Plain & Simple GDPR Updates
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Proving your identity and GDPR
One of the many points of the whole GDPR (General Data Protection Regulations) is to improve security on how data on individuals is collected and to reduce the amount of unnecessary information stored on us all. Many organisations require proof of identity (ID) in order to provide you with a service. From banks to […]
Continue readingEntrepreneurs: The 5 stages of GDPR
GDPR came into action in May 2018, and for some business owners, it was a complete shock. In fact, many went through the 5 stages of GDPR without realising that it wasn’t as tough as they thought. Also, when entrepreneurs reached the 5th stage of GDPR they started to notice something different – more people […]
Continue readingAre your referrals GDPR compliant?
Recently a KoffeeKlatch customer asked in one of our groups: – Is its GDPR compliant that our accountant has referred us to an IFA? The IFA contacted us and knew all the details of our business and our finance but we had no idea when we handed over our books to a new accountant at […]
Continue reading7 Tips And Tricks To Maintain Privacy And Remain Safe When Working Virtually
Global outsourcing is a relatively new thing in the business world – especially with small and medium businesses. This kind of outsourcing – namely hiring VA’s – can prove to be extremely useful and helpful. You could save yourself a lot of time and money this way. However, there are – as with many new […]
Continue readingWhat GDPR & Slimming Pills Have in Common
With the deadline for GDPR looming I can understand why a lot of small business owners are looking for a quick fix. There are two types of business owner. The first type is aware of GDPR, they’ve made some decisions and they’ve hired a VA or joined a support group and they’re slowly and steadily […]
Continue readingGDPR: The Elephant in the Room
This week I’ve been part of a panel for Moneybox on BBC Radio 4 talking about GDPR. I’ve had an amazing response from business owners all over the UK, especially when I told the ICO representative what I thought! You can hear the conversation here – http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b09xcshq As well as all the scaremongering about GDPR, it […]
Continue readingDo I Need a Data Protection Officer?
One of the questions we’re often asked about is “Does our business need a data protection officer?” At KoffeeKlatch we like to make things simple and easy for you to understand, after all, who has time to learn to speak fluent legal? (Aside from us of course!) Found this infographic useful? Feel free to use […]
Continue readingDo you work in the health industry? GDPR getting you down? Start here:
Making people feel good about themselves is a really worthwhile vocation. Getting your hair or nails done can really lift your spirits. Maybe you’re a chiropractor or other health therapist, and you don’t need me to share with you how great it feels when you’ve worked your magic on your clients. Because you work with […]
Continue readingThe Chief Elf Officer Reports on Santa’s Business
I cannot confirm or deny that this is the official CEO business statement from Santa’s business as it would indicate that he’s had a data breach. A fine of 4% of Santa’s turnover may change the face of Christmas forever and you won’t have a smiling loved one waiting for you under the mistletoe! A […]
Continue readingListbuilding: Right or wrong? Adding your LinkedIn contacts to your email list
You know that growing your business means staying in contact with your leads. You’ve been to an event or seen a live stream (maybe it was a networking breakfast) where you were told to add your LinkedIn contacts to your email list. Are you adding your LinkedIn contacts to your email lists or paying your […]
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