IT Security Professionals Speak At FELABAN XXV Conference On Bank Security

When Florida International Bankers Association holds a conference on bank security, Enterprise Risk Management will be one of the sponsors of the event. The will have experts provide insights in a panel discussion that reviews social media threats and security issues. The event will be held
at the Intercontinental Hotel in Miami from September 29 – October 1.

SproutLoud.com Listed In Top 5 In Business Journal For Channel Management Software

SouthFlorida Business Journal has names SproutLoud one of the top 5 business in it's Fastest-Growing Technology Companies. For the second year, SproutLoud received a #4 ranking as growth rate was based on over 76%. With an increased client roster and expansion of channel management software and franchise support programs the company continues to stand out.

Inc. 500 Notices Channel Marketing Specialists Sproutloud.com

Channel marketing specialists, SproutLoud Media Networks was named to the Inc. 500 list for 2010. The award is for one of the fastest-growing private companies which is listed in the September issue. SproutLoud notice a 3-year growth of over 6,000%. The company placed 4th in the Advertising and Marketing category and 31st overall. The company continues to expand their channel marketing software and resource management platform.

Boca Raton Executive Club Hosts Internet Marketing Expert

Jay Berkowitz Of TenGoldenRules.com will be the next speaker at the Boca Raton Executive Club held at Woodfield Country Club. On October 6th at 12:00 pm in the Terrace Restaurant he will explain using the web and social media. The event costs $19 and comes with a buffet lunch.

Miami Social Media Conference Hosts Business Keynote Speaker

Jay Berkowitz selected to speak at the Miami Social Media Conference. Here, he will share how to target your audience via social networking and marketing. The event is set to take place on September 30th at the Ronald W. Shanne Centre in Miami.

Business Keynote Speaker Will Highlight:

• Key web site marketing tips for better search engine rankings with social media websites
• How targeting your audience using social networking marketing will improve your conversion rate
• What social media websites you must join today to protect your company’s identity

Different Credit Cards Do Help Build Credit Scores

Types of Credit Cards and How They Affect Credit Scores :

• Traditional Credit Card - The most commonly used card. The consumer is extended a line of credit by a financial institution and they are expected to make at least minimum payments on an agreed-upon schedule

• Secured Credit Card - This card requires the consumer to secure it with a deposit and may report to all three credit bureaus
  

• Prepaid Credit Cards - These are comparable to debit cards, except that they are not linked to a bank account.

NationalCreditReport.com published this list with extended information on what card is best for the consumer. The list is meant to help people determine which kind of card fits their needs before they apply for new credit.

Check Your Credit Score For Inaccuracies

People don't want their credit score to drop, and one of the best ways to do that is to check your credit score says NationalCreditReport.com, a leading credit monitoring service.

The most common mistakes on credit reports include:

• Identification information

• Negative information past its expiration dates

• Accounts NOT in good standing

• Identity theft

Per the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA), inaccurate, incomplete or unverifiable information must be removed or corrected by the three major credit reporting agencies usually within 30 days.

If you notice any problems with your credit report you must contact that reporting agency immediately.

Financial Institutions Implement Identity Theft Prevention Programs

Enterprise Risk Management presented new identity theft prevention and fraud risk assessment requirements as stated in the FACT Act at the Florida Accounting & Business Expo.

Identity theft prevention programs include information about ways to prevent identity theft and continuous monitoring for fraud.

Senior Citizens Don't Become The Victim Of Identity Theft

NationalCreditReport.com is honoring Grandparents Day by reminding seniors to focus on preventing identity theft. They encourage the grandchildren to help with ways to prevent their grandparents from becoming victims of identity theft.

There are basic tips that grandparents should know:

• Don’t have your home phone number, social security number, driver’s license number, or date of birth printed on your checks
• Be cautious about who you let into your home
• Shred all documents
  

How Can A Good Credit Score Work For You?

The credit monitoring services company NationalCreditReport.com, says having a good credit score can help with:

• lower interest rates
• qualify for more favorable insurance policies
• getting a new job
  

To fix a low credit score could be hard work, but it is well worth it! Many people don’t realize that their income is not reflected in their credit score, so it doesn't matter what you make. The company that you are trying to get a loan from might base everything off that one report.