Monthly Archives: January 2014

Safety At Work – A Buying Guide For Disposable Safety Knives

- - Business, Safety
Safety knives are incredibly useful within a wide variety of industries. The need for a portable cutting implement which poses very little threat to the safety of employees has obvious advantages and a huge number of applications. Just as with any piece of equipment to be used within the workplace, there are a thousand things to consider when looking at buying disposable safety knives. From the safety of your employees to the cost of buying in bulk, this is one transaction which needs plenty Read more [...]

How Secure is Cloud Computing?

- - Security
Cloud computing has become something of a phenomenon amongst small to medium businesses looking for easy access on the go and unlimited storage – but could cloud computing leave your company’s sensitive data at risk? Business security blogger Brittany Thorley explores whether the cloud can be secure and how businesses of all sizes can protect their assets and ensure their data and devices are fully protected whilst using cloud computing. Unfortunately hacker attack is no longer reserved for Read more [...]

Build your Brand Image Successfully With Graphic Designing

- - Business
Graphic design is the art of expressing concepts with images, words and symbols.  Photos and illustrations are used to communicate a specific message. With an inclination for art and with a creative bend of mind graphic designers create visuals which are very impressive. As fine arts and technology is combined visual communication is created to communicate to the target audience. In graphic design typography and images are used to convey a message. Graphic design is used to sign logos, banners, Read more [...]

Entering The World Of Trade Shows As A Stranger

- - Business, Marketing
If you’re a stranger to the world of trade shows and exhibition events, then you may be left wondering about how they can benefit you. For a successful experience at a trade show, it is important to establish your company’s ultimate goals and objectives beforehand so you can apply this knowledge to the design of your pop up exhibition stand and ensure that your sales pitch is on point. When it comes to trade shows, those who attend are initially looking for bold statements and eye-catching stands Read more [...]

Necessary Steps To Be Taken To Repair Credit And Boost The Score

- - Security
It is important to fix your credit report, but at times it seems to be a herculean job. It is time consuming, and different legalities are involved in it. You credit score is of utmost importance while applying for a loan or a debt from financial institutions and insurance companies. To improve your financial condition, the first and the most important step that you need to take is to improve your credit history. A number of advantages are attached to a good credit history. Lenders would be assured Read more [...]

How to Increase Marketing Outreach Response Rate

- - Marketing
Increasing your marketing outreach response rate is easy to do if you follow a few simple steps. Outreach is a big part of why companies are so successful in their marketing campaigns today. Here are a few ways of increasing your response rate when it comes to your marketing outreach.  Choose the Correct Marketing Tools  The products or services you are marketing have a lot to do with the best tools to use to reach consumers. For example, if you are marketing things that would appeal to a Read more [...]

How to Secure a Building Permit for Business Construction

- - Business
As a business owner, you may have outgrown your current space, want to avoid leasing from someone else or just a need a change of scenery for your business operations. If you are thinking of constructing a new building or adding on to a current structure, you will likely need a building permit. Here are some tips about how to secure a building permit for business construction. While building permit laws and regulations vary from place to place, there are some things that are consistent. The first Read more [...]

Start Ups on a Shoestring: How Small UK Businesses Get Growing

- - Business
  You’re probably tired of hearing people say that it’s tough out there at the moment – but it’s true. Our beleaguered economic times are very tricky for great swathes of the population; from first time house buyers to those hoping to retire in the next 300 years, everyone’s feeling the pinch of a post-boom bust. For aspiring entrepreneurs dreaming of starting their own business, this is not the ideal economy to launch into. A recent poll by freelance marketplace People Per Hour Read more [...]

Factors to Consider When Choosing an Investment

- - Business
Everyone invests for different reasons – you might want a few extra pounds every month, or you might be saving for a house or a new car. Of course you could use a savings account, but you’ll earn next-to-nothing with it! Your money will be safe, but stagnant. If you’re looking to grow your money for a long term – two years or more – goal, then you need to put it where it’ll work. Investing money is a fast way of growing money, but it’s riskier than the humble savings account. One Read more [...]

Negotiating with your mobile phone provider for a discount on your phone bill

- - Business
The mobile phone industry in the UK is currently worth close to £100 billion and is continuing to grow. With the ever growing choice of handsets, features and tariffs, it’s sometimes difficult to know which is the most cost-effective way to pay for a phone and the accompanying minutes, texts and internet access. When buying a phone, the best place to start is with some research. If you know which handset you want and have a set budget of how much you want to pay for a handset and can afford Read more [...]