April 2010

Monthly Archive

Share purchase scams still rampant

21 Apr 2010 | : Media

It seems that share buy scams are still rampant.  Click the image to read.
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I wonder how many people either do not read carefully or just do not understand…

Despite them saying their price and the recent share price it is well known that many people may not fully understand the results of their actions.

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Woolworths to stop credit option on debit card transactions

18 Apr 2010 | : Business, General

It seems the cost of shopping at Woolworths supermarkets is about to get a little more expensive if you use a Visa or Mastercard debit card with news that the supermarket giant will no longer be allowing people to use the credit option when using debit cards.

As reported in Inside Retailing

“The only change for customers using Visa Debit and MasterCard Debit cards will soon be the need to press either the `cheque’ or `savings’ buttons to access their funds through the Australian-owned eftpos network, rather than the international credit card network,” Woolworths said.

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10 ways our free SMS toolbar button can make your life easier

06 Apr 2010 | : General, Media

Need to send a quick txt message but hate typing it out on your phone keypad? Want to send messages cheaper? Technology makes both these scenarios easier and from the comfort of you desktop.

SMS Central has a great little free app in its user interface that allows you to place a toolbar button on your browser that allows fast and convenient sending of text messages.

Here are 10 reasons why you should get your toolbar button:

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Legal firm locks in cases by SMS

06 Apr 2010 | : Business, Communications, consumer engagement, Marketing, SMS

Winning business is hard, no matter what industry you are in. But the legal fraternity can experience some unique issues when they deal in some specialised areas.

A legal firm using our SMS Central service has found that SMS provides a quick and cost effective way of maintaining the momentum of turning potential clients into new clients.

They do this by sending reminders about completion and return of forms that are needed to secure them as clients and so save the time and cost of sending a reminder letter and at less cost and staff time than phoning. Continue Reading »

WD-40 – more than one use

01 Apr 2010 | : Marketing

Well it is Thursday afternoon in the lead-up to Easter so here is a bit of trivia for you. This came to me via a newsletter so I cannot guarantee it’s accuracy.

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