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- Keeping Your Cat Active - by Submitted on Aug 25, 2012 from Lee MalcolmCats love to play. However, they also love to sleep too, and very soon you may well find that your furry feline suddenly forsakes exercise altogether in favour of basking in the sun or curling up in your laundry basket. Therefore, it is very important to keep them active right from the start so ...
Views: 738 - A Quieter Dog - by Submitted on Aug 28, 2012 from Lee MalcolmA noisy dog can be helpful when they are warning you of danger, but the majority of the time they will actually simply be giving you a headache or keeping you up at night. However, there are ways to stop your dog from barking so much and it may be surprisingly easy to totally alter how noisy ...
Views: 757 - Firms failing to take advantage of management training - by Submitted on Jul 17, 2012 from Lee MalcolmThese days, there are many different forms of management training available for businesses to make the most of. However, it seems as though a considerable number of companies are failing to take full advantage of leadership training. According to research conducted by the Chartered Management ...
Views: 545 - Providing Adequate Compensation to Victims of Dangerous Dogs - by Submitted on Jul 16, 2012 from Lee MalcolmOver recent years there have been a number of high-profile cases where dogs have attacked members of the public. Cases where attacks have resulted in the victim dying, like when John-Paul Massey was mauled to death by an illegal breed of pit bull in his grandmother's house in Liverpool in 2008, ...
Views: 681 - Be responsible with an old phone and get a cash payment too - by Submitted on Jul 16, 2012 from Lee MalcolmIt can be frustrating being locked into long term mobile contracts. In the mobile world an awful lots changes in eighteen months or two years. Suddenly that phone that once felt cutting edge seems tired and dated. It's hard to resist newer models with added processing power and functionality. ...
Views: 636 - Take Steps to Secure Your IT Systems Before They Fail - by Submitted on Jul 16, 2012 from Lee MalcolmThe number of potential viruses that could hit your IT systems is growing every day. Indeed, many people don’t realise that there is a problem with their computer management systems until it is too late. Fortunately, when you need IT support in Scotland there is a reliable company that has the ...
Views: 565 - Providing Adequate Compensation to Victims of Dangerous Dogs - by Submitted on Jul 16, 2012 from Lee MalcolmOver recent years there have been a number of high-profile cases where dogs have attacked members of the public. Cases where attacks have resulted in the victim dying, like when John-Paul Massey was mauled to death by an illegal breed of pit bull in his grandmother's house in Liverpool in 2008, ...
Views: 634 - Providing Adequate Compensation to Victims of Dangerous Dogs - by Submitted on Jul 16, 2012 from Lee MalcolmOver recent years there have been a number of high-profile cases where dogs have attacked members of the public. Cases where attacks have resulted in the victim dying, like when John-Paul Massey was mauled to death by an illegal breed of pit bull in his grandmother's house in Liverpool in 2008, ...
Views: 721 - Retain a Cat’s Agility via Adequate Food Products - by Submitted on Jun 28, 2012 from Lee MalcolmEach member of the cat family is considered natural hunters who utilise their agility and speed to effectively capture their prey. The former is particularly essential as it allows a cat to avoid danger posed by other cats, whilst also having the spring and sharpness to pounce. Although cats ...
Views: 1582 - Inspire Employees with Performance Incentives - by Submitted on Jun 27, 2012 from Lee MalcolmEmployees play an integral role within the efficiency of daily operations and overall success enjoyed by a business. As an individual and as part of a collective group, they are employed to carry out a number of required roles in order to carry a company forward. The relationship between ...
Views: 597 - How Market Research Rewards can Create Positive Return Data - by Submitted on Jun 27, 2012 from Lee MalcolmCompanies across all business industries strive to ensure their products and services meet the quality requirements and expectations of all clients and customers. The process from exposure to sale is effective within the overall success and growth enjoyed by a company. Effective advertising and ...
Views: 633 - Benefits of Sales Incentive Schemes - by Submitted on Jun 27, 2012 from Lee MalcolmAll employees are primed with the sole task of working effectively as an individual and within a team to effectively play their part in taking a company forward. Although a company holds ultimate control over business policies and levels of professional conduct required for all personnel, it is ...
Views: 690 - Use resources efficiently to combat dwindling public sector contracts - by Submitted on Jun 23, 2012 from Lee MalcolmAs the austerity measures imposed by the coalition government continue to take a blistering toll on the business community, some of the hardest hit businesses are those that have previously relied on lucrative local and central government contracts. In fact, the tightening of the public purse ...
Views: 756 - Adhere to HR payroll guidelines to avoid equality law contravention - by Submitted on Jun 23, 2012 from Lee MalcolmMultiple business owners and their HR payroll representatives across the country continue to quibble over the fine line they are obliged to draw between adherence to equality legislation and political correctness gone mad. Yet, whatever personal and professional opinions on the matter might be, ...
Views: 858 - Fine tune HR payroll functions to improve cash flow - by Submitted on Jun 23, 2012 from Lee MalcolmThe ongoing lack of bank lending to small business continues to be a contentious topic of conversation amongst business owners. Yet it is not the only issue that blights their cash flow situations. Late invoice payments by clients continues to leave gaping holes in coffers, resulting in ...
Views: 1004 - Avert hairy salon situations by enlisting HR payroll help - by Submitted on Jun 23, 2012 from Lee MalcolmThe government and numerous business owners often appear to be at odds with workplace directives emerging from Brussels, and one of the latest sectors to find itself under the European spotlight is the hairdressing industry. Proposals being drafted will prohibit hairdressing staff from wearing ...
Views: 933 - Offset rising costs of running small businesses - by Submitted on Jun 22, 2012 from Lee MalcolmFrom the burgeoning demands of the Taxman, to challenging business rates, to onerously competitive marketplaces, the pinches being dished out from many different directions continue to be acutely felt by small to medium sized businesses who are already struggling to perform to expectations. ...
Views: 943 - Money for an old phone plus repsonsible recycling - by Submitted on Jun 22, 2012 from Lee MalcolmIt can be frustrating being locked into a mobile phone contract. New models are coming out all the time and being saddled with something old and outdated is no fun at all, which is why more and more people are choosing to sell their mobile phone to fund a new one. This doesn't have to involve ...
Views: 705 - The Infestation of Mobile Phones - by Submitted on Jun 21, 2012 from Lee MalcolmThere is something lurking in every single household, multiplying, taking over the home without people even noticing. This plague is happening everywhere, and almost no home will be safe from it. This infestation is one of used mobile phones. There are nearly twice as any phones in ...
Views: 837 - Don't give up on debt recovery - by Submitted on Jun 16, 2012 from Lee MalcolmCash flow is critical to any kind of business. If customers start to stall on payments then the situation can rapidly get out of control. It's enough to sink any company. A culture of late payment has crept in to British business. Invoice terms might be thirty days, but all too often ...
Views: 1314 - Becoming a Security Guard - by Submitted on Jun 15, 2012 from Lee MalcolmMore and more businesses are turning towards employing their own security professionals in an effort to combat theft and petty crime. With the train of thought being the idea that prevention is better than the cure, fewer organisations can cope with a security breach these days, with the losses ...
Views: 645 - Secure a Swift Move Abroad from the United Kingdom - by Submitted on Jun 14, 2012 from Lee MalcolmMillions of individuals living across the United Kingdom choose to travel abroad in order to enjoy a holiday and converse in a new culture and surroundings. It provides a welcome break from the hectic nature of daily routines in which individuals can spend considerable period of time in the ...
Views: 578 - Is Your Phone Protected? - by Submitted on Jun 14, 2012 from Lee MalcolmProtecting your phone does not simply involve making sure that you have insurance for it. In fact, many of the biggest problems that can be experienced with phones will actually not be able to be rectified by insurance, and therefore looking at other ways to protect your handset is likely to be ...
Views: 816 - Ships and rigs need offshore doors - by Submitted on Jun 13, 2012 from Lee MalcolmWorking at sea can be extremely hazardous. Safety is of paramount importance for anyone working offshore. People working in this environment need to follow safety drills and procedures to the letter and are dependent on the quality of equipment around them to keep them safe. Vessels and ...
Views: 788 - Be Careful What You Pay for When Getting new Phones - by Submitted on Jun 12, 2012 from Lee MalcolmThere are many ways in which mobile phone companies look to lure you in to getting items you really don’t need or paying far more for what you get than you should. One of these is to add in free gifts and mobile phone accessories that really aren’t free and will be far cheaper to source online ...
Views: 800 - How Locker Rental Can Lower Your Overheads - by Submitted on Jun 09, 2012 from Lee MalcolmNot every member of staff or every student in a school is likely to use a locker. In fact, buying large locker systems can not only set a business or educational institution back quite a large sum of money, but it can also lead to a great deal of wasted space and a great deal of extra need for ...
Views: 736 - A detective agency will uncover the truth - by Submitted on May 31, 2012 from Lee MalcolmThe very concept of a detective agency might sound outlandish to some people, but these guys do operate outside of the 1950s and film noir. There are many very real and modern applications for the type of work that they carry out and their services are in constant demand. Hiring private ...
Views: 849 - Improving Business Relations - by Submitted on Dec 31, 1969 from Lee MalcolmRepeat custom is one of the most important things to aim for in any business dealings. Whilst in the short term it may seem as though getting the best possible price for goods or services will be the most effective way to ensure you increase profit as much as possible, should you ensure that the ...
Views: 704 - The Importance of Maintaining Industrial Doors - by Submitted on Dec 31, 1969 from Lee MalcolmRoller shutter maintenance is far more important than many businesses realise. Trying to get roller shutter door repairs at the last minute is not always easy and should something go seriously wrong with your industrial doors, you may well find that your business is very much open to the ...
Views: 681 - Services Your Business Can’t Live Without - by Submitted on May 28, 2012 from Lee MalcolmThere are many different services that almost all businesses will need. Some of these are obvious, but some are much less so. However, the ones that will be most important are the ones that are not needed at all times, but sit in the background, allowing you to outsource work or utilise skills ...
Views: 613 - Choosing a Translation Service - by Submitted on May 28, 2012 from Lee MalcolmIf you need a translations service, it is important that you take the time to work out which service will be best for you. Whilst it may seem that all companies specialising in translation are basically the same, there can be a huge difference from one to the next, with some focussing ...
Views: 697 - Improving Your Printing - by Submitted on May 27, 2012 from Lee MalcolmIt is easy to underestimate just exactly what the general public now expects from companies in terms of quality. Whilst a hand written note would once have been all that was needed to communicate any amount of information to a customer, it is now quality, innovation and novelty that is expected ...
Views: 636 - Tax and Employee Incentives - by Submitted on May 27, 2012 from Lee MalcolmWhen you are looking into rewarding your staff using incentive schemes, it is worth being aware that there will be certain tax considerations to take into account. There are many things to consider and understanding the tax implications of rewards and in turn how the costs match up to improving ...
Views: 602 - Fitting a Fireplace - by Submitted on May 25, 2012 from Lee MalcolmWhen you buy fireplaces Glasgow, you are also going to need to know how to fit them. However, before you go ahead and look at fitting them yourself, it is worth checking to see whether doing so could invalidate your warranty. Ultimately, it is always best to seek help from a professional when ...
Views: 674 - How to Choose Between Electric and Gas Fires - by Submitted on May 25, 2012 from Lee MalcolmChoosing between gas and electric fires can be a difficult choice as, both seem to offer very similar benefits. The thing that puts many off choosing either is the fact that they believe that they will simply look tacky compared to a real fire. However, this is not at all the case anymore and ...
Views: 714 - Protect Against Carbon Monoxide within Kitchens - by Submitted on May 24, 2012 from Lee MalcolmCompanies, who utilise a kitchen work area, whether it is a restaurant or cafeteria, pride themselves on excellent service and quality of food and drink to ensure customers continue to return and enjoy fine dining. In order to be ultra efficient and provide a diverse range of items upon a menu, ...
Views: 661 - Ensure Safety within IT Suites - by Submitted on May 24, 2012 from Lee MalcolmSignificant advancements in technological capabilities and specifications have integrated computer units within the fabric of many commercial buildings as companies utilise desktops and laptops in order to take a business forward. Due to the expansive global potential provided by the Internet, ...
Views: 628 - The Importance of Smoke Detection Tests - by Submitted on May 23, 2012 from Lee MalcolmSmoke detectors should be considered as a prerequisite instalment across all residential and commercial properties across the United Kingdom to protect resident or employee safety should there be a fire resulting from an electrical fault. Such incidents can culminate in variable levels of smoke ...
Views: 622 - The Importance of Hot Water within the Home - by Submitted on May 23, 2012 from Lee MalcolmFunctionality is an important aspect within all residential properties as it determines the overall quality of life which homeowners can enjoy and thrive upon. Although modern interior designs have grown in popularity and importance to inject aesthetical qualities across the home, it is within ...
Views: 1697 - Benefits of Under Floor Heating - by Submitted on May 23, 2012 from Lee MalcolmDuring the winter months, temperatures are generally at their lowest across the United Kingdom which has a detrimental effect on the overall quality of living. This can be particularly felt within a residential property whereby homeowners can notice a decrease in living conditions which can ...
Views: 644 - The True Purpose of Heating Supplies - by Submitted on May 23, 2012 from Lee MalcolmHomeowners across the United Kingdom strive to create a stately environment in which to reside within and be proud to call their own. The overall quality of interior design, décor and furniture plays a fundament role in how individuals stamp their personality and lifestyle across a residential ...
Views: 603 - Become an Efficient Plumber - by Submitted on May 23, 2012 from Lee MalcolmCompanies across the United Kingdom base their reputation and position within their respective industry on the quality of service and performance that is delivered to clients and customers on a daily basis. This can be achieved through levels of customer service and products which surpass market ...
Views: 1077 - Money for Nothing - by Submitted on Dec 31, 1969 from Lee MalcolmWhilst it may seem as though there really is no such thing as a free lunch, the majority of us have plenty of ways to get a good deal of money for doing very little at all. When we need money, it is surprising how many of us look to loans or credit cards to get the extra capital we might need, ...
Views: 848 - Where to Start with Engagement Rings - by Submitted on Dec 31, 1969 from Lee MalcolmThese days, the internet has brought many benefits for the consumer. For instance, it is now easier than it’s ever been to source all sorts of different products at very low prices. This is true even for high ticket items such as engagement rings. The problem with buying rings online is that ...
Views: 711 - Fireplace features in stately home squat - by Submitted on May 19, 2012 from Lee MalcolmFireplaces feature in many properties around the UK and some of the grandest examples are in stately homes. One abode that falls into this category is Clifton Wood House, which is based in the Clifton area of Bristol. According to the Daily Mail, the ten-bedroom residence has become ...
Views: 1031 - Home improvements do not have to cost a fortune - by Submitted on May 18, 2012 from Lee MalcolmThe vast majority of consumers want to live in comfortable and attractive homes that they can feel proud of and so it is common for individuals to make improvements to their residences. In some cases, they opt to get new fireplaces to boost the look of certain rooms and to generate more heat. ...
Views: 708 - What is Your Car Worth? - by Submitted on May 18, 2012 from Lee MalcolmThere is often a big disparity between what people sell a car for and what that car is actually worth. There are many reasons for this, but ultimately, many people simply advertise their cars at the wrong price or in the wrong places and, as such, find that they get far less than they ...
Views: 616 - Natural Treatments For Acne - by Submitted on May 18, 2012 from Lee MalcolmAcne can be a particularly damaging problem for many people, particularly those experiencing some hormonal changes. This means that not only are teenagers often affected, but potentially anybody, particularly those that are on medications. Fortunately there are skin care products that exist ...
Views: 850 - Why Bikers May Be More Likely to Require Compensation Claims - by Submitted on May 16, 2012 from Lee MalcolmDespite the ever increasing petrol prices at the pumps, cars, motorbikes and other vehicles are unlikely to disappear from our roads anytime soon, and unfortunately neither are road traffic accidents. The government’s latest advertising campaign encourages us to ‘Think bike. Think biker. Think ...
Views: 660 - How Personal Injury Solicitors Can Help You - by Submitted on May 16, 2012 from Lee MalcolmYou may wonder why you see and hear advertising for specific personal injury solicitors as opposed to simply turning to a regular firm of solicitors if you have need to make a compensation claim. The reason for this is that personal injury solicitors are specialists in this type of law, which is ...
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