In the movie The Net, Sandra Bullock played the role of a victim of identity theft. In fact, she was basically erased from the community. Another woman consumed her identity, taking with it everything Sandra Bullocks character had - including her bank accounts, license and social security number, and even her home. It seems crazy to think this could happen; after all its only a movie. But just as fairy tales can come true, so can your worst nightmare. Theft of identity is happening at an alarming rate. Over 100,000 identity theft complaints are filed each year.

Once youve spent the time and effort putting together a savvy strategy for soliciting online donations, how can you be sure you are providing soon-to-be-online-donors with a stress-free, barrier-free donation experience? Here are a few things to consider before you go live with your solicitation.

Barrier #1Email can be perceived as bulk or lacking a personal touch

What do you gain by winning a lottery sized settlement with a bankrupt company?

The other day I sat in a meeting listening to a young man extol the virtues of owning real estate. Much of what he said was true. However two things made me sit up and take notice. I couldn't help but comment.

First, he said the interest on your home loan was tax deductible, so the government underwrites your house payment. I asked the amount the government pays him. He said they didnt pay him anything. They allowed the interest on his home loan to be deducted from his taxable income.

I started reading business opportunity magazines approximately 40 years ago. And for the last 40 years, the January issues have proclaimed:

NOW IS THE BEST TIME TO START YOUR OWN BUSINESS!

The reasons supporting this bold blast have varied over these 40 years as you can well imagine. This year the reasons float around the fact we are fat, i.e., great economy, low unemployment and an income level allowing for disposable dollars.

Believe it or not, someone wants to be you. Not for the rest of their life but only long enough to use your credit cards, bank account and anything else you may have of value for their own personal benefit.

They become you by stealing your identity. Although stealing someone's identity isn't new (read your Bible), it seems it has risen to new heights.

The FBI says the crime has grown from 23,000 people in 1992 to 360,000 in 1998 andthey report the staggering statistic of over one million cases in 2002.

Merchant Accounts

Your business is successful, but now your ready to take it to the next level and begin accepting credit card transactions, or you have already taken this step but your feeling that your merchant account provider has high fees and your not sure what to do, or what other providers are out there?

You can save hundred's even thousand's of dollars per year by switching over to a new merchant. How is this so?

Marietta, GA, (November 3, 2004) According to the National Association of Realtors, 70% of all home buyers search the internet for home listings at some point. While most people choose national sites such as Realtor.com to view listings on the internet, many of these people may not realize that it can take several days for new listings to appear. Additionally, once the home is under contract or sold, it may take several more days before the listing is actually removed. This often leads to a sense of frustration for home buyers.

You may already be familiar with Check 21, a federal law that
goes into effect on October 28, 2004. If you're like me, this may
be something you hadn't heard about until just yesterday. The
Check Clearing for the 21st Century Act, otherwise known as Check
21, is the process of turning the checks your write into images and
transmitting them by computer.

What does this mean to you?

and#65279;The number one reason people dont get out of debt is they
dont try. This may apply to you. You want to, but never
seem to do it. You put it off for whatever reason.

You want to wait for your life to be just right before you
make the attempt. You tell yourself, when I get the new
job, when I receive the next promotion, or when I get my
next raise, Ill go to work on my debt.