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New Opportunities & Risks
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Should You Accept Checks over the Internet?
by Dr. Ralph F. Wilson
E-Commerce Consultant
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Why aren't more merchants accepting online checks? Learn about the opportunities -- and the risks. With studies showing consumer preference to pay by check, and 70 million Americans without a credit card, here's an opportunity.
We explain how it works, and the types of software and service bureaus available, along with important cautions for merchants accepting online checks.
We think you'll agree this kind of information is well worth an annual subscription to Web Commerce Today. READ THE ARTICLE
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Sidebar: US Laws and Regulations Governing Demand Drafts
If you take checks online, you'll want to have a good understanding of the applicable laws, or you could find yourself afoul of the Feds. This resource contains links to applicable sections of the Uniform Commerical Code, Code of Federal Regulations, FTC Documents, and Federal Reserve Bank regulations. How many online check sales would it take to pay for a subscription to Web Commerce Today!
Read the Article.
Arm Yourself with Additional Resources
Accepting Online Checks
We've developed a new section in our Research Room which deals with Accepting Online Checks. Here you'll find links to various check software and other resources.
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Review: iCat Commerce Online
Here's a look from a store developer's perspective on iCat's new iCat Commerce Online. We found many strengths, but some major weaknesses, as well. Read the Article
Selling Online for Dummies
by Leslie Heeter Lundquist (IDG Books, 1998)
While it purports to be comprehensive, this book is especially helpful for smaller to medium-size businesses that feel the need to set up an in-house server in conjunction with putting their store online. Click here to purchase the book at a discount.
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