National postal strikes could cost small businesses anywhere between £500 and £5,000, a poll by the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) has shown.
In a survey of over 1,200 small businesses, nearly half (46 per cent) estimate the postal strikes could cost them between £500 and £5,000. In the run up to Christmas, one of the [...] CONTINUE
The current postal strikes by Royal Mail workers lead more businesses into turning to broadband for alternative services.
According to technology website IT Pro, technology could help provide services while Royal Mail is on strike, despite a lack of understanding about how information is shared online and potential data security concerns.
In addition, new software such as [...] CONTINUE
The Federation of Small Businesses has called on the Government to turn post offices into “business hubs”, establishing a business desk in every branch able to offer advice on banking, insurance and other services.
Meeting room facilities should also be set up to allow businesses to contact their customers, it was suggested.
FSB chairman John Wright said: [...] CONTINUE
In an affort to alleviate the problem, the Post Office has created a new guide to assisting friends and family in getting online.
“Most people know a family member or close friend who uncertain about using the internet so teaching them how to get online is the perfect gift,” said Stewart Fox-Mills, Post Office Broadband head.
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