Category: Financial

The days of spending paper banknotes in the shops are numbered: 100 days, to be exact – so start hunting at home.

Remaining paper £20 or £50 notes should be spent or deposited by the end of September, the Bank of England said.

An estimated 163 million paper £50 banknotes and about 314 million £20 paper notes were still in circulation, the Bank said.

These notes are being replaced with plastic versions, just like the £5 and £10 note, which are more durable.

The Bank said the newer, polymer notes are also harder to counterfeit.

“The majority of paper banknotes have now been taken out of circulation, but a significant number remain in the economy, so we’re asking you to check if you have any at home,” said the Bank’s chief cashier, Sarah John, whose signature is on the new notes.

From October, people with a UK bank account will … Read more

Cryptocurrencies have grown in popularity in recent years, and it keeps reaching a wide range of individuals in the world, not just as an investment but also as a secure payment method. It was certain that cryptocurrencies would be accepted by online casinos and sportsbooks, but before then, no one knew when. With little to no effort, you can now locate a crypto casino online and enjoy the best gambling experiences possible.

People can deposit money and withdraw their winnings in digital currencies at cryptocurrency casinos. As more people benefit from their use, these casinos have entirely revolutionized the sector.

One of the key drivers of this expansion of cryptocurrency is the company’s readiness to embrace new technology breakthroughs. Many sectors are still hesitant to embrace these developments, fearing that they may harm their bottom line. This is not the case, however, with internet gaming. Online casinos and gambling sites, … Read more

Think about running a small, local business. You’ve got a product or service, and you want to sell it. You open a small office, set up a store display or website, and start advertising in the local paper and online. The sales begin trickling in. You’re doing good business, and you’ve got a steady flow of customers.

Although you probably get quite a few orders every week, you manage everything yourself. You’re the salesperson and bookkeeper, the customer service rep, and the CEO. You also cut on costs by creating a digital marketing internship program in your company. Now, let’s scale that up a bit. You’re still managing everything yourself, but now you receive hundreds or even thousands of orders.

In that scenario, keeping track of your marketing tasks is next to impossible. And so, marketing automation becomes a necessity. With it, you can streamline and automate most of your … Read more

Over 5000 fatal work injuries and over 2.8 million non-fatal work injuries were reported to the Bureau of Labor Statistics in 2017. Half of these were Occupational Safety and Health Administration OSHA’s list of “fatal four”. The fatal four include falls, electrocution, being caught in or between injury-related equipment, and being struck by an object. Each of these threats poses a serious danger on the job. However, for lone workers, the risk is even more serious.

The very definition of “Lone worker” covers many positions in manufacturing, laboratory, and maintenance. It also covers employees that may interact with the public, including late-night store employees. With heightened risks of working alone, these workers are considered to be at more risk due to the lack of direct supervision.

There aren’t any current statistics available in the United States. However, in the UK, there are some statistics that offer some insight into the … Read more

There are many businesses that have benefited from the recovery loan scheme that has been provided by the government.

Back in 2021, the Chancellor determined that the Recovery Loan scheme would give businesses in the UK, no matter how large or small they were, money in order to cover their losses because of the pandemic. Once they had received this money, they would be able to recover, invest, and grow.

Once this was launched, there were many loan schemes were introduced and ended. It allowed people to get money in the form of loans, finances, overdrafts, all the way up to £10 million from accredited lenders with an 80% guarantee that they would get the money.

It was not until the Chancellor decided in June 2022, due to the Autumn Budget, that scheme would change at the beginning of the year, providing finances for up to £2 million for businesses … Read more