Checking Out Checking Accounts
If you are an adult American citizen you probably have a checking account, but perhaps you are not aware of the different types of checking accounts available? It pays to explore the range of account options in all their various combinations.
Banking for Small Business Owners
One of the basics of running a business is to set up separate bank accounts to fulfill the business requirements. Some of the basic accounts that should be considered include the savings, checking, and certificate of deposit (CD) accounts. A lot of new business owners make the mistake of mingling their personal and business accounts. They erroneously believe that processing their business transactions through their personal accounts is more convenient. Over the long term, things can become more complicated. There are many reasons not to mix personal with business banking. Among these are:
HSBC Special Checking Account Offer
HSBC is running a special promotion on their Plus Checking Account. Customers can receive $75 HSBC Mastercard GiftCard when they open a new Plus Checking Account. They can also qualify for an additional $25. HSBC's Plus Checking Account gives customers and opportunity to accrue interest with their checking, and receive competitive rates on their Premium Money Market plus Savings as well. For details, click here. Offer expires September 30, 2008.
BB&T Has Good News for Small Businesses
BB&T Corporation has just annouced that they are introducing a new permanent checking account product for small businesses. Business Value 500 checking will be a new way small business owners can save and avoid fees. This product replaces BB&T’s Business Constant checking and will provide its customers with many advantages not previously offered, such as free cash deposits up to $20,000, free personal checking accounts up to three business partners, and much more. For more details click here.
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