The401kStore.com Introduces Full Color Participant Statement

September 14, 2005 (PRLEAP.COM) Business News
St. Louis, Missouri - The401kStore.com's clients received a surprise this quarter - significantly enhanced quarterly participant reports. These statements, formatted as a four-page booklet, are generated in-house using cutting edge print-on-demand technology. Because the technology is new, internal programming was necessary to achieve the design requirements. The entire report is printed in color to enhance the understanding of the participants. Best of all, due to productivity gains there were no additional costs for the enhanced reports.

The401kStore.com is one of the few providers to print in color. This, along with the mailing of the statements within five business days, gives the company a significant marketing edge. Their reports are composed of four pages in booklet format

• The Cover page summarizes the quarterly and year-to-date accounting of the participant's entire balance.
• The inside has the individual funds investment and transaction activity, color-coded by asset class and risk to enhance understanding. A Pie chart depicts current investments by asset class and a "risk-o-meter" measures the overall risk of the portfolio.
• On the other inside page complete detail of all transactions during the quarter is presented.
• The Investment Watch newsletter is reprinted on the back cover of the report.

The Investment Watch is published quarterly summarizing the experts' thoughts and prognostications on the economy and the markets. Written in a conversational tone to hold interest, it provides insight to these complex issues.

Printing the reports in-house gives the401kstore.com control over the quality of the reports and the ability to deliver the reports in five business days which is impossible if it were outsourced. Also the periodic investment education provided by the Investment Watch should console plan fiduciaries. The401kStore.com has already received praises on the format and content of their reports from both clients and the public.
The401kStore.com is a wholly owed subsidiary of QBC, Inc., a regional 401(k) and pension administration company. Established in 1981, QBC, Inc. has been a leading provider of quality, timely retirement plan administrative services in the St. Louis region. Highly regarded for their knowledge and ability, QBC, Inc. has experienced consistent, steady growth. QBC, Inc. established The401kStore.com embarking on the development of a premier multi-family 401(k) solution for their clients. The401kStore.com has positioned itself to be a leader in cutting edge technology for 401(k) plans.

For more information visit www.the401kstore.com.