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The latest Business news from our blog

Stay informed with the latest updates, insights, and trends shaping the world of business. From local developments in Swindon to major shifts in the global market, our Business News section keeps you up to speed on what matters most to businesses today. Whether you’re a startup founder, a seasoned entrepreneur, or just curious about the business landscape, you’ll find news, analysis, and expert opinions to help you stay ahead of the curve.
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Chris Grant (he/him)

O’Brien Media is now an accredited Living Wage Employer

We’re please to announce that we have been accredited as a Living Wage Employer. Our Living Wage commitment will see everyone working at O’Brien Media receive a minimum hourly wage of £9.00 in the UK or £10.55 in London. Both rates are significantly higher than the government minimum for over 25s, which currently stands at £8.21 per hour.

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Chris Grant (he/him)

A fun and successful day at the Southwest Business Expo

At the last minute, well, a week before the event, we decided to exhibit at the Southwest Business Expo at the Steam Museum, Swindon. The event was a great success, we spoke with a whole host of different people representing a diverse range of businesses in Wiltshire and further afield.

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Business
Chris Grant (he/him)

European payments are changing from September 14, 2019

Beginning September 14, 2019, PSD2 regulation will require Strong Customer Authentication (SCA) for many online payments made by European customers, to help reduce fraud. To ensure payments will not be declined, businesses will need to build an extra layer of authentication into online card payments, unless transaction-specific exemptions apply.

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Business
Tom Furmanski

Social media SEO trends heading into 2019

There’s been talk about social media as a ranking factor for a long time. In 2010, Google said social media was a ranking factor (that means if