Business checks must be properly formatted in order for them to be legally cashed by your employees or other merchants. Business checks give your business an alternative method of payment to track spending, as opposed to using credit cards and cash. Proper equipment, software and know-how will allow you to make business checks that can be accepted anywhere.
Instructions
1. Open a business checking account. You must have a checking account in your business name in order to draw checks on the business name. You can open a business checking account through your local bank or use an online bank to open a business account.
2. Purchase bookkeeping software. It is necessary to organize and arrange your business finances. It also provides a means of printing your business checks. QuickBooks is a standard bookkeeping software used to create business checks. You can purchase QuickBooks and other accounting and bookkeeping software from your local office supply store or online at sites like Amazon.com.
3. Buy business check writing paper. This is special paper that is watermarked and has encrypted information to protect your business against counterfeit and fraud. You can purchase check writing paper that prints the check only or paper that includes the check stub as well. You can purchase this paper at an office supply store or online at office supply websites.
4. Purchase check writing font software. There are special symbols located within and between the account number and routing number that allows a bank's card reader to process the check. This software can be found online either for a fee or for free.
5. Ensure you have the correct printer. Most check writing paper and bookkeeping software require you have either a laser or inkjet printer. Make sure you have adequate ink in the printer because your checks should be as professional as possible to reduce any suspicion from the bank.
