VANCOUVER, British Columbia--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 2, 2001--Strategic Profits Inc. ("SPI"),has released its beta version 1.0 of its recurring batch software.

SPI will have the basic batch virtual POS terminal ready for beta testing within two weeks. SPI has been a secure payment service providers since 1997, and provider of e-solutions since 1994.

The recurring batch software will provide merchants with the ability to generate a database of recurring credit card transactions through a Windows based software application. The transactions will then process automatically according to the schedule the merchant sets up. An e-invoice and e-receipting functionality will also be provided within the application. The interface is user-friendly, creates browser-based reports and allows the database to be downloaded to other desktop applications. This system will work in conjunctions with SPI's existing Verifone Payworks 3 payment engine and become part of the PayPaq(TM) stable of payment applications.

"This application will provide merchants that have recurring monthly credit card billings, like membership fees, subscriptions or payment plans, etc. with a simple to use desktop application that automates the process," says Catherine Clarke, President and CEO of Strategic Profits, Inc. "Merchants can now realize the following benefits: less manpower -- as re-keying credit card data is no longer required; less errors -- data is only input once; better record keeping -- management reports are built in; sensitive data can be kept within one secure and encrypted application."

About Strategic Profits, Inc.

SPI has been providing Internet commerce solutions to small and medium enterprises, not-for-profit and charities since 1994 including secure credit card transactions since 1997. SPI provides full Internet service offerings including online education, web hosting and design, Internet marketing, secure shopping cart and payment order systems, as well as secure payment transactions through Moneris Solutions and through out North American with GPS. Secure cash transactions are available through their partners, Hyperwallet.com! In 1998 SPI launched the communitystorefronts.com e-commerce pilot with their consortium partners Industry Canada, Royal Bank of Canada. Today, communitystorefronts.com is a fully commercialized portal offering online shopping, fundraising, and turnkey e-commerce solutions. http://www.strategicprofitsinc.com. Feb. 1, 2001 SPI, HP Canada Ltd. and TELUS announced an alliance to deliver a new generation secure Internet-based credit card payment service...PayPaq(TM)!

For further information about Strategic Profits Inc.

Catherine Clarke
Strategic Profits, Inc.
(604) 684 5671 or
email: cc@strategicprofitsinc.com
www.strategicprofitsinc.com

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