Business - The Binder Blog https://thebinderblog.com News, Info, Random Thu, 03 Aug 2023 17:58:13 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.4.1 https://thebinderblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/the-binder-blog-logo-favicon.png Business - The Binder Blog https://thebinderblog.com 32 32 3 Signs It’s Time to Upgrade Your Cloud Phone System https://thebinderblog.com/business/3-signs-its-time-to-upgrade-your-cloud-phone-system/ https://thebinderblog.com/business/3-signs-its-time-to-upgrade-your-cloud-phone-system/#respond Thu, 03 Aug 2023 17:58:13 +0000 https://thebinderblog.com/?p=6560 Suppose you have a customer call in with a question or complaint. Without an integrated system, a representative would have no access to that person’s […]

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Suppose you have a customer call in with a question or complaint. Without an integrated system, a representative would have no access to that person’s history or past interactions.

Experiencing Frequent Outages

If customers regularly get busy signals or receive a no-service prompt when calling your business, it’s time to switch to a new system. Customer service is essential in any industry, and making sure callers can always connect with your team will keep them happy and boost brand loyalty.

With a cloud-based phone solution, you can also take advantage of other features that help to improve customer service and make workflows more efficient. For example, the top providers have CRM integration, so your agents can quickly access customer information to understand callers better and provide more effective support.

Upgrading to a cloud-based phone system is the best way to ensure your organization’s communications are never interrupted. You’ll also get access to advanced features like HD voice for improved communication quality, video conference calls, and more. You can check out this blog to learn more.

Spending a Lot of Time Troubleshooting

A business phone system that goes down frustrates customers and stops sales. If you and your team are spending a lot of time troubleshooting, it’s time to upgrade to a cloud solution that provides reliability.

Traditional voice systems are costly to maintain. Switching to a UCaaS solution with a managed service provider means reducing overhead and saving money.

With a cloud phone system, you can free your employees from their desk phones and allow them to work remotely without missing calls. This can help them stay hyper-focused on providing customer service and driving sales. It can also help you save money by allowing remote workers to use their cell phones for business purposes rather than paying for company-provided office phones and home lines.

Missing Out on Valuable Features

It may be time to upgrade if you’re stuck with a phone system that can’t scale or provide you with the features your business needs. Modern PBX systems allow more efficient workflows with auto-attendant, call routing, and voicemail-to-text features.

For remote teams, cloud communication systems offer more streamlined ways to work with colleagues and clients. Many of these systems can integrate with customer relationship management software to make it easy for teams to understand a caller’s situation and resolve issues.

In addition, cloud phone systems can handle more than standard PBX functionality. For instance, many support unified communications as a service (UCaaS) solutions to help businesses manage and scale their communication needs. This includes collaboration tools, videoconferencing capabilities, and even business analytics.

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The effects of financial crime https://thebinderblog.com/category/business/the-effects-of-financial-crime/ https://thebinderblog.com/category/business/the-effects-of-financial-crime/#respond Tue, 21 Mar 2023 06:11:00 +0000 https://thebinderblog.com/?p=6316 The advent of digital technology has meant that we are now at much greater risk from having our money and savings stolen than ever before. […]

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The advent of digital technology has meant that we are now at much greater risk from having our money and savings stolen than ever before. Banks, building societies and financial institutions all have security measures in place to protect our cash when it is with them. It is extremely hard for a hacking group to be able to get through to the transferring of money for example. There are encryption and codes that are designed by some of the finest minds in the cyber security world. One such example is that of KNOW YOUR CUSTOMER. The failure of banking, through fraud and financial crime can be viewed, spread and felt through the economy on every level.

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Large scale financial crime can result in many changes. Legislation from the government is one of the many options that can be put in place. Organisations such as the Financial Conduct authority can start to take control of financial institutions and create the correct kind of environment that will allow them to know exactly how to behave and operate and ways in which they can control the problem of financial crime.

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For us, the average bank customer, it means increased security checks and possible loss of products and rates as banks attempt to limit the damage that financial crime poses. Unfortunately the amount of people prosecuted responsible for financial crime, at all levels from executive to lower placed workers, is nowhere near that of other crimes.

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Is Money Laundering the same as Tax Evasion https://thebinderblog.com/category/business/is-money-laundering-the-same-as-tax-evasion/ https://thebinderblog.com/category/business/is-money-laundering-the-same-as-tax-evasion/#respond Fri, 27 Jan 2023 05:44:13 +0000 https://thebinderblog.com/?p=6302 In the world of finance there are certain grey areas that defy definition and if they occur often go to the courts. However, there are […]

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In the world of finance there are certain grey areas that defy definition and if they occur often go to the courts. However, there are two areas of finance that are thought of as clearly wrong and illegal. These are Money laundering and tax evasion. However it cannot be said that both are the same thing. Here are the reasons why. It is true to say that if found guilty of doing them you or your accountant and financial advisor will face punitive action and a possible prison sentence.

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Money laundering is the act of trying to take money illegally obtained and place it in the mainstream economy. Banks and building societies are the usual targets for this when criminals attempt to open bank and savings accounts or they try to use a large sum of cash as a deposit. It’s why financial services buy AML IDENTITY VERIFICATION, like those from https://www.w2globaldata.com/regulatory-compliance-solutions-and-software/aml-id-checks/ to protect them and us. Another attempt at money laundering is to buy large luxury items only to sell them quickly for the cash, which is easier for the criminals to invest elsewhere.

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Tax evasion is the act of attempting to avoid paying tax that is legitimately owed to the HMRC either through earnings and dealings. For the most part this is either hiding income in offshore companies and savings schemes or just plainly lying about what you have actually earned by misdeclaring the amounts.

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Investing your money wisely, advice for beginners https://thebinderblog.com/category/business/investing-your-money-wisely-advice-for-beginners/ https://thebinderblog.com/category/business/investing-your-money-wisely-advice-for-beginners/#respond Sun, 08 Jan 2023 06:12:58 +0000 https://thebinderblog.com/?p=6290 There are a few rules to remember when thinking about investing your hard earned money:  Never invest more than you can afford to lose, Don’t […]

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There are a few rules to remember when thinking about investing your hard earned money:  Never invest more than you can afford to lose, Don’t put all the money you want to invest into the same account, If you can’t leave your investment alone to grow for at least five years, then put your money into a savings account, The bigger return you expect from your investment the higher the risk, and get financial advice from a professional before investing in any “To good to be true”  schemes.

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ALWAYS get an AML IDENTITY CHECK on any company you are thinking about investing in from a professional company such as W2 they will carry out an Anti-Money-Laundering check to make sure your investment is as safe as possible.  You could decide to invest in an ISA, this should probably be your first flurry into the world of investments as everyone over the age of eighteen has a tax-free allowance from the Government of £20,000 so you won’t pay tax on any gains you make on Stocks and Shares.

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You may have heard about Cryptocurrency, this is a digital form of money used in online trading platforms where you put a certain amount of your money into an account and then use that to buy Bitcoins, Ether, Binance Coin, Tether, Solana, or Xrp to name just a few options.  If they go up, you make virtual money and if they go down you lose.

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The training you should consider for your staff members. https://thebinderblog.com/category/business/the-training-you-should-consider-for-your-staff-members/ https://thebinderblog.com/category/business/the-training-you-should-consider-for-your-staff-members/#respond Wed, 31 Aug 2022 15:34:25 +0000 https://thebinderblog.com/?p=6203 Being an effective manager is all about getting the best out of your team as well as ensuring that you meet all the targets and […]

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Being an effective manager is all about getting the best out of your team as well as ensuring that you meet all the targets and goals that have been set for the overall business. One of the ways that you can help your team members is to make sure that you enrol them on any training that they may need for their jobs as well as looking for other training that might help them generally. Here are some pieces of training that can be transferable across a number of different sectors and job types.

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Customer service courses – any customer-facing job requires customer service skills. These skills can include everything from patience and empathy through to knowing how to deal with difficult and aggressive customers.

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Mental Health Training Courses – there are many reasons that people should attend these types of courses, and you can see a large range at places like https://www.tidaltraining.co.uk/mental-health-courses/. These courses are particularly important for people who work with vulnerable individuals.

Health and safety courses – there are a variety of courses that fall into this category, and they can include everything from manual handling to courses that look at the requirements for working with chemicals or those that show you how to write and analyse risk assessments.

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Steps to Ensure Banks Are Complying With KYC Regulations https://thebinderblog.com/category/business/steps-to-ensure-banks-are-complying-with-kyc-regulations/ https://thebinderblog.com/category/business/steps-to-ensure-banks-are-complying-with-kyc-regulations/#respond Wed, 31 Aug 2022 05:00:54 +0000 https://thebinderblog.com/?p=6194 What is KYC? Simply put, it’s a process that allows banks and other financial institutions to verify the identity of customers and eliminates the risk […]

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What is KYC? Simply put, it’s a process that allows banks and other financial institutions to verify the identity of customers and eliminates the risk of fraud. KYC checks are important especially for those fighting against money laundering. Failing to perform KYC can lead to criminal prosecution or fines, or even reputational damage.

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The regulations help prevent money laundering and other forms of financial crime. It also prevents a business from dealing with a customer who may have hidden financial crimes or non-compliance. Because KYC procedures must be ongoing throughout the customer relationship, regulated companies must be aware of the risk involved. KYC is a vital part of anti-money laundering regulations. Find details on AML ID CHECK processes at a site like www.w2globaldata.com/regulatory-compliance-solutions-and-software/aml-id-checks

KYC requires financial institutions to verify a customer’s identity before granting them access to their accounts. This begins before the person becomes a customer. Prospective customers must provide personal documents to prove their identity. KYC also prevents a financial institution from being used for money laundering. If a financial institution does not follow KYC guidelines, it can face heavy penalties.

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Today, eKYC allows companies to verify a customer’s identity through digital means. These systems can verify the authenticity of an individual by uploading documents or performing biometric verification. The process of KYC is advancing, thanks to new technologies and globalisation. One recent survey revealed that thirty percent of companies take more than two months to onboard a new client. That’s a significant period of time – and it’s also affecting revenue growth and brand image. Faster eKYC solutions improve the customer onboarding process by reducing human error.

 

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