Free Check Processing Guides

How to Increase Parts Sales
at Auto Dealerships

Your job is to increase profits at your dealership through parts sales. Read this guide to:

• Understand the importance of technology in parts sales
• Learn how crucial a unified effort is
• Connect the dots between parts sales opportunities

Plus Sales Check Approval Program

Declined checks by your current check processing provider are hurting sales. Plus Sales:

• Takes those checks declined by your current provider and turns them into sales
• Approval happens in seconds
• Requires no additional equipment

Choosing a Business Check Printing Provider

Need business checks and not sure where to start? Read this guide and learn:

• Features, security and costs to look for
• How to save time and money ordering 
• How to prevent check fraud

Combating Car Sales Stereotypes

Are stereotypes about people who sell cars knocking your monthly quota, as well as your self esteem? These 9 scripts will help you:

• Turn a negative label into a point of pride
• Enjoy more confidence – from your very first day
• Make more money matching cars to happy buyers

10 Tips to Spot Fake Checks

How can you tell which checks are real and which are fake? No need to worry, the tips in this guide detail:

• Physical cues on checks
• Basic check requirements
• Security features

17 Tips to Protect Your Identity

Ever been a victim of identity fraud? This guide details specific actions you can take to protect your identity, both online and offline, including:

• To shred or not to shred documents? Which ones?
• Electronic billing vs. paper
• Account password best practices

27 Tips to Prevent Shoplifting

Shoplifting costs retailers nationwide billions of dollars each year. Start fighting back against this nasty phenomenon. Our free tip guide will explain:

• The "prime times" that shoplifters like to commit theft
• The 4 profiles of shoplifters and...
• The 4 things you should NEVER do if you suspect shoplifting has occurred

30 Tips to Prevent Employee Theft

Learn how to fight employee theft before it happens and what to do if it actually occurs:

• Employee theft databases can help prevent hiring "suspect" individuals
• Having employee lockers separate from inventory and the sales floor can reduce theft
• Hiring secret shoppers can help point out suspicious employee behavior... and more!

40 Tips to Combat Showrooming

With the advent of smart phones and competitive retailers' sales strategies, "showrooming" has become a serious threat in maximizing revenue. Download this guide to learn:

• What showrooming is
• Showrooming vs. eRooming
• How multiple payment options make it more attractive for consumers to buy from you

Accepting Payments 101

There is no universally-perfect payment method. In fact, there are 6 common payment methods available to consumers and business owners today. Download the guide to learn:

• Pros and cons of each payment method
• 5 questions to ask yourself in crafting your payment acceptance plan
• Hidden risks of each payment method that kill profits

An Illustrated Guide to Starting a Business

Expert tips from our businesses' 30 plus years of experience. Explore the secrets of success, including: 

• Adequate planning (company description, product development and more)
• Keeping it legal: business type and employee id number
• Payment solutions: cash, check, debit or charge?

Building Materials Go Green, Make Green

Have you wanted to go eco-friendly with your building materials company, but didn’t know where to start? Growth begins here:

• Websites for government green-building tax breaks
• Environmentally-safe tools that won’t break your budget
• The easiest way to ‘green’ your payment collection process

C.A.R.S. - Auto Industry Remote Deposit Capture

Auto dealers can now enjoy specific remote deposit capture benefits. This guide will show you how to:

• Eliminate trips to the bank
• Minimize the wait time for check deposits
• Increase payment flexibility with Future Deposit

Standard Check Guarantee

With a guarantee service in place, checks are approved at the point of sale in seconds via terminal, phone or Internet before being deposited at the bank.

You will also receive these benefits:

• Approval of out-of-town, out-of-state, even checks from Canada and US territories
• 24/7 Customer Service for account questions, technical support, set-up and training at no additional charge
• Premium programs: protection you need and want

Check Verification

With check verification, authorization and recommendation occurs in seconds via phone, terminal or Internet. This service also provides the ability to:

• Accept more checks with greater peace of mind*
• Utilize your existing equipment
• Receive 24/7/365 customer support at no extra charge

COD - Check on Delivery

Check on Delivery (COD) offers approval and check guarantee via phone number.* Businesses with COD in place also enjoy:

• Greater chance of repeat customers for those that phone-in orders
  
  Approval of out-of-town, out-of-state, even checks from Canada and US territories - See more at: http://www.cross-check.com/products-services/multiple-check/#sthash.tPeRFfSL.dpuf
  Approval of out-of-town, out-of-state, even checks from Canada and US territories - See more at: http://www.cross-check.com/products-services/multiple-check/#sthash.tPeRFfSL.dpuf
  Approval of out-of-town, out-of-state, even checks from Canada and US territories - See more at: http://www.cross-check.com/products-services/multiple-check/#sthash.tPeRFfSL.dpuf
• Approval of out-of-town, out-of-state, even checks from Canada and U.S. territories

Electric Lady Studios & Selling Furniture to Millenials

Millenials are contributing to home furnishing sales' growth, find out how and why. Download this guide to understand: 

• Who the Millienial Generation is what the Millenial trends are
• What Millenials look for in furniture and how they differ from previous generations
• Millenials' purchasing habits

Electronic Check Processing

Our Electronic Check Processing programs automate check authorization & deposit for a business, eliminating bank trips.

Electronic Check Processing provides these benefits:

• Less time spent on banking and preparing deposits
• Fast and easy set-up and processing using a PC and check imager
• 24/7 Customer Service for account questions, technical support, set-up and training at no additional charge

Greening of the Auto Industry

Find out how auto repair shops are expanding into the alternative powertrain market - despite OEMs offering 100,000 mile warranties.    

This sustainable eBook is a must to learn: 

• How a green shops saves money - and makes money
• What you can do for hybrids that dealers can't
• How to reduce risk to protect your expansion

How to Choose a Check Processing Service

Still have questions about which check service is right for your business? This guide breaks down the differences between our products and services, detailing benefits and providing information on premium services as well, such as Multiple Check, Stop Payment and COD (Check On Delivery).

How to Sell Out Your Furniture Showroom & Warehouse

Engage today’s discriminating customers and close more sales. Our exclusive eBook discloses: 

• Why "stack it high and let it fly" won't work this year
• What your customer really wants
• Three closes to sell out your showroom and warehouse

An Endorsed Program Partner for the North American Home Furnishings Association, we have 30 plus years of experience helping furniture dealers increase sales and reduce risk.

ISOs Guide to Choosing a Check Service Provider

Selling check services to your merchants is still in popular demand. Learn what to look for when deciding on your check services provider. Including:

• Why checks are still an important payment method for merchants and customers alike
• A breakdown of the different elements of the compensation structure
• What training and support a company offers

MED-RDC: Medical Check Processing

Our newest service to hit the market is MED-RDC and is applicable for both types of medical payments: patient checks and insurance checks. This free guide details:

• How patient check payments are guaranteed
• How insurance checks can be deposited quickly and electronically
• How premium features Future Deposit and Stop Payment offer flexibility and guarantee benefits
• Which types of medical practices use MED-RDC

Multiple Check

Commonly known as "hold check," this service is designed to provide customers a flexible payment schedule and increase sales for your business. Consumers can write 2 - 4 checks for the total purchase amount, up to 30 - 45 days, and all funds are guaranteed by a check service provider.*

• Approval of out-of-town, out-of-state, even checks from Canada and US territories - See more at: http://www.cross-check.com/products-services/multiple-check/#sthash.tPeRFfSL.dpuf
  Approval of out-of-town, out-of-state, even checks from Canada and US territories - See more at: http://www.cross-check.com/products-services/multiple-check/#sthash.tPeRFfSL.dpuf
  Approval of out-of-town, out-of-state, even checks from Canada and US territories - See more at: http://www.cross-check.com/products-services/multiple-check/#sthash.tPeRFfSL.dpuf
  Approval of out-of-town, out-of-state, even checks from Canada and U.S. territories
• Checks are approved quickly and easily at the POS via Internet, phone or terminal

Office Manager Cookbook

Want to put together a meal to soothe your hunger for job happiness? Office managers get:

• Recipes using ingredients you already have
• Ideas to make you happier and healthier
• A great outlook you can sink your teeth into

Payment Glossary

The payments industry has its own language, and some terms may be new to you. Luckily, we have put together a comprehensive list of terms and acronyms to help sort through it all. When you are done with this guide, you will be able to speak the "payments" language!

Remote Deposit Capture Plus

Our RDC service is designed to increase sales, reduce risk and enable more timely deposits for better cash flow. Checks are easily and quickly processed using a PC and imager.

• Higher check approvals, fewer administrative returns*
• Desktop conversion eliminates trips to the bank to deposit checks
• Guarantee features eliminate claims submission and claims waiting time

Remote Depost Capture - Calculator

This calculator can help you estimate what you might save in wasted labor and fuel alone by implementing Remote Deposit Capture. How you invest the money you save and the time you create is up to you! 

RDC for Vets

Created especially for members of the medical community who treat animals, the VET-RDC program provides veterinarians:

• A better, quicker, more efficient way to process checks
• An additional, preferred payment option for pet owners
• The multiple check program for easing surgery bill shock

Stop Payment

Stop Payment check returns can often be uncomfortable situations and the most difficult payments to collect. Luckily, with this service in place check payments can be guaranteed.* Businesses also enjoy:

• Protection from Stop Payment check returns
  
  Approval of out-of-town, out-of-state, even checks from Canada and US territories - See more at: http://www.cross-check.com/products-services/multiple-check/#sthash.tPeRFfSL.dpuf
  Approval of out-of-town, out-of-state, even checks from Canada and US territories - See more at: http://www.cross-check.com/products-services/multiple-check/#sthash.tPeRFfSL.dpuf
  Approval of out-of-town, out-of-state, even checks from Canada and US territories - See more at: http://www.cross-check.com/products-services/multiple-check/#sthash.tPeRFfSL.dpuf
• Approval of out-of-town, out-of-state, even checks from Canada and U.S. territories
• Check approval via phone, Internet or check terminal

Winning the Waiting Room Game

Do you want your auto repair customers to feel stuck as they wait for their vehicles or like they’ve struck gold? These tips show you how to:

• Feed the hungry masses
• Deck out the space as a relaxing place
• Avoid the 10-year-old magazine trap