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The United State Postal Service is making it easier for their customers to ship and receive packages. In a world of online shopping and guaranteed delivery, the Postal Service is stepping up its effort to be more customer friendly.Jerrie Janota, Small Business Specialist for the United State Postal Service, spent the day at the Chouteau Post Office telling customers about the USPS Web site, www.usps.com. Some of the site's highlights include finding a ZIP code, calculating postage, printing a shipping label using Click-N-Ship, requesting free package pickup, locating a post office, track and confirming delivery of a package, buying stamps and other post office shopping, creating direct mail advertising, order shipping supplies and finding options for receiving business mail.Janota said that one of her jobs is not only teaching customers about the site but also visiting with small businesses and helping them find ways to save money by using the Postal Service."We can help with direct mailers to help grow their business and increase revenue," said Janota.Another fun product the site offers is the NetPost Premium Postcards.
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Your Views: Are we paying too much for bank fees?
New Zealand bank customers pay higher fees on personal accounts than those in the United Kingdom and Canada, according to a new study. The Fujitsu Consulting study shows New Zealanders pay an average of $111 a year for transactions on day-to-day personal accounts Here is the latest selection of your views: Ray Gilbert
Bank fees can be minimised by some simple means. Use cash instead of eftpos for small transactions. Wherever possible, use a credit card instead of eftpos but make sure you pay it off in full each month. If you need to borrow, don't do it on your credit card - it is way too expensive - get an overdraft instead. Pick a credit card with a good rewards scheme - it will more than pay for itself as long as you redeem the points for things that you would buy anyway such as petrol vouchers.
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Blood shortages: O negative, A negative (one-day supply); O positive, A positive, B positive (two-day supply). Whole-blood donors may visit the blood bank in Dimond Center 10:30 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday-Friday, 10 a.m.- 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Hours at the main center, 4000 Laurel St., are 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Mondays-Saturdays. Call 222-5630 for appointment; apheresis donors, call 222-5619. (222-5600, www.bloodbankofalaska.org) TODAY SCHOOL LUNCH Anchorage: Elementary school -- Whole grain pepperoni pizza or French toast sticks with turkey sausage (contains pork); sliced pears, carrot sticks with dip, milk. Middle school -- Fresh sliced Domino's pizza (may contain pork) or whole grain corn dogs, green beans, sliced peaches, milk. Mat-Su Borough: Tony's pepperoni pizza, veggies and dip, chilled canned fruit, milk.
Papa John’s Takes a Bite out of the ''Taxing'' 1040s
During the stress-filled, "taxing" period from April 9 until April 17, Papa John's online customers who order at www.papajohns.com can get a large original crust cheese pizza for just $10.40, and add up to five toppings for FREE. To redeem this special offer, customers simply need to enter the "1040" promotional code when placing their online orders. "Our Tax Day promotion was a big hit among Papa John's customers last year, and we're thrilled to bring it back in 2007," said Jim Ensign, vice president of marketing communications for Papa John's. "This is a stressful time for Americans. We hope to relieve the pressure by providing pizza lovers a great meal in just a few clicks." But "pro-crust-inators" do not have stop there. Announced last month, Papa John's customers who follow the links on www.papajohns.com to file their taxes using H&R Block's TaxCut Online programs will receive a complimentary electronic Papa John's gift card worth $10.40.
Online Business Card and Stationery Printer Offers Big Business ...
Small businesses no longer have to choose between affordability and quality in business cards and other important business image tools thanks to Internet-based technology and forward thinking by 123Print.com, a small business-centered online printer. .
TelPay Incorporated: Pay Anyone Software Gives Businesses the Same ...
WINNIPEG, MANITOBA--(CCNMatthews - April 9, 2007) - Businesses can have the same advantages that individuals have enjoyed for years paying their bills electronically. With this new edition of TelPay's industry leading electronic payment software, it's never been easier for businesses to pay all their bills, suppliers, government remittances and employees -- right from the desktop of any Windows based PC.
TelPay for BusinessTM software release 6.3 continues the process of upgrading and extending its highly effective electronic bill payment service for businesses. More than just a payment system, TelPay for BusinessTM includes all accounting, audit trail and control requirements common to businesses. In addition to bill payments, it handles payment requirements such as payroll and government remittances.
Consumer Smarts: Online banking also has 'green' benefits
In past years, the big push behind online banking stemmed from the fact that it was faster, more convenient and could save you time and money. All those things still hold true, of course. But these days the buzz is growing for the environmental benefits of paperless statements and online billing, banking and payments. "Green the way you pay your bills," reads a news release from NACHA -- The Electronic Payments Association, a non-profit that represents more than 11,000 financial institutions. For every 38,000 bills paid by direct payment, the group says, one ton of paper is saved, 1,941 pounds of solid waste is avoided and 5,058 pounds of greenhouse gases are avoided. Q: There are many advantages to banking online, whether earth-friendly or not, but what precautions should you take if you bank online? A: Monitor your accounts frequently.
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