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Virtually ever since Skype was launched in 2003 telecoms operators across Europe have argued that the company should be governed by the same laws they have to work under. The argument has been re-ignited recently after the Microsoft-owned Skype was summoned to court after refusing to pass on customer information to aid a criminal investigation. This…
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The telecoms industry is currently awash with news that from July 1st 2015 Ofcom will enforce new changes to the way calls to all 084 numbers (such as 0844, 0843 and 0845) are charged. The changes have been made following research which found people are often put off from calling these numbers due to confusion caused…
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We know that in the build up to the election 5,000 small business owners signed a letter backing the re-election of David Cameron and the Conservatives. Although some argued this was staged, it was a sign that UK business owners were edging towards supporting a new Tory government. But which parts of their manifesto lead…
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Ofcom have announced important changes to the way callers are charged for calling all 084 numbers (such as 0844 and 0843) and 087 numbers (such as 0871 and 0870). The changes are being actioned following consumer research which has found that the public are often left confused by the call chargers to these numbers. The…
read moreWe’ve noticed some confusion recently amongst the media, businesses and consumers alike about the charging mechanisms of 08 numbers and the terminology that goes alongside. We’ve decided to put our expertise to good use and put together a guide to clear up any confusion about how much your phone calls actually cost. Premium rates –…
read moreAs the New Year gets underway, it’s important that businesses wanting to grow are keeping their marketing methods up to date! We’ve put together our top 5 tips for marketing successfully in 2014: Social networking If you’re not already using social media for your business, then you NEED to start and take it seriously. Using…
read moreIf you’re planning to start up an ecommerce business then it is crucial that your website is up to scratch. 08 Direct have put together some of our top tips to remember when setting up a website so that your business can maximise its success: Keep it simple – Anything complicated will have anyone…
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