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Employee Training

Quick Login Employee Training Account

Get Ready to Train with Mable! (Here’s How)

  • First-time users can activate an account online
  • Employees can save credentials for future use
  • The portal provides a password reset tool

Sometimes the most convenient (and most cost-effective some may suggest) way for a company to get its employees ready for the live action of a typical workday is by using an online training program.  For example, Mitchell & Butler employees can now receive job-related training by taking advantage of the Train with Mable portal.  After the shock of being greeted by a photo of a wholesome grandma wearing boxing gloves wears off (she appears ready and able to use them), employees can enter a password to log in.  Meanwhile, those who plan on coming back often can click the Keep Me Signed In the box for an expedited login process.  In the event, an employee forgets their Train with Mable portal password they can click the Reset Your Password link and complete the 3-step reset process.

A Look at Mitchells & Butlers

  • The company operates around 1,700 restaurants and pubs located across the UK
  • Brands include (but are not limited to) Browns, Oak Tree, Ember Inns, and Vintage Inns
  • The company is one of the largest employers in the UK with over 44,000 employees
  • Origins of the company date back to 1898 when 2 Midlands families joined forces

Those who have yet to register for online access to the Train with Mable portal can do so by clicking the Activate Your Account (identification, verification, and password).  By the way, employees can search for new job openings with Mitchells & Butlers by following the instructions provided on the MB Careers and Jobs page.

Reasons to Train with Mable

  • Confidence – Something that many managers look for in today’s business world
  • Comradery – Talk with your co-workers about the highs (and lows) of the training
  • Compatibility – Know that the training received will come in handy while on the job

Mitchells & Butlers is a hospitality industry behemoth that operates throughout the United Kingdom and Germany.  The company trades publicly on the London Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol MAB.L.  In addition to hospitality, Mitchells & Butlers also dabble in industries such as leisure retailing and real estate (not to mention the company also operates as a healthcare trustee!)  Individuals with questions for Mitchells & Butlers can try reaching the company by mail, phone, or fax (a simple phone call might be the fastest and easiest way to send an inquiry).

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AMEX Membership

Apply Online Capital One

Application Capital One (Last Update April 12th, 2016)

  • Apply for a credit card from Capital One and get a response in less than 60 seconds
  • Please have the Reservation Number and Access Code from the mailing
  • The Access Code and Registration Number can usually be found near the bottom of the offer letter

Please note the Reservation Number will be 16 digits long and the Access Code will be 6 digits in length (these numbers always appear together on the mailing offer on the bottom portion).  Capital One is an equal housing lender and does not provide, endorse, or guarantee and is not liable for third-party products under any circumstances.

Application Capital One Reading

  • Applications using a PO Box will be declined and a valid email address will be required
  • Customers will be asked to provide information about their annual income i.e. income from including full-time, part-time, or seasonal jobs, self-employment, interest or dividends, retirement, and public assistance
  • Rent, Child support, and Alimony does count as income it if arrive on a regular, reliable basis
  • Capital One will contact you by mail if proof of income is required with a list of acceptable documents
  • Employment questions will be asked to verify the applicant has access to regular funds
  • If the system is not able to make an automatic decision in 60 seconds the applicant will receive a letter via US mail in 7 to 10 days with status

Any questions about any of the above policies associated with a Capital One Application can be directed to 1-800-955-7070.  To add someone to the account please call the number on the back of the Capital One Credit Card.

Capital One

  • McLean-based bank holding company specializing in credit cards
  • The firm was founded in 1994 as a spin-off of the prestigious Signet Financial Corp
  • The firm has revenues of over 20 billion US Dollars

Capital One was an industry leader in those annoying mass marketing of credit card offers and is the fourth largest user of the US Postal Service due to the massive amount of offers they send out on a daily basis.

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Register Rewards

Pay Amazon Rewards Visa Card Online

Chase Amazon Pay Bill

  • Make a payment online and conduct other account-related activities
  • Requires the customer to have an online account associated with an Amazon Rewards Visa Card

Please note when making a payment online before 8 PM Eastern Time the payment will be credited/posted that very day.  When making an Amazon Rewards Visa Card payment after 8 PM Eastern Time the payment will NOT be credited/posted until the next day.

Other ways to make a payment? 

  1. By mail: Cardmember Services, P.O. Box 94014, Palatine, IL 60094-4014 (PLEASE be sure to list the customer’s account name and number)
  2. Via Western Union:  Use the Code City WALNUT (allow up to 7 days before the payment is posted)
  3. At a Chase Bank in person: Find a Chase Bank in any location via locator.chase.com

When making a payment via US mail please DO NOT send cash (customers are encouraged to make a payment to Chase via check associated with a good-standing checking account).

Common issues that customers may encounter when using a Chase Amazon Bill Pay reward card?

  • Dispute a charge by calling the toll-free number found on the back of the Amazon Chase credit card
  • When conducting a balance transfer please allow 3 to 15 business days for the transaction to be completed
  • Chase offers FREE account alerts and customers are limited to a maximum of four email addresses and two phone numbers to receive Alerts via the fine print

JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. is a Chicago Based financial institution with a net income of over 20 billion US Dollars.  The firm is considered one of the major players (aka top dogs) in the banking business.

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Employee Training

Employee Login Continental Benefits Portal

My Conti Benefits Portal

  • Existing users can log in with a username and password
  • New users can begin the account registration process
  • Benefits Support Center can be reached by phone

Both getting registered for next year’s benefits and managing this year’s benefits are very important functions of any employee benefits portal.  However, once the former has been successfully taken care of the latter becomes the main focus of most employees.  My Conti Benefits portal users who need to manage current 2018 benefits can gain quick access by entering a username and account password before clicking the Login button.  Please note that users who have forgotten an account password must enter a username to confirm their identity and begin the reset process.  In the event that an employee can’t come up with a username, it will be necessary to enter a role that best describes who they are before beginning the account recovery process (Member, Benefits Administrator, Agent, Carrier Representative, or Vista Administrator).  Users who abruptly recall a My Conti Benefits portal username or password while in the middle of the recovery process can click the Cancel button to back out and return to the login screen.

Wait a sec…I’m a bit confused about what role best describes me……

  • Member – An individual with permission to manage their own enrollment in benefits
  • Benefits Administrator – An HR representative designated to manage benefit enrollment
  • Agent – The designated representative from the agency supporting benefit enrollment
  • Vista Administrator – Those described as having this role are Benefitfocus employees
  • Carrier Representative – An insurance carrier representative handling the enrollment

Employees who have yet to set up a My Conti Benefits portal account can begin by entering a Company Key, Social Security Number, and date of birth before clicking the Continue button to proceed with the registration process.  Those who don’t already have a Company Key are encouraged to contact their Benefits Administrator for further assistance with the account registration.  Questions about the benefits enrollment or management processes can be addressed by calling the My Conti Benefits Support Center between the hours of 7 AM and 7 PM Central Time Monday Through Friday (safe to say more invigorating things can be found to do on the weekends!).

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Register Rewards

Register Rewards Online

Bank Of America Easy Rewards

  • Activate a current BOA reward program offer online
  • Requires the registration code from the offer received via US mail

For those who do not have a registration code please enter the customer’s last name, the last 4 digits of the BOA account, and the zip code of the BOA customer to view your current offers. No sense in letting an EASY Reward go to waste! Unless you don’t like to be rewarded, that is. If that’s the case you may have bigger fish to fry than worrying about this brilliant offer. Take a few minutes to think it over. If you’ve decided that you’re NOT one of the few customers on the planet who can’t stand easy wards…proceed!

Popular Bank Of America Easy Rewards Programs?

  • WorldPoints: Redeem points for popular gift cards, travel, cash, and more.  Members will earn 1 point per $1 spent on all purchases.  Members receive an extra 10X bonus points (max) when shopping online at the WorldPoints Mall.
  • BankAmericard Cash Rewards: 2% at grocery stores and 3% on gas and 1% on all other qualifying purchases.  Grocery and Gas are capped at a combined $1,500 per month.  Most offers will come with a sweet $100 bonus when a customer spends $500 in the first 3 months of opening a BankAmericard Cash account.
  • BankAmericard Travel Rewards Card:  Caters to those who like to travel the world.  1.5 points for every $1 you spend on purchases and travel anywhere.  No annual fees or blackout dates.  Points can be redeemed for common travel expenses to include:  flights, hotels, rental cars, upscale resorts, or baggage fees.

If you’re one who’s all about due diligence, make a more informed choice by requesting a sample Credit Card Agreement featuring rates, fees, and other important information. This is a helpful option if you’re not one for making a fast decision, are easily confused, or are not financially savvy. It’s ALWAYS better to have a firm understanding of what you’re getting yourself into before jumping into any kind of agreement that has the potential to lay a big ole bag of high-interest debt at your doorstep. However, if you know the facts and do it the RIGHT way, you can enjoy plenty of free credit so long as you pay that bill off every month by the due date! And ack up some rewards while you’re at it!

By the way, if you’re confused about where to find your registration number go ahead and click that. the icon at www.bankofamerica.com/easyrewards. After doing so a small box will appear that lets you know exactly where to look for the correspondence you received.

Bank Of America Contact Information

  • A Charlotte-based financial firm
  • Employs over 200,000 people worldwide
  • Rivaled by Chase Bank, Citi, and Wells Fargo

BOA offers a variety of financial products to clients including traditional and money market savings accounts and nontraditional forms of investment including working capital management and treasury solutions.  The firm was founded in 1874 and is headed by Mr. Brian T. Moynihan (CEO) and Mr. Bruce R. Thompson (CFO).

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Guide & Reviews

Activate Walmart Card (Guide & Reviews)

Walmart & Capital One:  Activate Your Card

  • You can either sign in or enroll to begin your card activation
  • If you need to enroll you’ll have to sign up for a Capital One account
  • Customers who already have an existing Capital One account can sign in
  • Go to walmart.capitalone.com/activate to begin either process

In case you haven’t gotten the memo, Walmart & Capital One have joined forces.  The result is a brand-spanking new Walmart card.  However, a transition like this can also result in some consumer confusion.  For instance, many customers will need to sign up for a Capital One account to begin using the card.  If you’re one of these folks, there’s no need to worry (the process is EASY).

Signing Up For Capital One to Activate Your Walmart Card

  • Start by providing some basic info to help Capital One find you in the system
  • Next, click the Find Me button to proceed (you can enroll once you’re located)
  • If you have issues with enrollment try clicking the live chat link for help
  • Tip of the day:  make sure your information is correct before searching!

As we discussed early, you don’t have to enroll if you already have a Capital One account.  If you’re one of the lucky ducks who can bypass this step, simply click the sign-in button to access your account.  Once logged in, you can proceed with activating your Walmart Card (a similar process to beginning a Citi Balance Transfer).

What People Are Saying About the Walmart Capital One Card

Andrea L.  – To be honest, they had me at 5% back at Walmart.  Everything after that is just icing on the cake!

Jake F. – The transition process wasn’t all that bad and I am once again earning plenty of cash back.  Just glad to have my card back in action.

Benny P.  – I’ve always liked those Capital One commercials so kinda happy about it.

In case you need help with your Walmart Capital One Login

  • You can change to language at the top right of the screen (English or Spanish)
  • Forgot your login info?  Click that link located below the activation options!
  • Need some personal assistance?  Check out the numbers below for Capital One customer service.

Walmart Capital One Card Reviews from Around the Web

Robin from Nerd Wallet – “If you shop online, the rewards are among the best in its class.”

Note from Editor at Wallet Hub – “best for people with good or excellent credit who frequently shop at Walmart, especially Walmart.com, and live near a location with an attached gas station.”

Holly from The Balance – “The Capital One Walmart Rewards Card offers generous and surprisingly flexible rewards that are valuable for Walmart shoppers.”

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AETV Authorize

Activate an A&E TV Streaming Device

AETV Authorize

  • The type of device must be selected to begin
  • An activation code will be needed during the process
  • A&E channel corporate contact info is available

It could be argued (or calmly discussed) that many cable subscribers aren’t getting the full value out of their subscriptions.  The reasoning behind such as statement has to do with the many who have yet to discover the ability to stream cable content online (believe it or not many such folks still exist).  A&E subscribers who want to start getting the full bang for their buck can begin the streaming activation process by going to the AETV Authorize page and selecting the type of device that requires activation (Roku, Amazon Fire TV, Apple TV).  Once the device has been confirmed a provider can be selected from the list shown in the middle of the page.  Those who don’t see their provider in the featured list (AT&T, Bell, Bell Aliant, Spectrum, Xfinity, Cox, DIRECTV, DIRECTV NOW, Dish, Frontier, Hulu, Mediacom, Optimum, Rogers, Shaw, Telus, Verizon) can utilize the More Providers drop-down list to see all that is available (get ready for some searching because its a LOT).  After the desired provided has been selected the activation code can be entered into the A&E Authorize page to continue with the activation process.

Available Shows on A&E

  • Barry’d Treasure – Barry Weiss from Storage Wars goes on a collectible-finding journey
  • Barter Kings – A fascinating look at the jobs of Steve McHugh and Antonio Palazzola
  • Donnie Loves Jenny – Features celebrity couple Jenny McCarthy and Donnie Walberg
  • Storage Wars: Northern Treasures – Get ready for some haggling every Wednesday
  • Fix This Yard – Amy Devers and Alan Luxmore spend a weekend transforming a yard

After the activation code has been entered at the AETV Authorize page the Continue button can be clicked to proceed to the selected provider’s site to continue with the device activation process (once at the provider site the subscription must be confirmed before completing the process).  Those with corporate-related questions for A&E can try writing to the network’s office in New York, New York (also known as the BIG APPLE!).

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AMEX Membership

AMEX Gift Card Balance Check

American Express My Gift Card

  • Check available funds and transaction history with an AMEX gift card number
  • When entering the Card number, do not put any spaces between numbers

Please note that American Express Gift Cards and Business Gift Cards are useable in the U.S., Puerto Rico, and USVI and cannot be used at cruise lines, for recurring billing purchases, or at ATMs.  All AMEX gift cards offer no fees and can be refunded if the card is stolen.  All funds associated with American Express gift cards do not expire and can be loaded with the following dominations: $25, 50, $100, $200, $500, $70, $100, $2000, or $3000.

AMEX Gift Card FAQ

  • American Express does not ship Gift Cards to the states of HI and VT due to Federal Regulations
  • All gift card orders are capped at $5,000
  • No hard-to-swallow inactivity fees or other slimy fees after purchase
  • Gift cards cannot be used on cruise lines, for recurring billing purchases, or at ATMs

For those who purchased an AMEX gift card between January 1, 2002, and September 21, 2011, please read about the American Express gift cards lawsuit entitled Kaufman v. American Express Gift Card.  The lawsuit was held in the United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois and involved over 70 million gift card purchases.

American Express is considered a well-to-do charge and credit payment card firm.  The company dates back to 1850 as a small mail express business headed in Buffalo, NY.  Today American Express has grown to be one of the world’s largest financial firms with revenues exceeding $30 billion dollars on a yearly basis.

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Report Streaming

Activate Bleacher Report Streaming

BR Live: Activate Your Device

  • You must log in to your account to begin the activation
  • New users must create an account to proceed
  • You can browse the Frequently Asked Questions for help
  • Easy account recovery is available if you’re having login issues

These days it’s hard to call yourself a TRUE sports fan if you can’t stream your favorite teams online.  Fortunately, doing so is becoming easier by the day.  For instance, if you have a Bleacher Report Live Pass account you can set up live streaming in just a few minutes.  In order to get started, simply go to the device activation page and log in with your username and password.  Once you’re logged in your TV will refresh automatically and you can complete the streaming setup process.

A Look at Bleacher Report Live Pass

  • The services cost either $9.99 per month or $79.99 per year (save more with yearly!)
  • Offers nontraditional sports such as arm wrestling, soccer, lacrosse, and many more
  • You also receive bonus content such as highlight shows and replays with your pass
  • Bleacher Report Live Pass Commercial accounts are also available (might be worth it!)

By the way, don’t worry if you’re having problems logging in – there’s help for that!  To recover your password, simply click the link and enter your email address.  Next, check your email for a link that you can use to reset your password.

Another cool feature of the activation page is the grade-A customer support.  If you need help with setting up streaming, simply click the Support tab at the top of the page for access to FAQs, live chat, and even over-the-phone assistance (something that is becoming increasingly rare nowadays, unfortunately).

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Online Renewal

Begin AAA Online Renewal Questionnaire

Taking the AAA RQ (Renewal Questionnaire)

  • Information from the questionnaire must be entered
  • Account login and registration are both available
  • Roadside assistance is available over the phone

When it comes time to renew something one is often encountered with a few questions.  AAA customers who have received a Renewal Questionnaire can get started with the answering by hopping on the internet and surfing over to the AAA RQ page.  Once on the page, a policy number, last name, and date of birth must be entered into the blank fields before clicking the Complete Questionnaire button (see the sample posted below).  Customers who want to log in to an online account can click the Sign In button posted at the top of the AAA RQ page and enter a username along with a password.  Those who are drawing a blank when it comes to an account password can enter a username and zip code to be emailed a link to create a new one.  Customers who are coming up short on remembering a username will need to enter their 16-digit Membership Number to complete the retrieval process (an image of an AAA card is posted showing the Membership Number circled in red).

A Brief yet Informative Glance at AAA

  • Origins of the company date back to 1902 when The Automobile Club of Saint Louis was founded
  • Emergency roadside assistance was first established in 1915 by 5 motorcycle-mounted mechanics
  • Harry S. Truman was once a salesman for AAA before going on to become the United States president

Those who are looking to sign up for AAA services can click the Join button at the top of the AAA RQ page to view 3 levels of membership (Classic for $58, AAA Plus for $85, and AAA Premier for $110).  Once a membership level is decided on the Select button can be tapped to proceed with the registration process.  Those who are currently stuck out on the road wondering how on earth they are going to get help may want to try calling AAA Roadside Assistance.