Month: April 2020

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Fintechs need to be accredited for CBILSs and Bounce Back Loans

Chris Grant (he/him) April 30, 2020 0 Comments
A fifth of SMEs bank with fintechs, such as Tide. Financial technology - fintech for short - describes the combination of financial services and technology to provide a larger range of convenient financial services and financial products. Examples of products and services provided by fintechs include primarily app-based banking (such as the service offered by Tide), mobile payments, peer-to-peer...
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Let customers know your special hours for May on Google My Business

Andy Smart April 28, 2020 0 Comments
When your business has an irregular schedule, like holidays or special events, you can enter special hours in advance to let customers know when you’re open via the special opening hours option on Google My Business (and Google Maps). If you haven't updated your hours, we recommend that you do. Google may call you to make sure they’re accurate. Visit Google My Business Help to learn more...
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Criminals are exploiting fear of COVID19 pandemic to scam victims out of cash

Andy Smart April 25, 2020 0 Comments
Scams over the phone are nothing new, but, in the current climate, they are being adapted. Criminals are exploiting the need to keep ourselves safe and take protective measures during the COVID19 pandemic and are reinventing their scams to use Coronavirus as a hook. Any unsolicited phone calls should be treated with extreme caution, and if they’re asking for payment details it’s highly likely...
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Google search commands to refine searches and become a Google Pro

Andy Smart April 25, 2020 0 Comments
Google Search has built-in commands to help users refine their queries and find more relevant results. Here are some you can utilize next time the results you’re seeing aren’t very useful: Search for an exact match: Put a word or phrase inside quotes. Combine searches: Put “OR” between each search query. Exclude words from search results: Put – in front of a word you want to leave...
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Signing your O’Brien Media web design contract with Adobe Sign on a mobile device

Signing your O'Brien Media web design contract, or other documents, is handled via Adobe Sign allowing digital signatures to be used and speeding up the process of contract completion. The below steps show you how to do this on a mobile device. Signing on a mobile device Step 1 First, you'll get an email from your sales contact at O'Brien Media, sent by Adobe Sign. Click the "Review and Sign"...
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Coronavirus Business Support Page on GOV.UK Website

Andy Smart April 20, 2020 0 Comments
GOV.UK have updated their website to include a section specifically aimed at supporting businesses during the Covid-19 pandemic: Find out what financial support you can get for your business Find out how you can claim your employees' wages through the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme Find out how to apply for a grant if you're self-employed All information relating to Business Support can now be...
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