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Computer Says No: Does Your Website Work for People with Disabilities?

By Small Biz Geek on December 18, 2020 · Filed Under: Design, Internet, Legal, Web Development, WordPress Updated: December 21, 2020

Photo of a dog wearing large glasses using a computer tablet

The 2020 surge in internet use has led to record levels of online activity. It’s high time for businesses to check that their apps and websites are fully accessible to all.

UK Contractors Operating Ltd Companies Should Be Mad as Hell with HMRC and IR35

By Small Biz Geek on March 10, 2020 · Filed Under: Filing, Legal, Miscellaneous, Operations Updated: April 17, 2020

Howard Beale from the film "Network" gets mad

HMRC are to squeeze private sector contractors in what has been described as “carpet bombing” taxation measures. The targets are individuals providing their services via a type of Limited Company called a PSC. Are you in or out of the IR35 legislation?

Privacy and Data Protection is a Matter of Life and Death

By Small Biz Geek on May 22, 2018 · Filed Under: Internet, Legal, Security Updated: November 25, 2020

Elizabeth Denham

A data protection failing can threaten everything from a person’s bank account to their life, or, at the very least, cause damage and stress.

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: May 9, 2019

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.

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? 

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…

Theresa May’s Snoopers’ Charter Gives Unprecedented Legal Surveillance Power to Spooks

By Small Biz Geek on July 12, 2016 · Filed Under: Internet, Legal Updated: April 3, 2018

Theresa May's Snooper's Charter

Theresa May is coming for you, big or small, guilty or innocent. She wants to legally hack your internet devices under the Investigatory Powers Bill…

Vote “Remain” in the EU: Britain is a Steadying Hand on Digital Law Madness

By Small Biz Geek on June 8, 2016 · Filed Under: Internet, Legal, Web Development Updated: February 18, 2020

EU digital law gavel and laptop

Vote “Remain”. Britain is a parental chaperone on EU digital policy, is negotiating better terms and has MEPs to represent our interests. We can do more from the inside…

How to Comply with Google’s EU Cookie Ultimatum

By Small Biz Geek on September 1, 2015 · Filed Under: Internet, Legal, Video, Web Development Updated: April 15, 2017

Google Cookie Requirements EU Law

Google have emailed webmasters warning them they must comply with the European Union website visitor cookie user consent policy by 30th September 2015…

Seriously? The European Parliament Want to Ban Hyperlinks?

By Small Biz Geek on June 16, 2015 · Filed Under: Internet, Legal Updated: October 22, 2016

European Parliament Legal Affairs Committee Links

In June 2015 the European Parliament take a vote on a copyright policy report to stop webmasters freely linking to or sharing content across the web…

DIY Excel Customer Management Database (EU Requirement)

By Small Biz Geek on September 30, 2014 · Filed Under: Design, Legal, Marketing, Operations Updated: October 22, 2016

Excel Customer Database

Small Businesses are advised to keep sales/enquiry records in a spreadsheet as part of their customer management activities…

Easy Filing System for Small Biz Receipts

By Small Biz Geek on September 9, 2014 · Filed Under: Filing, Gadgets, Legal, Software Updated: October 22, 2016

Receipt Filing System

Check out these low cost easy filing system ideas for small biz receipts and expenses. Tax returns will be hassle free if you stay on top…

Future Privacy Regulations: How Will These Affect Telemarketers?

By Small Biz Geek on July 29, 2014 · Filed Under: Legal, Marketing, Operations Updated: March 23, 2015

Marketing Telephone Headset

Over the years the telemarketing industry has gotten away lightly in terms of regulations. This is changing as the EU rolls out greater data protection laws…

Cookies, Privacy and Permission: Is Your Website Legal?

By Small Biz Geek on February 25, 2014 · Filed Under: Internet, Legal, Video, Web Development Updated: April 15, 2017

Cookies Privacy and Permission Is Your Website Legal

All websites operating in the UK and Europe need to ensure they are complying with EU data protection legislation…

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