Bill McGowan Sales and Marketing Innovation

14/03/2021

Wishing all the mums out there a very happy Mother’s Day and thinking about my beautiful mum, Agnes, loved and missed every day 🙏. Here’s a great story about why you mums are loved so much.

Professor Sir Geoff Palmer of Herriot Watt University, Edinburgh was brought to the UK for a better life by his mum when he was 14 years old. But his mum had to come first, leaving him in Jamaica with her sisters for five years while she worked to save £86 to pay his fare over here.

The article said that it took 13 years for the victim to be recognised as a legal citizen....

06/01/2021

A bit chilly, but worth it to enjoy this view from a home office

12/10/2020

Email scam alert - would you open this pdf attachment?

Notice how it’s strategically positioned at the top of the email as a further enticement trap.

It’s easy to let your guard slip on a busy day and before you know it your computer is infected, you’re being held to ransom or your data - including personal - is stolen.

I always say, out of the blue is too good to be true - and that is especially the case when it’s someone unknown wishing to give you money.

But’s it’s not just in your world these scam emails can appear. They can land in the personal email accounts of an unsuspecting relative or friend, so please remind your loved ones to be careful too.

07/08/2020

Worth a read if you’re looking to change your mobile.

If you’re not subscribed to Which, give me a shout and I’ll pm it to you.

We’ve tested a range of new cheaper models that cost under £250, including two from Samsung, that offer great specs for their price. Best of all, one of these has just become our cheapest Best Buy.

03/08/2020

https://amp.usatoday.com/amp/5562366002

The FDA has further expanded the list of hand sanitizers to avoid because they may contain the toxic substance methanol. More have been recalled.

03/08/2020

Something to think about if you're considering installing hand sanitiser dispensers.

Touch-free dispensers - where the unit has a sensor to recognise a request for sanitiser and dispenses a measured amount - are more expensive but a good choice for avoiding physical contact and cross-infection.

Be aware, though, that these units require regular attention to ensure they operate effectively. Using the wrong consistency of sanitiser can lead to the unit dripping if the sanitiser is more liquid, or clogging up if it's gel-like. Some can also dispense unnecessarily because the sensor is set off by light reflection or insects.

Touch dispensers - where the unit has a mechanical element to push for receipt of a measured amount of sanitiser - are good too, less expensive but often criticised for having the potential for cross-infection through touching of the push panel by numerous individuals. That should be offset, though, by each person subsequently receiving the sanitiser. Touch dispensers should also receive frequent attention to avoid dripping, over dispensing and clogging.

Whatever dispenser format you go with, chose an alcohol sanitiser that is suitable for dispensing, clean out the units regularly (flush through with warm water) and empty them/switch off if not in use for prolonged periods.

Further info on sanitiser dispenser units at funandfitbike.com/ppe and PPE products/price list here https://bit.ly/3hZZ1wb

03/08/2020

30/07/2020

SAFETY WARNING ON SANITISER ⚠️

US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issuing more warnings about sanitiser brands containing toxic substances, including the presence of the life threatening Methanol.

If it’s a problem in the States, there’s a very strong likelihood it will become one elsewhere.

FDA Warns consumers and healthcare professionals of Hand Sanitizers contaminated with Methanol

01/07/2020

These are available from our EK social enterprise Fun and Fit Bike - they also have sanitiser, masks, gloves and more in their PPE shop (funandfitbike.com/ppe). Great prices.