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COTATI, Calif. (KGO) -- It was a big problem during the COVID-19 pandemic. Unemployed workers received their Employment Development Department benefits on Bank of America debit cards -- but they were targets of fraudsters who drained millions of dollars from workers' accounts. Many could not get reimbursed. This year, BofA was fined $225 million for automatically denying their claims. The problem seemed to go away. But now, a North Bay man says thieves drained his EDD debit account, too. Banks are required by law to investigate every claim of fraud on a customer's account. Bank regulators ruled that Bank of America instead used fraud filters to automatically deny claims during the pandemic. BofA says it stopped that practice -- but this viewer says someone hijacked his EDD account, took thousands of dollars -- and the bank shut down his claim. Alfredo Mancilla of Cotati was recovering from surgery when it happened. "It was a shock to me to find out close to $15,000 was ta...

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WHAT WE HAVE ON THIS PAGE Lead Nurturing Statistics: Today, in the world of cutthroat competition when sales teams are striving hard to attract leads to the company, initially, it is necessary to nurture them. Earning trust between the company and the customer is a way to increase the rate of converting such leads into sales. Lead nurturing can be done with the help of social media, phone calls, or even emails. Offline advertising media such as television, newspapers, magazines, etc are also useful while nurturing the lead. Lead nurturing is important because it can continuously gain more customers and improve the quality of the business as per the expectations of the customer. Once the customer is assured that his/her wishes are being fulfilled by the company they are going to be converted to qualified leads. But competition is tough therefore analysis of the market through lead nurturing strategies is necessary. What Is Lead Nurturing? (Source: Oracle) Lead nurturin...

Are you thinking of starting your own business? But, do you feel totally perplexed and directionless as to where to start from? Deciding to start your own company seems very daunting if you've never done it before. But, if you have a business idea that you are eager to start your new journey with, then you are on the right track of your entrepreneurial journey. Forbes Advisor India researched more than 150 ideas and selected the 25 most successful small business ideas that can help you find success..  25 Most Successful Small Business Ideas  1. SEO Consultant SEO consultant offers search engine optimization services. This is one of the most trending businesses which can surely be started on a small-scale basis. In today's world, there is a rat race amongst all the companies and big personalities, who wish to be visible online more often than others. Here, SEO experts come into the picture who know best how to bri...

West Coast gaming guru Jeff Strain, who set up shop in New Orleans last year with plans to bring dozens of high-paying jobs, has opened a second studio under parent company Prytania Media with $25 million backing from a venture capital fund. And while Strain will keep the company's headquarters here, he has scaled back plans that originally called for hiring 75 people locally. He said that because of changes in the way people work in the industry, he'll be allowing the developers, writers, artists, actors and other professionals to live and work wherever in the world they'd prefer. The remote working experiment that was forced on many companies early in the pandemic had already been a growing practice among creative game-developer types, he said, and accelerated the trend. "For gaming, it was a 'proof-case' that indeed this cou...

Most banks make it simple to find answers to common questions on their websites, often through a robust FAQ section. But there's no substitute for live communication with a real person — whether you're having login trouble or need to order checks, correct a banking error or report fraudulent activity. Customer service hours vary among banks, with many only offering the ability to speak with a representative during business hours. If you prefer wider access to customer service, you might want a bank that allows you to communicate with a live person anytime. These 12 popular banks, presented alphabetically, offer live 24/7 customer support over the phone or through live online chat. Axos Bank Axos Bank is an online-only bank that provides access to a large network of fee-free ATMs plus unlimited ATM fee reimbursement for some accounts. Over-the-phone customer service is available 24/7 except for Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day. Alliant Credit Union Membership in Al...

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DALLAS – American Airlines (AA) is moving towards developing a blended traveler product, according to Vasu Raja, the airline's Chief Commercial Officer. Speaking at the Skift Global Forum, Mr. Raja said, "The airline business has changed for American Airlines. So-called "blend trips," or those that include both business and leisure aspects, are driving the company's growth as it emerges from the pandemic." Blended travel is a concept that combines business travel with an added dimension of leisure. The concept has gained popularity since the COVID pandemic. As companies around the world struggle to fill vacancies they are finding that workers are demanding the ability to combine private time with professional duties by adding personal days to business trips. In an extensive report titled "The Future of Blended Travel" Crowne Plaza Hotels & Resorts found that fully 60 percent of U.S. travelers plan to add leisu...

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Most banks make it simple to find answers to common questions on their websites, often through a robust FAQ section. But there's no substitute for live communication with a real person — whether you're having login trouble or need to order checks, correct a banking error or report fraudulent activity. Customer service hours vary among banks, with many only offering the ability to speak with a representative during business hours. If you prefer wider access to customer service, you might want a bank that allows you to communicate with a live person anytime. These 12 popular banks, presented alphabetically, offer live 24/7 customer support over the phone or through live online chat. Axos Bank Axos Bank is an online-only bank that provides access to a large network of fee-free ATMs plus unlimited ATM fee reimbursement for some accounts. Over-the-phone customer service is available 24/7 except for Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day. Alliant Credit Union Membership in Al...

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Subscriptions are hot (and not). Companies and investors love subscription business models since they generate recurring revenue that translates to predictable cash flow. The more money a company is likely to make in perpetuity, the higher its share price. From 2012 to 2019, the subscription economy grew more than 300%, and 75% of companies selling directly to consumers said they would offer subscription services by the following year. However, with so many companies hopping on the subscription bandwagon, competition is fierce, and some big players are having trouble keeping their customers. According to Gartner, "only 20% [of subscription businesses] will succeed in increasing customer retention." What's causing the subscriber boom and bust? What makes an otherwise promising subscription business bleed customers? And how can companies engender loyalty to hold on to their subscribers? Before we answer that, we have to pinpoint what a subscription business i...

The Disability Confident Scheme aims to help organisations to recruit and retain more people with disabilities and other health conditions. As leaders, we also take an active leadership role in encouraging and helping other employers on their journey to becoming Disability Confident. As a Disability Confident Leader, we offer interviews to all applicants with disabilities who meet the minimum criteria for the job, which provides the opportunity to candidates with disabilities to demonstrate their abilities at an interview. We provide reasonable adjustments and are committed to have an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. Careers at RNIB - RNIB

HERNDON, Va. , Oct. 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Steady growth continued for the ACH Network in the third quarter of 2022, with 7.6 billion payments processed valued at $19.2 trillion . Those are increases of 4.2% and 6%, respectively, from a year earlier. Same Day ACH showed particularly robust growth. There were 176.6 million same-day payments, up 23.5% from the third quarter of 2021. The value of those payments—$478.5 billion—reflects a 102.7% rise from a year ago. Continue Reading "As more users of the ACH discover Same Day ACH, they are seeing the value it provides." Tweet this ACH Network Third Quarter 2022 Results "As more users of the ACH discover Same Day ACH, they are seeing the value it provides," said Jane Larimer , Nacha President and CEO. "Same Day ACH payments so far in 2022 have moved more than $1.25 trillion . With a $1 million capability for Same Day ACH payments and settlement ...