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Magazine Advertising Scam: Bogus Children’s Cancer Charity Misleading Small Businesses

By Small Biz Geek on March 13, 2018 · Filed Under: Marketing, Miscellaneous, Scams Updated: February 28, 2019

Kids for Life Bogus Charity Magazine Cover

Don’t be misled by this classic magazine advertising scam in which small businesses seeking exposure are hoodwinked by ruthless rogues claiming to be running a real charity. This particular operation is called “Kids for Life”. It was heavily criticised on an edition of BBC Radio 4’s “You and Yours”.

UK Businesses Electronically Processing Data Are Legally Required to Register with the ICO

By Small Biz Geek on February 13, 2018 · Filed Under: Internet, Legal, Marketing, Operations Updated: March 7, 2018

Do you run a UK company, partnership or sole proprietorship in which you electronically collect and keep data that identifies individuals? You need to notify the Information Commissioner’s Office, which is the independent regulator enforcing the laws that govern privacy.

Stolen Credit Card Email Scam Targets Small Businesses and Service Providers

By Small Biz Geek on January 30, 2018 · Filed Under: Internet, Legal, Miscellaneous, Scams, Security Updated: January 10, 2019

Hand holding a credit card in front of a laptop computer

Get wise to this socially-engineered credit card fraud operation relying on the greed and opportunism of the recipient. Email, social media and instant messaging are the communication channels used in this scam.

Nuisance Calls, Emails and Empty Promises: The Bungling Incompetence of Yell.com

By Small Biz Geek on December 12, 2017 · Filed Under: Legal, Marketing, Sales Updated: February 15, 2021

Nuisance Calls, Emails and Empty Promises The Bungling Incompetence of Yell

I’ve honestly had it with Yell, or hibu, or whatever their trading name is. This outfit doesn’t understand the meaning of the words “please stop calling me”. Their services are rubbish too.

“Don’t Make Me Think: Revisited” – Steve Krug (Book Review)

By Small Biz Geek on November 14, 2017 · Filed Under: Books, Design, Web Development Updated: September 4, 2020

Don't Make Me think - Steve Krug

A person of average technical ability must be able to navigate your website easily. This is required reading for anyone wanting to create a better experience for their visitors…

How to Hit Back (Gracefully) Against Fake Negative Google Reviews

By Small Biz Geek on October 10, 2017 · Filed Under: Legal, Marketing, Social Updated: March 12, 2018

Fake Negative Google Reviews

The Google business review system is suffering from fake negative comments commissioned by competitors or published by trolls acting alone. What can you do to combat this? 

How Safe Is Your Password from the $450 Billion Cybercrime Industry?

By Small Biz Geek on September 12, 2017 · Filed Under: Internet, Scams, Security Updated: March 12, 2018

Cyber criminal wearing a hooded top

How strong is your password? In 2016, cyber criminals profited $450 billion and show no signs of slowing. We need to be on a war footing.

QR Codes Could Get the Chance They Deserve Thanks to iOS 11

By Small Biz Geek on August 8, 2017 · Filed Under: Design, Software, Web Development Updated: November 7, 2019

QR Codes

QR codes are great in theory. They’re a novel means for accessing information via smartphone, but the adoption rate among consumers is fairly low. That could change…

Claw Back Time and Improve Business Communications with Private Videos

By Small Biz Geek on June 13, 2017 · Filed Under: Audio, Operations, Software, Video Updated: September 12, 2017

Private Videos for Business Communications

Need to explain a difficult concept? When business associates are unable to get together, prerecorded digital screen capture video is an effective multimedia memo…

Google Security Smackdown: Websites Without HTTPS Will Suffer

By Small Biz Geek on May 9, 2017 · Filed Under: Software, Web Development Updated: May 14, 2019

Google Chrome browser security warnings

Following several years of communiqué, Google has pushed the button and decreed all websites must become “secure” and adopt https. If your site visitors use Chrome, pay attention…

Argh! Why Does Google Delete Genuine Business Reviews?

By Small Biz Geek on March 14, 2017 · Filed Under: Internet, Marketing, Software Updated: February 8, 2018

Deleted Google My Business Reviews

Google deletes genuine “My Business” reviews by real customers. The frustration is incredible. Can the reviews be restored? Let’s find out…

Cheap Instant Website Builders: Should We Dump Them?

By Small Biz Geek on February 14, 2017 · Filed Under: Design, Software, Web Development Updated: April 10, 2019

Woman frustrated with laptop

What is so bad about instant online website builders, if the claims are to be believed? Are jealous rival designers defending their turf? This could be a messy breakup…

Rant: Manipulative Website Email Popovers Look Like Backhanded Ransom Notes

By Small Biz Geek on January 10, 2017 · Filed Under: Marketing, Web Development Updated: February 22, 2018

Okay, so we’re all sick of full screen pop up dominators on websites begging for email subscribers. Right? Let’s rant…

“Youtility” by Jay Baer (Book Review)

By Small Biz Geek on December 13, 2016 · Filed Under: Books Updated: May 10, 2019

Youtility by Jay Baer

Thanks to pixels and psychological tact, the classic advertising model has been superseded by marketing based on being useful and helping people, says Jay Baer in his book Youtility…

Warning: Dubious Web Industry “Regulator” Selling Questionable Business Leads

By Small Biz Geek on November 15, 2016 · Filed Under: Legal, Marketing, Scams, Web Development Updated: March 12, 2018

Dishonest businessman with fingers crossed behin back

Hold on to your lunch money. There’s a UK internet business lead generator outfit operating under false pretenses and making misleading claims…

Return of The Apprentice: Lord Sugar Still Milking BBC & Flogging SEO

By Small Biz Geek on October 4, 2016 · Filed Under: Miscellaneous Updated: September 12, 2017

Alan Sugar

Popular BBC business soap opera The Apprentice returns as series 12 and Alan Sugar treat us to more tedious TV. It’s Big Brother in pinstripe and enough is enough…

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