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let it snow, let it snow, let it snow!

But be sure of your business continuity

It is hard to think when the weather is so mild that snow could be just round the corner but we’ve seen snow as late as April in recent years and as I write there’s heavy snow falling on the continent.  In what can be a childhood delight of snowmen, snow balls and days off school, a white blanketed landscape can also be an operational nightmare for many offices.  In just the last two years we’ve seen heavy snowfall bring the UK to a standstill, with many organisations being caught out because their staff were unable to get to work.

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It’s official – Rapidata is ‘Excellent’

On the 12th January 2012 our company underwent a rigorous inspection by Bacs, the financial industry’s body responsible for the schemes behind the clearing and settlement of automated payments in the UK. And I am pleased to report that Rapidata Services Plc is an ‘Excellent’ Bacs Approved Bureau. That’s not us saying it but Bacs giving Rapidata the highest level awarded in its ratings.

Fifteen years ago, Rapidata started managing and processing Direct Debit payments for all types of organisations. Over the years, technology, Bacs submission procedures, and guidelines have all changed and evolved. But one thing has stayed the same, the drive for Rapidata to give all its clients a tailored Direct Debit management service that fits their requirements, and to continually invest, innovate and improve to be the best in what we do.

The Bacs Approved Bureaux Scheme assesses the technical competence and operational integrity of the bureau. An inspection is carried out every three years and rates 5 categories determined through the high level assessment of business practices, standards, procedures and controls for the provision of Direct Debit and Direct Credit services.

In passing our inspection with flying colours we can continue to help your organisation make and receive payments as easily, securely and cost effectively as possible, assured in the knowledge that Rapidata’s approved services and training all meet the meticulous quality requirements developed by Bacs.

Click here to learn more about our Direct Debit Managed Service

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Whats new in the January 2012 online fundraising release

We’re excited to tell you about about the upcoming release of the Artez online fundraising system.

This update is full of new web, social and mobile fundraising features to enhance your online fundraising.

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Together for short lives

Rapidata is pleased to be exhibiting for the first time at the ‘Together for Short Lives fundraising and communications’ conference 2012.

The Conference is taking place on Thursday 9th – 10th February 2012 at The Paragon Hotel, Birmingham and Rapidata will be one of a select number of exhibitors discussing online fundraising, direct debit management and regular giving management.

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New Bacs Direct Debit and Direct Credit Scheme Rules

If you process Direct Debits or Direct Credit files, it is vital to ensure you keep up to date with the latest Bacs Guide and Rules.

The latest version has just been made available online by clicking on the links below:

The Service User’s Guide and Rules to the Direct Debit Scheme version 3.5

The Service User’s Guide and Rules to the Bacs Direct Credit Scheme version 1.2

Access to the Guides and for registered users and require a username and password. If you haven’t registered, it is very easy to do so by clicking here.

Rapidata will be reviewing the new changes and will be informing our clients in due course. These are shown at the beginning of the Guides.

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact your Sponsoring Bank, your Rapidata Account Manager or emailing our support desk support@rapidata.co.uk.

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CHASE conference

Rapidata is pleased to be exhibiting again at this year’s twentieth anniversary Charities and Associations Exhibition – CHASE 2012, taking place on 15th – 16th February 2012 at the Business Design Center, London.

Registration is free of charge and for advance registration, please go to the CHASE website.

Rapidata will be on hand during the two days on STAND 1 to discuss any Direct Debit questions, online payment or fundraising questions you may have. If you would prefer to organise a one to one meeting or demostration of any of our services, please do not hesitate to contact us on 01293 60 11 11.

We look forward to seeing you there.

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