http://onevacationclub.com/ You are viewing a feed that contains frequently updated content. When you subscribe to a feed, it is added to the Common Feed List. Updated information from the feed is automatically downloaded to your computer and can be viewed in Internet Explorer and other programs. Learn more about feeds. Mon, 07 Jan 2011 05:00:00 GMT en-us http://chitchat.ovcmarketing.com/?p=137 06 Jan 2011 23:37:00 GMT A recent article, in the Daily Mail, highlighted how supposedly secure Pin and Chip cards can be compromised, despite assurances to the contrary by a lot of banks. Our resident EMV specialist, John Rummery, confirmed that it can happen and explains why. 05 Jan 2011 09:58:00 GMT The current high price of oil will threaten economic recovery in 2011, according to the International Energy Agency (IEA). It said oil import costs for countries in the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development had risen 30% in the past year to $790bn (£508bn). The agency says this is equal to a loss of income of 0.5% of OECD gross domestic product (GDP). The IEA's chief economist said oil was a key import of any developed country. http://onevacation club.com 10 Oct 2009 05:40:00 GMT Today our parent company, One Vacation Club Pty Ltd., announced that visitors to the web site will see a different look and feel and even better prices when they are looking for hotel accommodation following a white label deal with Expedia Affiliate Network. http://chitchat.ovcmarketing.com/?p=133 21 Oct 2009 08:40:00 GMT Famous for the biggest everything the UAE postal system seems to be determined to create the worlds biggest junk mail service. It defies belief that any postal service in this the age of no call lists would be prepared to simply stuff unsolicited mail into everyones PO Box. http://chitchat.ovcmarketing.com/?p=127 17 Aug 2009 07:30:00 GMT The legendary outlaw Robin Hood used to steal from the rich to give to the poor, unlike the new form of low life that appears to be preying on the poor in the UAE to make themselves rich. Targetting those who have lost their jobs, in the UAE, and are desperate to find a position, a letter in 7 Days, a free newspaper distributed in Dubai, states these despicable people are charging fees for none existent jobs. One must realise how desperate and prepared to clutch at any straw these job seekers will be as they and their family have to leave the country, within 30 days of their visa, which is obtained through their employment, being cancelled. http://chitchat.ovcmarketing.com/?p=119 11 Aug 2009 09:58:00 GMT Customer service is one of the most important ingredients for growing a successful business but here is a lesson for all of us in how social media can bring worldwide exposure, of the wrong sort, to companies who ignore a customers complaint. United Airlines have discovered after ignoring a complaint from a musician, for over a year, that thanks to social media his complaint that they broke his guitar and did nothing about it has been put out on the web for all to see. This story was quickly picked up by the Consumerist Magazine who published the story and with the You Tube video approaching 5 million views this has come round and bitten United. http://chitchat.ovcmarketing.com/?p=119 31 Jul 2009 09:58:00 GMT The explosion in communication tools, in the last ten years, with corporate websites, e-mail, mobile phones, SMS and the current buzz surrounding social media seems to have blurred the art of communication Which is the most effective way to communicate with superiors, staff, and clients in the electronic age? http://ovcmarketing.com/article_paying_for_loyalty.html 01 Jul 2009 07:58:00 GMT Loyalty schemes are rather simplistic in the way that they operate in that the business rewards their customers with value for using their respective services, and enables these customers to redeem this value against goods and services provided by the Principal loyalty provider, or affiliate providers. The bottom line is that this service is provided at a cost that has to be funded. http://ovcmarketing.com/article_website_translator.html 28 Jun 2009 06:57:00 GMT This article is going to give you some straight facts about why a website translation may be the greatest thing you have ever done to get more people to visit your site and understand your calls to action. http://chitchat.ovcmarketing.com/?p=90 25 Jun 2009 07:57:00 GMT Each day our e-mail in boxes are filled with fantastic offers for extending parts of our anatomy, getting millions from a Nigerian who does not even know our name and a share of Bill Gates billions. Only occasionally a real gem, being circulated to everyone in someone’s address book, catches our eye and this story is a great example of thinking outside the box and planning. Do not hesitate to send any similar stories direct to us we would be pleased to publish them. http://chitchat.ovcmarketing.com/?p=75 09 Jun 2009 00:05:00 GMT Yet another credit card industry report has identified another rise in the rate of internet and telephone credit card fraud and tells us how many billions of US$ credit card fraud is costing banks every year. Yet despite billions being lost E-commerce credit card fraud costs, can be contained by the Issuing Banks. It is time for new pro-active measures be developed that protect all parties in a credit card transaction equally, only then will there be a sense of consumer confidence that E-commerce is backed by Credit Card Issuers and Acquirers. http://ovcmarketing.com/resources/free_downloads.html 05 Jun 2009 06:57:00 GMT Migration to EMV usually has a significant impact on many operational areas within an organisation. It usually has significant implications both for the business and operational divisions. This report outlines the challenges 05 Jun 2009 06:57:00 GMT We all talk endlessly and produce thousands of articles on of best practices in banking, credit card operations and all spheres of business. After all, we have spawned a business culture where we all like to shout our successes from the roof tops. Today I want to ask you why we do not write about our failures. For a moment, ignore corporate demands to maintain a positive mental attitude or the possible embarrassment and ask would stories about our failures not be more educational and worth sharing? To set the ball rolling how about a 101 ways not to claim your expenses by Gordon Brown? http://chitchat.ovcmarketing.com/?p=63 27 May 2009 10:05:00 GMT Hiring outside consultants to do short-term projects is common in business. More and more frequently, as in-house resources become scarcer and where impartiality is required, organisations and government departments are turning to consultants to get the job done. Hiring a consultant for the first time can be a little intimidating and a search on Google will show there are thousands to choose from so here are a few pointers to set you on the right road. http://ovcmarketing.com/chitchat/ 24 May 2009 02:44:00 GMT Treat social-networking sites like cocktail parties. In other words, interact with others in the same way you would at a face-to-face gathering. http://chitchat.ovcmarketing.com/?p=39 16 May 2009 06:57:00 GMT Watching and listening to our SEO experts dissect a random selection of websites made me realise many companies are sold on the appearance of their website not about the foundations or meeting their customers needs. Remember your website, once a customer has found you, is about solving their problems http://http://ovcmarketing.com/our_services/seo.html 06 May 2009 06:57:00 GMT Google are always working to help users refine their search results and weed out irrelevant results to help them find what they are looking for and to this end have announced Web Options. Is the search giant is saying they want websites optimised for people, with relevant content for their searchers and this advance seach option will become part of every Google search? Will it these advanced search options make an impact on your SEO efforts? 16 Mar 2009 06:57:00 GMT Location, location and location, the old real estate adage sprang to mind when I read the first UAE property auction had been a failure. The real estate brokers who made up the majority of the audience sent a very clear message that the Dubai property market is not going up anytime soon by not even stepping forward to bid on the last two properties! http:http://ovcmarketing.com/media/articles.html 10 Mar 2009 06:57:00 GMT Your Business Development Strategy underpins your business plan and essentially, it sets out an approach for developing new opportunities, either from within your existing customer base or by proactively targeting new prospects and then working to convert them into customers. Highlighting the key issues of a business development strategy this article will, we hope, guide you through logical steps using a tried and tested framework to compile your own business development strategy. If you do no know here you are going any road will do’ so start compiling your business development strategy today .