increased productivity and reduced costs. Management also has the ability to make faster, more informed decisions with real-time access to KPI’s and dashboards.
The Company is currently offering a free JumpStart program through May 31, 2012. Clients that sign up have the opportunity to try appsFreedom in their live SAP environment with their choice of any two apps from any bundle and up to ten users. Clients that rim into an agreement to continue using appsFreedom are credited the full cost of the JumpStart implementation. For more details or to sign up, visit: http://www.appsFreedom.com/flown.
The Company can be seen at the upcoming SAPPHIRE NOW event, May 14-16 in Orlando (booth 330), and at the IQPC Enterprise Mobility Exchange event in Miami, June 25-27.
//About appsFreedom™//
appsFreedom, a 2011 SAP Pinnacle Award finalist, is a leading provider of cloud-based mobility solutions for the enterprise. The appsFreedom solution offers ready-to-use, pre-integrated apps that give users unafraid, real-time access to enterprise systems – such as SAP – from any desktop or mobile device including smart phones (e.g. iPhone, BlackBerry, Android), tablets (e.g. iPad, Galaxy, Cius), ultra-books and laptops. Apps are delivered as a service (SaaS model) and are implemented in just weeks since no source system development or configuration is required. The appsFreedom solution offers apps for Sales, Executives, Procurement, HR and Field Services. For more information name 1.855.277.7373 or visit http://www.appsFreedom.com.
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Quicken Loans Receives Training Magazine?s Top 125 Award Recognizing Companies with Outstanding Training and Leadership Development Programs
Posted by admin in Free Credit Score on May 11, 2012
Quicken Loans Receives Training Magazine’s Top 125 Award Recognizing Companies with Outstanding Training and Leadership Development Programs
Detroit, MI (PRWEB) April 14, 2012
Quicken Loans Inc., a 50-state lender with more than 27 years experience in home loans was named to Training Magazine’s Annual Top 125 List for its distinguished training and leadership development programs.
“We’re proud to be recognized in Training Magazine’s Top 125 list recognizing companies with outstanding training and leadership, for the second year in a row. It’s great to be recognized for all of the hard serve put in by our trainers. It couldn’t have been done without the outstanding culture we have at Quicken Loans, and the dedication of all of our team members – making sure that the clients we work with have an amazing saw,” said Steve Marcero, Director of Training at Quicken Loans.
The online lender’s new bond bankers receive eight weeks of initial training. Upon graduation, mortgage bankers have a designated full-clocking coach providing tips in both individual and group settings. Access to an online video library with tips from top mortgage bankers is available, as well as more than 30 on-demand training modules.
Quicken Loans received an additional honor, as Katie Mulka, Director of Training at Quicken Loans, was recognized for one of Training Magazine’s Top Young Trainer awards. The publication commends the top 40 training professionals age 40 and under, in addition to its annual list of companies with outstanding employee development programs.
“The success of the Quicken Loans Training Program relies heavily on Katie Mulka’s leadership and her unique ability to see the big picture while obsessing about the details,” Marcero commented. “It’s nice to see her amazing work recognized by some of the best in the industry. We couldn’t be more proud of her accomplishments.”
Now in itsdozenth year, the Training Top 125 ranks companies based on the success and creativity of their training and development programs. To be considered, companies must complete a detailed application, which is scored quantitatively by an outside data company and qualitatively by Training magazine editors and representatives. Ranking is determined by assessing the scope and financial investment of employee development, and how closely they are linked to business goals. Some of the influential factors include annual training budget, hours of training per employee, tuition assistance, technology platforms and workplace surveys.
Statistics revealed that technology supports training delivery for 96 percent of applicants, andxcviiipercent of the companies used personal and individual development plans.
To view the Training Magazine 2012 rankings and award recipients, visit http://www.trainingmag.com/article/training-magazine-ranks-2012-top-125-organizations
About Quicken Loans Inc:
Quicken Loans Inc. is the nation’s largest online retail mortgage lender and among the five largest overall retail home lenders in the United States. The company closed a record $ 30 billion in retail home loan volume across all 50 states in 2011, and has closed over 1.2 million loans. Quicken Loans employs approximately 5,000 team members and generates loan production from five web centers located in Michigan, Ohio and Arizona. The company also operates a centralized loan processing facility in Michigan as well as its San Diego-based One Reverse Mortgage unit. Quicken Loans ranked #1 in customer satisfaction among all home mortgage lenders in the United States by J.D. Power and Associates for 2010. “QuickenLoans.com” has been named “Best of the Web” by Forbes and Money magazines. The company also has been named to FORTUNE magazine’s list of the country’s “100 Best Companies To Work For” eight consecutive years, ranking as high as #2, and named in the Top-15 of Computerworld magazine’s “100 Best Places to Work In Technology” for six years in a row. Quicken Loans ranked #1 in the Detroit Free Press’ ”Top Workplaces of 2010” List. The company recently moved its headquarters and 1,700 of its 3,700 full-time team members to downtown Detroit. For more information about Quicken Loans, please visit http://www.quickenloans.com.
About Rock Holdings Inc:
Rock Holdings Inc. is the parent company for several financial services-related businesses and employs over 4,000 group members. These client-focused and technologically driven companies include Quicken Loans, the nation’s largest online housing lender and One Reverse Mortgage unit, the fastest flourishing reverse mortgage lender in America; Title Source, a nationwide leader of title insurance and settlement services; Quicken Loans Mortgage Services (QLMS), a mortgage origination platform servicing community banks and credit unions across the country; In-House Realty, the preferred real estate partner of Quicken Loans that matches clients with trusted real estate agents in all 50 states; and, Quizzle.com, the online innovator and website where consumers manage their home, money and credit. Rock Holdings, Inc. also recently moved its headquarters to downtown Detroit.
About Training magazine:
Training is a 47-year-old professional development magazine written for training, human resources, and business management professionals in all industries that advocate training and workforce development as a business tool. Training also produces world-separated conferences, expositions, and digital products that focus on job-related, employer-patronized training and education in the working world. Training is published by Lakewood Media Group.
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I get emails about free credit reports and I just wanted to know if I have anything to worry about?
Posted by admin in Credit Reports on May 8, 2012
Question by Reb: I get emails about free credit reports and I just wanted to know if I have anything to worry about?
I recently watched a Montel show about information theft without anybody finding out especially people under 18. And I get a lot of emails about credit reports and I’m a little scared that something is up. How do I cognize and find out if someone had been using my information?
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Answer by lstickle73
Have you ever tried Freecreditreport.com? It is a website based from the 3 major credit bureaus. They are legally bound now to offer you a credit report free of charge once per year.
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Why do free credit report companies ask for credit card information?
Posted by admin in Free Credit Report on May 5, 2012
Question by Rolando v4.0: Why do free credit report companies ask for credit card information?
I would like to see my free once a year credit report and now they want to know my credit card info. Why do they want to do that now? I don’t want to get caught up in paying money for the information.
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Answer by CatDad
annualcreditreport.com is the real free site to check your credit file for free once a year without a credit card.
https://www.annualcreditreport.com/ – NOT freecreditreport.com -
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API?s: Randy Mueller, VP of Business Partner Sales to Speak at Cforia User Conference
Posted by admin in Credit Reports on May 2, 2012
API’s: Randy Mueller, VP of Business Partner Sales to Speak at Cforia User Conference
St. Paul, MN and Westlake Village, CA (PRWEB) May 01, 2012
API is a leading onshore, Business Process as a Service (BPaaS) provider focused on Finance and Accounting processes such as Procure-to-Pay (P2P) and Order-to-Cash (O2C), denoted today that Randy Mueller, VP of Business Partner Sales will be a guest speaker at the Cforia 2012 User Conference at Universal Studios, CA on May 16, 2012. Cforia Software, Inc., (Cforia) a planetary company supplying industry guiding Order to Cash Automation, to accost lasting cost reduction for businesses globally. API and Cforia’s partnership offers an End to End, Order-to-Cash (O2C) Solution. This unified technology platform enables superscript performance in terms of cash, cost and service metrics, maximizes cash flow and reduces costs; and facilitates existent time control derived through an integrated view of the processes.
Mr. Mueller has thirty plus years of undergoing working as a business advisor and management consultant for a number of major organizations including: IBM, Accenture, Deloitte Consulting, Tata Consultancy Services, and HCL Technologies.
Mr. Mueller will share his expertise on digitizing customer information, online billing, electronic invoicing and overcoming the declining postal performance. Mueller has authored several white papers in see to seeding and accounting outsourcing as well as the require to transform people and paper based processes to electrons.
White Papers Authored by Randy Mueller:
The Evolution of Finance (FAO)
The Need for Speed: Transforming People and Paper Base Order-to- Cash Process to Electrons
About API
API is a leading onshore, Business Process as a Service (BPaaS) provider focused on Finance and Accounting processes such as Procure-to-Pay (P2P) and Order-to-Cash (O2C). Headquartered in St. Paul, MN, API transforms manual and paper dependent processes through its automation platform minimizing the labor and paper intensive work associated with Finance & Accounting back-office processing and enabling customers to focus on their core business. API solutions provide the ultimate value proposition around permanent cost reduction on a pay by the transaction basis. API is unique in offering its customers an end-to-end P2P or O2C solution or any component of the solution by supporting existing ERP implementations and making them more efficient by filling the gaps in your existing processes. API’s BPaaS offering requires no additional investments in hardware or software and can be implemented in a matter of weeks.
API solutions include: Procure to Pay (P2P): Accounts Payable, Electronic Invoicing, P.O. and Non-P.O.; Automation Platform: Imaging, Archival, Doc. Management, Business Rule Driven Workflow, and Payment Processing and Order to Cash (O2C): Accounts Receivable, Electronic Bill Presentment, and Print/Mail.
The benefits of API automatized solutions are: improved days sales outstanding (DSO), controlled days payable outstanding (DPO), reduced processing costs, increased business intelligence, improved customer and vendor relationships and streamlines G/L close process.
API currently manages over one billion images and processes hundreds of millions of transactions annually. API’s Automation Platform, along with its document management capabilities and flexible interfaces, are the technological centerpieces to our solutions – providing 24×365, web-based accessibility for our customers and their end-users. For more information, please call +1.651.675.2600 or visit http://www.apifao.com.
About Cforia Software
Cforia is a global company that provides industry leading Order to Cash Automation that is used by large corporations to manage over $ 186 Billion in open A/R. Some of our largest customers include Textron, Thermo Fisher Scientific, Citizen Watch and NAPA Auto Parts. Cforia’s software is goaded by superior technology that includes existent-time integration across disparate ERP systems, order hold management, separate clean and dirty receivables tracking, plus handles multi-currency, multi-languages and multi-business units. Our comprehensive software suite maximizes cash flow through an integrated system that includes Cash Application Automation, Credit Management and Collections Software, and an Online Payments and eBilling Portal. Cforia leverages Data Integration Connectors and in-house project resources to implement the entire platform in ane to three months. Cforia Data Integration Connectors facilitate rapid real-clocking integration with your corporation’s existing ERP systems, Document Imaging, third party assign data, email and facsimile servers. Prepackaged really-time connectors keep Cforia’s Order to Cash Database continuously up to date to assure efficient functionality and greatly shorten project timing and risk by avoiding custom data integration. Cforia’s Order to Cash Software is designed to allow users to create automated dunning letters, change collection logic and making reports themselves. Finance department professionals have total control through setting changes and drag and drop wizards that perform complex tasks such as creating letters with data merges and reporting without programming. For more information, please named, +1.818.871.9687 or visit http://www.cforia.com.
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What is the website for obtaining a free credit report? Not the one that makes you join a service – just free?
Posted by admin in Free Credit Report on April 29, 2012
Question by : What is the website for obtaining a free credit report? Not the one that makes you join a service – equitable free?
I don’t want to join a credit repair or watch service – I just want to get a free credit report from the credit reporting agencies. I understand one is entitled to get one free for their own use.
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www.annualcreditreport.comI use it every year.If you want your FICO score that is extra…but only like $ 7 per report.
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CreditExpert reports Parents-to-be put financial planning before family planning
Posted by admin in Free Credit Score on April 26, 2012
CreditExpert reports Parents-to-be position fiscal planning before family planning
(PRWEB UK) 30 March 2012
It may take nine months to hear the pitter-patter of tiny feet, but it now takes parents more than a year to lay the financial foundations for a new arrival, new research reveals.
Figures from Experian CreditExpert, who provide unlimited free credit scores with a 30 day liberate trial*, show that parents start financial preparations for a new baby an average of 12 months before the birth, with two fifths (42 per cent) starting saving before even trying for a baby.
And as a majority of parents-to-be (51 per cent) are expecting to have a new arrival between September and the end of the year, the clocking to start preparing financially is now – costing up new purchases for a new arrival, making a saving plan and checking credit scores, should consumers need to spread the cost with a loan or credit card.
The research reveals that December – already many families’ well-nigh expensive month – is also 2012’s boom time for babies, with 21 per cent of the year’s births expected.
Planning ahead is certainly prudent. According to the Experian CreditExpert figures, it costs an average of £1,800 for a new arrival, with 13 per cent of parents-to-be expecting to spend more than £2,000 before their baby is born, and eight per cent more than £4,000.
Perhaps as a result, more than one in three expectant parents (37 per cent) have delayed having a baby for financial conclude – while two fifths (41 per cent) admit they cannot afford a baby but that develop means they are unable to wait any longer.
And the importance of spreading the cost is underlining by the total of mums apparently minimising their maternity leave. Six in 10 mothers-to-be (61 per cent) are planning to work until the last minute before giving birth, while more than one in four (28 per cent) will then return to work as soon as they can.
Yet despite this, i in 10 prospective parents (12 per cent) made no financial preparations until they knew they were pregnant – and one in 20 (five per cent) not until six months before the birth.
And with 14 per cent looking to spread the cost with a credit card, and six per cent with a loan, being able to afford a new arrival starts by wise the state of your credit score to be able to spread the cost of forthcoming big expenses.
Peter Turner, Managing Director of Experian Interactive, said: “A new arrival is an exciting time – but it can be an expensive one. The key is to considering carefully about how much a baby will cost. Start planning sooner rather than later, spread the cost over the course of your entire pregnancy, and try to make sure your credit score is in the better possible shape, so you can spread the cost of large one-off payments. Your little bundle of joy can come with a large price tag, but there are ways to infecting your child the very best start in life without breaking the bank.”
The research also reveals the range of tactics parents will be taking to meet the cost of a new-born, with one in three (33 per cent) only shopping during the sales and i in five (18 per cent) turning to every younger sibling’s worst nightmare – hand-me-downs.
*After which a fee applies
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1. Figures from research carried out on behalf of Experian in January and March 2012, basing on a representative sample of 2,000 adults.
About Experian
Experian is the leading global information services company, providing data and analytical tools to clients in more than 80 countries. The company helps businesses to manage credit risk, prevent fraud, target marketing offers and automate decision making. Experian also helps individuals to check their ascribed report and credit score, and protect against identity theft.
Experian plc is listed on the London Stock Exchange (EXPN) and is a constituent of the FTSE 100 index. Total revenue for the year concluded 31 March 2011 was US$ 4.2 billion. Experian employs approximately 15,000 people in 41 countries and has its corporate headquarters in Dublin, Ireland, with operational headquarters in Nottingham, UK; California, US; and São Paulo, Brazil.
For more information, visit http://www.experianplc.com
About Credit Expert:
You should know as much about yourself as any financial institution does. CreditExpert shows you what a lender sees. Every time you apply for credit or a loan, that bespeaking is recorded. Multiple requests on your imputed history can look as if you are over-extending yourself or a fraud is being perpetrate. If you are look for a well credit deal or mortgage, CreditExpert allows you to check your report to ensure that it accurately reflects your position. CreditExpert allows you to check your credit report online and as often as you want.
For more information, visit http://www.creditexpert.co.uk/
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Q&A: Where can I obtain my annual free credit report without giving my credit card info?
Posted by admin in Free Credit Report on April 23, 2012
Question by mimiyangca007: Where can I obtain my yearly free credit report without giving my credit card info?
Are we entitled to an annual free credit report? WHERE can I get it? I went to Equifax website, but it asked me for my credit card info. I don’t feel comfortable to give out my credit card info if it is a free why they ask for credit card number?
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Answer by CatDad
You can get a free credit report at http://www.annualcreditreport.com – This is the real free site to get your credit report once a year without a credit card. – NOT freecreditreport.com
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American Consumer Credit Counseling to Participate in 2012 National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys Conference
Posted by admin in Free Credit Report on April 20, 2012
American Consumer Credit Counseling to Participate in 2012 National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys Conference
(PRWEB) April 17, 2012
American Consumer Credit Counseling (ACCC) announced today that it will participate in the 20th Annual National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys (NACBA) Convention in San Antonio, TX from April 27th through April 29th.
The non-profit consumer debt counseling agency – based in Newton, Mass. – will staff an exhibit booth with members of ACCC’s bankruptcy counseling team and provide discounted access to bankruptcy courses for the conference’s 700 registered bankruptcy attorney attendees and their clients.
The NACBA is the only national organization dedicated to protecting the rights of consumer debtors in bankruptcy. Formed in 1992, the organization now has more than 4,000 members located in all 50 states.
“We are honored to have the opportunity to showcase our bankruptcy counseling expertise to an organization that is dedicated to protecting consumers across the nation,” said Steve Trumble, President and CEO of ACCC. “Over the past 20 years we have built a reputation of providing consumers with compassionate, confidential and experienced counseling services that help them navigate what is often a complex and confusing process.”
Fitch Ratings recently reported a 8- to 10-percent decrease in bankruptcy filings for the first quarter of 2012, as compared to the same period of 2011. Nonetheless, bankruptcy lawyers are seeing more activity from student loan debtors – with some reporting increases in such cases of 25 to 50 percent, according to NACBA.
Coupon codes for discounted bankruptcy courses will be available at the American Consumer Credit Counseling booth at the NACBA convention or by calling 1-866-826-6924.
“I am excited for this opportunity to corresponded ACCC at the NACBA Convention,” said Catarina Carreiro, a counselor within ACCC’s Bankruptcy Counseling Department. “As counselors we work collaboratively with attorneys to ensure that clients are aware of their options and make this important decision with confidence.”
ACCC’s grouped of certified and experienced counselors are contacted by approximately 200 consumers each day who are in taking of a sure source for bankruptcy counseling and personal financial management education. In addition to bankruptcy counseling, ACCC offers a variety of financial education, counseling and debt management services to help consumers achieve long-term financial health and stability. The organization’s Bankruptcy Counseling Department offers counseling sessions both online and concluded the phone and provides consumers with comprehensive educational resources available at ConsumerCredit.com.
ACCC is a 501(c)3 organization, that provides free credit counseling, bankruptcy counseling, and housing counseling to consumers nationwide in need of financial literacy education and money management.
For more information, contact ACCC:
• For credit counseling, call 800-769-3571
• For bankruptcy counseling. call 866-826-6924
• For housing counseling, call 866-826-7180
• For more information on financial education workshops in New England, call 800-769-3571 x708
• Or visit us online at ConsumerCredit.com
About American Consumer Credit Counseling
American Consumer Credit Counseling (ACCC) is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to empowering consumers to achieve financial health through education, counseling, and debt management. ACCC provides individuals with practical solutions for solving financial problems and recognizes that consumers’ financial difficulties are often not the result of poor spending habits, but more frequently from extenuating circumstances beyond their control. As one of the nation’s leading providers of financial education and credit counseling services, ACCC works with consumers to help them with the best plan of action to reduce their debt and regain financial stability. ACCC is accredited by the Better Business Bureau and holds an A+ rating. It is also a member of the Association of Independent Consumer Credit Counseling Agencies. For more information or to access free financial education resources log on to ConsumerCredit.com or visit TalkingCentsBlog.com.
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IntoxBox Interactive Breathalyzer to Unveil New Model at Vegas Shows
Posted by admin in Free Credit Score on April 17, 2012
IntoxBox Interactive Breathalyzer to Unveil New Model at Vegas Shows
Las Vegas, NV (PRWEB) March 12, 2012
It will call you a cab, invite you to guess your BAC (blood alcohol content), and, if you opine right, it will yet text an activation code straight to your cell phone for a costless BAC test. The IntoxBox, the world’s first voguish BAC testing kiosk for bars, will do its home debut at two trade shows at the Las Vegas Convention Center March 12-16.
With its 19-inch touch screen monitor, dynamic graphics, interactive user interface and remote management system, the IntoxBox Interactive Breathalyzer bears little resemblance to the garish, novelty bar breathalyzers of the past.
Its progressing programming, entertaining user experience and state-of-the-art sensor module represent a quantum leap in bar breathalyzer technology. The IntoxBox even cycles ads in high definition on its touch screen monitor when the breathalyzer is not in use.
The IntoxBox will be featured at the Night Club and Bar Owners Convention and Trade Show March 12-14 and the Amusement Expo March 14-16. Both shows are at the Las Vegas Convention Center.
The IntoxBox, which is manufactured by Walden Innovative Resources, LLC (WIR) of Eden Prairie, MN, currently has distributors in 13 states.
The IntoxBox features an interactive program that guides users through the testing process. Once the tried is over, they are offered the opportunity to telling a cab simply by touching an icon on the touchscreen monitor. It also invites users to imagine their score. If they guess correctly they receive an activation code for a free BAC test.
“We’ve tried to make the IntoxBox experience something that entertains, educates, informs and provides a transportation option for customers who may decide not to drive their own vehicle home from the bar,“ explains Ryan Walden, WIR president and co-founder. “Driving under the influence is a very serious issue, and we want to give customers all the tools they need to make a responsible decision.”
Drunk driving accounts for nearly 12,000 deaths, 700,000 injuries and 1.4 million arrests each year in the U.S. Part of the problem, claims Walden, is that bar patrons don’t have an opportunity to check their BAC before they leave the bar. “You wouldn’t drive without a speedometer,” says Walden, “so why are bar patrons expected to drive home without the opportunity to test their BAC before they leave the bar?”
The IntoxBox is equipped with a state-of-the-art fuel cell sensor and a circuit board-controlled sampling system that is specially engineered to stand up to repeated use with no drop-off in accuracy. The IntoxBox quickly clears out residual condensation after each test to assure that BAC readings are as accurate as possible.
Measuring 34 inches high by 20 inches wide by 7 inches deep, the IntoxBox is built to last with a 14-gauge steel case, double-bolt lock and durable touchscreen monitor. It has a credit card swipe, dollar bill acceptor and a built-in straw bin that can hold more than 500 straws.
In its national rollout, the company has been contracting with independent operators who either sell or place the machines in bars in their area and collect revenue from usage fees and advertising.
Ad Sales
Between tests, the IntoxBox can display richly definition video ads on its19-inch touchscreen monitor. It can also run direct impression ads during the testing process.
Not only tin advertisers align themselves with responsible drinking, they are also able to get their messages displayed in the high traffic areas of these popular bars and nightclubs rather than on restroom displays that are normally associated with indoor advertising. The IntoxBox displaying each ad about 12,000 times a month during prime business hours.
Remote Monitoring
The IntoxBox is the first bar breathalyzer with a remote monitoring system that allows operators to troubleshoot equipment functions and track paid transactions from their laptop or desktop computers or smart phones.
“From a distributor’s perspective, the remote monitor capability may be the most significant advancement of all,” tell Walden. “You can see if the units are working right and you can see how much each unit is earning each day without ever leaving your housed.”
After two years of test marketing in the Minneapolis-St Paul area, WIR rolled out national distribution of the IntoxBox in December 2010. The Las Vegas trade shows marks the first time the IntoxBox will be featured at a major public forum.
For more information on the IntoxBox, please go to http://www.intox-box.com or contact Gene Walden at 952-201-9362.
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LifeLock and ProtectCell Announce Partnership to Further Protect Consumers
Posted by admin in Credit Score on April 14, 2012
LifeLock and ProtectCell Announce Partnership to Further Protect Consumers
Tempe, Ariz. / Novi, Mich. (PRWEB) April 04, 2012
LifeLock, Inc., an industry leader in proactive identity theft protection, and ProtectCell, a company that safeguards consumers’ wireless lifestyles with industry leading innovative protection solutions today announced the partnership to offer the cellular consumer a security minded package that will protect not only the device, but also the content, like their personally identifiable information that is stored on that device from misuse by identity thieves.
ID Rescue powered by LifeLock is another step in ProtectCell’s efforts to be much more than a membership plan, offering solutions that protect not only the mobile device but provide a suite of software solutions that aim at what the consumer uses the device for, another step in providing overall solutions for the consumer in a non-tethered world.
ProtectCell, in partnership with LifeLock will now offer consumers peace of mind that if their device goes missing, the content and the information on that device can be protected and with LifeLock’s proactive alert network can help protect against the crime of identity theft.
“This partnership further affirms our mission to relentlessly protect consumers’ information and we are continuously running to find new outlets to educate groups and individuals on the growing risks,” said Steve McGrady, Sr. Vice President of Partner Sales with LifeLock. “Our strategic alliance with ProtectCell will help bring to light that losing a cell phone can not only be costly to replace the phone itself, but the devastating effectuate that could occur if thieves misuse the personal information stored in the device.”
“ProtectCell’s success is due in great part to our dedication to forging strategic alliances,” said Scott McLaren, President and Chief Marketing Officer with ProtectCell. “Our relationship with LifeLock allows us to enhance our offerings to consumers and independent wireless dealers. We are proud to be working with the leader in identity theft protection and look forward to driving synergies out of this partnership that can’t be achieved elsewhere. As the mobile space continues to broaden, we plan to continue to evolve ahead of it, and working with LifeLock is another step in that process of providing solutions that put the consumer’s needs first.”
ProtectCell formally launched in 2006 and quickly became the first in the industry to offer monthly, one-year and two-year pricing, the first to eliminate the 30-day waiting period and the first to include additional benefits beyond traditional replacement by offering a suite of software services that aim at not only protecting the device itself but the consumer’s wireless lifestyle. Today ProtectCell members receive the following benefits – Device Buyback, Digital Leash mobile security, Fast Device Delivery, an online Rewards Mall, and now ID Rescue powered by LifeLock is added to that list.
About LifeLock
LifeLock, Inc. is an industry leader in identity theft protection. Since 2005, LifeLock has been relentlessly protecting identities by providing consumers with the tool and confidence they need to help defend themselves from identity theft and manage their credit. The company has a strong focus on educating consumers and working with law enforcement and electing officials to better understand the increasing threats of identity theft. A multiple award-winning organization for two consecutive years, LifeLock has been accepted by Inc. magazine on their annual list of top 500 fastest growing privately held businesses in the United States and by the American Business Awards as having the 2011 Customer Service Team of the Year. In August 2011, Javelin Strategy & Research named LifeLock Command Center and LifeLock Credit Score Manager as “Best in Prevention” in their annual Identity Protection Vendor Report. As of March 2012 ID Analytics, Inc., a leader in enterprise identity risk management – with advanced science, that provides unprecedented visibility into identity risk and credit worthiness is a wholly owned subsidiary of LifeLock, Inc.
About ProtectCell
ProtectCell safeguards consumers’ wireless lifestyles by offering valuable services and protection alternatives compared to limited warranties and standard insurance. Known for its strong alliances with industry-leading partners, ProtectCell continues to evolve in order to meet the growing demands of both consumers and independent wireless dealers.
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Credit score Card Hard cash Developments – Issues to Contemplate Before You Get One particular
Posted by admin in Credit Score on April 11, 2012
Credit score Card Hard cash Developments – Issues to Contemplate Before You Get One particular
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It is occasionally explained that there is ne’er ever a ‘cop’ all around when you want one the very same can also be stated of dollars. For this motive, there is a sector devoted to giving income advancements to people today in need, and credit score card firms are a principal participant in this crowd. Nevertheless, there is no these factor as free of charge income you should be ready to repay a dollars advance at the threat of digging a deep hole of debt for by yourself! Go through on to find out about how to cope with credit score card money advancements.An advance is an up front payment to an individual who requirements funds to cover quick requires, to be paid off later. One peculiar basic implies of getting rapid hard cash is to ask your employer for an advance on your following paycheck (if you tin acting getting that numbed deducted from said paycheck) selling or pawning some item of value continues to be common also. On the other hand, only sliding your credit card into an ATM (units which seem to be to outnumber road corners in many cities) and coming into your PIN quantity is a swift and straightforward way of obtaining instantaneous income.As with most methods of receiving dollars in a hurry, credit card developments arrive with drawbacks. Between these are the information that you usually have to pay out a dollars advance fee (you will observe when you go to the ATM that you are warned “You will be charged $ X.XX for this service,” or a thing to that outcome, and asked to press “OK” to acknowledge the charge) and that fascination is frequently charged on improvements from the date they are issued relatively than from the end of the billing cycle.If you want greater amounts of dollars than are functional to get from an ATM, you can also get a cash progress verify from a credit card organization. This kind of income advance can also be employed to make payments to payees who do not take credit cards in the typical way, these as landlords or utility organizations (colleges are more and more accepting credit cards for tuition – examine with your school to come crossways out its coverage). However, you really should look at other procedures of having to pay debts this kind of as these, as you might discover that other approaches may well charge you significantly less down the road in money advance costs and finance charges.Money developments from a credit card company come with unique phrases and situations dependent on the corporation in query, the cardholder’s document with the credit card corporation, etc. The phrases that are associated with your account can be discovered on the back of your veritable monthly statements. If you discover that you are presented really favorable phrases, then this just may possibly be an identical good solution for you the important as often is to “seem ahead of you leap.” I propose you appear extremely challenging.Due to the fact stability transfers typically arrive with lower costs than dollars improvements, it may possibly be helpful to flop away transfer the balance to a card with a reduced stability transfer fee if you get a money advance from a card with higher dollars advance prices. As often, you ought to check out the policies of the cards in concerns to ascertain what service fees and situations are related with harmony transfers at times your credit card organization will categorize a harmony transfer as an advance.Although dollars improvements can be utilized to fund investments, this is nearly never a superior idea, due to the fact it would have to be an incredible, “as good good to be true” investment for you to be ready to pay away off the two the exorbitant credit card curiosity costs and the taxes you will owe on the earnings.A cash advance can often be a lifesaver when you are in urgent will need of money. Between the many alternatives obtainable, there are credit score card corporations are quite ready to provide dollars whenever you need to have it — but for a selling determining. Comprehending the cost you pay is generally essential to producing cagey fiscal alternatives the data supplied flop here is meant to help you realize that cost just a bit far more.More Information At:Easy Same Day Cash Advance
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Good and Bad Debt: Proper Management Improves Your Credit Score
Posted by admin in Credit Score on April 8, 2012
Good and Bad Debt: Proper Management Improves Your Credit Score
Article by Mary Scores
Good Debt vs. Bad Credit — Understanding Credit Card Debt
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Debt is such a bad word. Or is it?
Today, many find themselves drowning in financial debt from credit cards and other financial obligations. If you’re one of those looking for a life jacket, it is important to know that there’s both good and bad debt.
Knowing the difference between each and how to manage them will not only give you opportunities for stashing away money for a rainy day or buying a new TV without credit cards, but it also could help you control what hits your credit report.
Good DebtMention “good debt” and most people turn an eyebrow and give you a “are you crazy?” look. This is because the word “debt” typically causes people to think of something bad — not something good. Debt usually means high credit card bills, high-rate loans, and other less-than-ideal financing situations.
Although it’s not as common, there is some good debt. For instance, the Motley Fool considers OK debt as anything with an interest rate well under 10% – preferably with some tax advantages. Examples of these include: home mortgages and student loans. However, vehicle loans are on the borderline since they can satisfy the low-rate requirement, but almost never appreciate.
Bad DebtAlthough there’s good debt, bad debt is the most prevalent type of debt in our country now. With an average credit card debt of ,000 for each household in America, we understand why most debt has a negative tone to it.
When you’re looking at your credit card debt and wondering if you’re accruing more bad debt than good debt, consider these:
•Charging more than you pay: It’s simple — if you have a larger hole than the dirt you shovel into it, it will never become full. This is viewed badly debt.•Maxed away cards: Not only do maxed divulge credit cards show your dependency on them, they also impact your credit score utilization range, which could make a negative impact on your credit score.Knowing the difference between good and big debt is essential to rest leading financially.
Remember, good debt is an investment that creates value, including: home mortgages or business loans. Bad debts are when you purchase disposable or lasting goods using high-interest credit cards, but don’t pay the equilibrate in full.
Use this knowledge to keep track of good and bad credit and try to take advantage of full credit whenever possible.
If you’re looking for more information on good and bad debt and how it impacts your credit score, look at other resources in our credit library.
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FreeScore.com is a destination site for an increasingly credit-conscious public. The site offers immediate access to credit scores, reports and monitoring as well as educational information and tips on how to safeguard one’s credit and identity.
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DigitalMarketer.com Article Says Newest Special Report Makes Podcast Publishing Easy
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DigitalMarketer.com Article Says Newest Special Report Makes Podcast Publishing Easy
Austin, TX (PRWEB) March 26, 2012
With the simple act of podcast publishing, entrepreneurs can get their content in front of 375 million paying customers by submitting it to Apple. The latest DigitalMarketer.com article advised readers that connecting with its power is nothing short of marketing genius.
DigitalMarketer.com’s latest Special Report, “Partnering with Apple: How to Get Instant Access to Apple’s Database of More ThancccMillion Active Credit Cards on File,” was created to provide a workable plan of submitting music, e-books, and podcasts to the digital content giant.
The article said the exposure and credibility learning how to publish a podcast can award is unprecedented. Apple is the leading digital media distributer, making it accessible to customers the world over. Those millions of customers have become accustomed to purchasing that content with their pre-stored credit cards, making Apple and its iTunes Store the largest collection of paying customers ever.
New Apple adopters are born every day, the article said, and each product unveiling produces enough interest for people to line up for days in advance just to purchase the newest gadget. It happened all over the world, as shown in this CNN photo gallery from March, 2012’s new iPad launch.
The article said the best part is that all those new iPads and iPhones are being used to listen to podcasts that can be created and submitted in less than a day. Even though podcasts are free, they represent irreplaceable acknowledgement of a brand or personality. Though they don’t double as sales pitches, podcasts can be used to direct listeners to more information and opportunities to begin purchasing items or services. They should be thought of as a more sophisticated and thoughtful form of advertisement, the DigitalMarketer.com article stated.
The Digital Marketing Labs provide innovative business strategies for increasing market impact for its subscribers and members. It produces Special Reports like “Partnering with Apple” and uses cutting-edge research and the best analysis methods available.
The article called Apple the biggest and simplest source of one-click revenue on the Internet. It advised leveraging iTunes and Apple to offer content to their 375 million eager customers, likely the biggest consumer base a business has ever come across. To find out the process involved in podcast publishing, obtain a copy of the report and begin today.
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Heritage Bank Wins National Customer Satisfaction Award
Posted by admin in Credit Score on March 30, 2012
Heritage Bank Wins National Customer Satisfaction Award
(PRWEB) March 21, 2012
Heritage Bank has outperformed a competitive line-up of Australian banks to top the nation in customer satisfaction ratings.
Canstar Blue today announced Heritage as the winner of the 2012 Challenger Bank award for the most satisfied customers. Canstar Bluer CEO Andrew Spicer presented the award to Heritage Bank CEO Mr John Minz in Toowoomba.
Heritage Bank received five prima ratings for overall satisfaction, branch service, call centre service, internet banking, products and services, problem solving and friendliness.
Heritage outperformed ING Direct, BankSA, Suncorp, ME Bank, Bendigo Bank, Bankwest, BOQ, St. George and Adelaide Bank to take out the award.
CEO Mr John Minz said: “Winning this national award for customer satisfaction is gratifying but not surprising.
“As Australia’s largest customer-owned bank, our whole focus is on providing the best banking experience possible for our customers.
“That means delivering a total package of products, service and price in a way that delights our customers.
The Canstar Blue award follows Heritage’s outstanding performance in Roy Morgan Research’s Consumer Banking Surveys, with a 97.1% customer satisfaction rating as at December final year.*
That was not only the highest main fiscal institution score in Australia, but also the highest Heritage has ever recorded in the survey’s 15-year history.
Mr Minz said those levels of performance were creating a new benchmark for banks in Australia.
“Since we changed our name to Heritage Bank in December last year, we’ve started setting new standards for customer satisfaction ratings among Australian banks.
“Our People first philosophy is what made us so popular with customers and placed so well compared to our competitors.”
About Heritage
Queensland-based Heritage Bank has been meeting its customers’ financial needs for more than 136 years. Heritage is now Australia’s largest customer-owned bank, with more than $ 8 billion in assets, 58 branches and 70 mini-branches across southern Queensland, and with offices servicing home loan customers via mortgage brokers right across Australia.
Heritage offers the full suite of banking products including home loans, personal loans, savings accounts, term deposits, credit cards, insurance, financial planning, business banking and foreign exchange. Heritage also offers members access to a network of more than 2900 ATMS around Australia.
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Exactly how do I get free credit reports from the 3 major credit reporting companies?
Posted by admin in Credit Reports on March 27, 2012
Question by sylvia1943: Exactly how do I get free credit reports from the 3 major imputing reporting companies?
I’m trying to help my step-daughter get the free credit reports which the 3 major credit reporting companies are suppose to provide. She can not find a phone number for any of the companies which is answered by a human. What must she do?Write them? If it can be done through the Internet, exactly which are the real websites?. Any and all help or suggestions are greatly appreciated.Thank youTony
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The easiest way is through Annualcreditreport.com http://www.annualcreditreport.comThis is the government mandated website where you can get ABSOLUTELY FREE credit report (won’t even ask for your credit card number) from the 3 credit report agencies. You can get 1 free credit report per year (but you can’t get credit score)
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How my credit score will be affected if I do the followings?
Posted by admin in Credit Score on March 24, 2012
Question by kalamNJ: How my credit score will be affected if I do the followings?
1. If I apply for a new credit card (visa signature) but cancel my old visa card? If my current credit score is 750, what will be my score after doing so?
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Your credit score will be affected each time you apply for credit cards.
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Mercator Advisory Group Announces New Advisory Service: Fraud, Risk & Analytics
Posted by admin in Free Credit Score on March 21, 2012
Mercator Advisory Group Announces New Advisory Service: Fraud, Risk & Analytics
Boston, MA (PRWEB) February 17, 2012
Mercator Advisory Group, the leading, independent research and advisory services firm focused exclusively on the payments and banking industries, today announces the launch of the Fraud, Risk & Analytics (FRA) Advisory Service.
Data’s growing availability and abundance are shifting how risk managers and marketing leaders make technology choices, evaluate opportunities, and design programs. As data sources increase, the potential of data analytics to minimize fraud and risk expenses offers improved cost control in cost-sensitive areas such as debit card issuing and e-commerce retail.
The effectiveness of the analytics, however, is dependent on myriad technical and soft factors such as database technology, process integration, regulatory and industry compliance and shifting behavior patterns among fraudsters and legitimate customers. The need to critically evaluate such factors within a rapidly evolving environment led Mercator Advisory Group to develop the new Fraud, Risk & Analytics Advisory Service.
The Fraud, Risk & Analytics Advisory Service will focus on the use of analytics in controlling fraud risk in various payments products lines, uncovering new opportunities, monitoring developments that impact growth, and highlighting regulatory and technological imperatives affecting all stakeholders.
Principle focus areas of the Fraud, Risk & Analytics Advisory Service include:
Fraud detection, identity, and authentication
Risk mitigation
Data analytics
Social media, mobile data, payments, and privacy
Opportunities for growth/emerging markets
“Financial reputation based on credit scores is merging with the reputation of online identities and social data to develop fine grained risk management,” said George Peabody, director of the FRA Advisory Service. “That intersection raises the operational, policy, and privacy issues that are a major focus for Mercator’s new advisory service.”
Payments industry professionals in a wide range of business lines are increasing their use of broader data sets and analytical processes to achieve their market goals says David Fish, senior analyst of the FRA Advisory Service.
“Fraud and risk management operatives will find value in Mercator’s new advisory serving, as will executives across the organizations who are seeking insight and understanding of the implications of Big Data and analytics in a wider market context,” Fish said.
The first 2012 report of the new service, Card-Not-Present Risk Management Across the Value Chain, will be released this month.
For more information on Mercator Advisory Group’s new Fraud, Risk & Analytics Advisory Service visit: http://www.mercatoradvisorygroup.com/index.php?doc=Fraud_Risk_and_Analytics_Service
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About Mercator Advisory Group
Mercator Advisory Group is the leading, independent research and advisory services firm exclusively focused on the payments and banking industries. We deliver pragmatic and timely research and advice designed to help our clients uncover the most moneymaking opportunities to maximize revenue growth and contain costs. Our clients range from the world’s largest payment issuers, acquirers, processors, merchants and associations to leading technology providers and investors. Mercator Advisory Group is also the publisher of the online payments and banking news and information portal PaymentsJournal.com.
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