I can't even begin to describe the interesting things that eCard is doing in the next few weeks. As Director of Operations, I've been spearheading a number of new divisions, new processes and new product lines. By October 1st, you'll be looking at a whole new eCard.

eCARD Corporation is doing wonderful things

The Business Services division is taking off. Our tax & book keeping area is growing, and the web design group is doing great. We have added three new consultants to help with all the requests. Keep a lookout for the launch of the Discount Club in your area.

Welcome Keith Gooden to the team

I'd like to introduce our newest member to the eCARD Team.. Keith Gooden.

Keith is a seasoned business executive with 15+ years of International Pharmaceutical and Consumer Goods experience with Fortune 100 companies. He possesses skills in strategic business planning capabilities, sales management, market development, marketing, salesforce alignment and motivation, leadership development and organizational change. Keith is a dynamic team-leader, an excellent motivator who thrives on challenges and embraces change.

Keith has served as the Executive Director for the Caribbean American Business Expo and Conference for the last three years. Keith was responsible for the execution of all phases of the project and was the main liaison between the planning committee and the media, sponsors, partners and all government agencies. Keith has also provided marketing and sales advice to several companies in many different business sectors.

eCARD Corporation site now up

After many revisions and updates, the eCARD Corporation website is now up and running.

http://www.ecardcorporation.com

Some highlights:

• Purchase terminals and order services online
• Shop from our entire line of business services, from logo creation and branding though business cash advances and merchant services
• Easy to navigate. Everything you'd need or want to know you can find within 3 clicks.

We welcome your feedback. Let us know what else you'd like to see and how we can help.

Technical Consulting Services

Along with our Remote Support Services, we also offer full service technical consulting services for your computer systems, credit card systems and more.

Certified technicians are available to help:

• Implement new technology in your office such as new workstation or servers
• Provide networking support
• Install phone lines, network lines or cable lines
• Install desktop and server software
• Update existing software
• Help procure business software solutions
• Protect you with firewalls, antivirus and anti-spyware tools
• Procure proper licensing for your software
• Install and manage CRM, ERP and MRP systems

Call us for a free phone consultation to determine your needs. We can schedule an on-site certification of your systems and help you make the next steps.

* SERVICE LIMITED TO CENTRAL FLORIDA.

Taxes & Bookkeeping Services

Whether you're looking to fill the gaps in your existing accounting deparment or you're a small business who needs advice or fixing help for taxes or bookkeeping, eCARD can help.

We have bookkeeping and tax professionals on staff who can help you with:

• Day-to-Day processing
• Accounts Receivable
• Accounts Payable
• Monthly, Quarterly and Yearly Taxes
• Payroll
• Exemption Identification Services
• Account Archiving
• Most anything a CPA can do!

Call us today for a quote on your tax or bookkeeping service needs.

* SERVICE LIMITED TO CENTRAL FLORIDA.

* AVAILABLE IN ENGLISH OR SPANISH.

Social Networking Services

In the new economy of the internet, things are moving faster than ever, and the viral word of mouth campaigns that connect us all together are referred to as a"Social Networks". eCARD is a forefront leader in the realm of social networks, creating online presences and linking you to thousands of potential customers.

An old saying that holds true to some of the greatest ideas I've ever (and never) seen goes like this:
"The blessing is that we have this great idea and the curse is that no one knows about it."

Social networking can change that. It's the democratic super society that the internet has spawned over the last couple of years. It gives everyone a voice, and en masse, a collective scream. It can make or break an idea because it's an unabated celebrity contest. If your idea is weak or unnecessary, it will be cut from the herd quickly and without mercy. If your idea is intriguing or useful or otherwise popular, it will be accepted by the masses and transformed into a living, breathing, self sustaining entity with cult followers and advocates abound. eCARD can help develop the image of your services and products for the social networks and, optionally, put you in the driver's seat to involve yourself in these processes.

Sound exciting? It is. Social networks grow every second of every day. Every time a connection is made, there is a new opportunity to share your point of view, get your idea heard, expose some of your perspective and get noticed. New social networks are popping up at an alarming rate.

Some of the most popular social networks are::

http://www.myspace.com - The grand daddy of them all. Gigantic and sometimes confusing, this evolving ball of people tends to cater to everyone from bands to brands, but offers a lot of control over content for the business minded among us.

http://www.facebook.com - My personal favorite. Aimed more towards people and their relationships than products, this is a great way to interact with like minded individuals.

http://www.linkedin.com - An up and coming mix of facebook and the yellow pages. The idea is that everyone is connected somehow, and this allows you to "link in" to everyone else. Very interesting idea, and it's building on what makes facebook so popular.

http://www.43things.com - Imagine a to-do list for your life that you can compare with everyone else. Another great way to find people, share ideas and find similarly minded netizens.

There are hundreds more,and many cater to specific genres or groups. Call eCARD today for free consultation as to what can be done with your products and services in the realm of social networking. We'll develop a design and marketing package that is right for you.

Business Marketing Services & Products

he power of marketing can be seen in everything we see, from the recognition of brands to the use of figureheads and mascots to drive a point home. eCARD has been working with clients for years to develop marketing strategies and facilitate marketing programs for it's customers.

Our marketing services include:

• Production of and writing of commercials for television and radio
• Development of marketing campaigns for print
• Development of mascots and figureheads
• Institution of brands, slogans and mottos
• Effectively marketing both to your employees and your customers
• Development of marketing literature

Our marketing products include:

• Business cards in every price range and print method, including UV protection, raised letters and glow-in-the-dark inks.
• Printing of flyers, pamphlets, letterhead, tri-fold and full page literature
• Printing of media packets
• Promotional Products such as pens, t-shirts
• Full vehicle wrap graphic printing
• Wide format printing

Call for a quote on marketing services and marketing products from eCARD. We're your one stop business solution.

Business Legal Services

Whether you need a legal team with experience in filing the important paperwork to get a business started or are faced with a legal matter over an existing issue, eCARD Legal Services are here to help.

Our legal team is able to assist you in:

• Filing legal documents for business creation or expansion
• Attaining non-profit status
• Documents of incorporation
• Notary Services
• Workers Compensation
• Help in securing payments
• Filing court documents for civil or criminal issues
• Representing your business in court

For a quote on business legal services, call eCARD. We'll gladly assist with your legal needs.

* SERVICE LIMITED TO CENTRAL FLORIDA.

Direct Deposit Services for all businesses

eCARD offers a complete Direct Deposit Program for your business. Whether you have 1 employee or 1000, direct deposit is a great way to keep your employees happy, minimize time in writing and mailing checks and add extra security to your business.

The Benefits of Direct Deposit for You, the Business Owner:

• Employees appreciate the ease of Direct Deposit and don't have to take long lunch breaks or leave early to deal with checks, thus increasing their productivity
• If you have to write checks, or have a person who does for your company, you know about the time and effort it takes to do this.
• Because these deposits can be set up weekly, bi-weekly or month, you choose how and when an employee gets paid.
• The physical cost of checks, envelopes and potentially stamps makes direct deposit a great value.

The Benefits of Direct Deposit for your Employees:

• There are no checks to be lost or stolen
• Payments reach your account the day the check is issued -- even if you are out of town, sick or unable to get to your financial institution.
• Many banks offer free or lower-cost checking for customers with direct deposit because it saves them the cost of processing paper checks
• Direct deposit can help you avoid bouncing checks because the deposit is direct and on time
• It can save you trips to the bank and help you avoid long lines at tellers or ATMs.
• The federal government and many employers will deposit your check a day early if the regular payday falls on a holiday.

Interested in getting direct deposit for your business? Call eCARD. We'll be glad to set you up right away.