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- The Best Way to Keep Your Business Truly Mobile - by Submitted on Aug 29, 2012 from Dirk RowellHaving a business that is truly mobile is not easy if you have numerous members of staff. Not only will it be hard to relocate them to new areas on a regular basis, but finding offices that suit your purpose will also be extremely difficult, and such searches and the cost of shorter term leases ...
Views: 509 - Couples are choosing more ornate wedding rings - by Submitted on Jul 25, 2012 from Dirk RowellTraditionally the engagement ring was the more expensive and ornate piece of jewellery. The bride to be would flash her new sparkler to all her friends flushed with excitement about all the celebrations to come. Wedding rings were much plainer. A quiet statement of commitment after the ...
Views: 885 - The Importance of Time & Attendance Systems for Companies - by Submitted on Jul 20, 2012 from Dirk RowellCompanies across all business industries place significant dependence upon their employees to carry their business forward. Although employers make crucial decisions when it comes to company policies and direction, it is down to the employees to remain productive and efficient. This ensures a ...
Views: 568 - Garden envy is rife - by Submitted on Jul 12, 2012 from Dirk RowellThese days, there are plenty of ways in which people can enhance their outdoor areas. For example, consumers can invest in teak garden furniture and so on to boost both the look and functionality of their gardens. However, it seems that not everyone is happy with their own outdoor spaces. ...
Views: 889 - The Benefits of Dry Pet Food - by Submitted on Jun 29, 2012 from Dirk RowellIt is not always easy to separate the fact from the fiction when it comes to feeding your pets. From whether or not they should ever be given human food through to whether or not dry dog food should be given to them, many different people have completely contradictory views on how to keep any ...
Views: 681 - Firms may be eager to cut costs with specialist software - by Submitted on Jun 25, 2012 from Dirk RowellMany companies are under particular pressure at the moment to operate efficiently. Economic conditions remain tough, with credit hard to access and consumers reluctant to spend their cash. This means it is crucial for bosses to concentrate on running their operations as cost-effectively as ...
Views: 586 - What to do when you get an offer on your house - by Submitted on Jun 16, 2012 from Dirk RowellMost estate agents in the UK advise that it takes between four and six weeks to receive the first offer on a property. When the first offer comes in, it is important that they let you know of it, even if far short of the asking price. When they call to advise the offer, they will let you know ...
Views: 557 - The importance of research for buy to let - by Submitted on Jun 16, 2012 from Dirk RowellWith such a vibrant rental market throughout the UK, it is little wonder many people are still looking to buy to let as a viable income generator. However, as with anything, it is important to take care of the basics and nowhere more is this so vital than in research. Research comes in many ...
Views: 587 - What to do when your property isn't selling - by Submitted on Jun 15, 2012 from Dirk RowellAll too often, vendors can become increasingly frustrated when their properties remain on the market for longer than everything else around them. This is an easy to understand reaction, and all too often, the selling process is a disappointment. In almost all cases though, where a house sale ...
Views: 552 - People spending more time on property websites - by Submitted on Jun 15, 2012 from Dirk RowellRecent research, commissioned by Rightmove, has shown that people are spending nearly an hour each month on property search websites. The research, completed by independent online traffic auditor comScore, analysed the property sites most used by the best estate agents in the UK. Perhaps ...
Views: 543 - The increasingly popularity of estate agent reviews - by Submitted on Jun 15, 2012 from Dirk RowellYou can read somebody else's opinion about anything on the internet today – be it the latest Hollywood blockbuster, a supermarket, or a car. Some reviews are better than others of course, though one area which is growing in popularity and usefulness are those sites offering estate agent ...
Views: 760 - The Perfect Holiday for Animal Lovers - by Submitted on Jun 09, 2012 from Dirk RowellIf you love nature and have a passion for animals of all shapes and sizes, then an African wildlife safari could be the perfect holiday for you. Whilst there are a few rare places in Asia that may allow you access to tame tigers or other such rare and wonderful animals, very few areas have the ...
Views: 551 - Get the laminar air flow cabinet that�s right for you - by Submitted on Jun 02, 2012 from Dirk RowellCompanies in a wide range of industries could benefit from investing in laminar air flow cabinets. They provide sterile environments that are ideal for precision work, protecting the operator as well as the product from any external contamination, but as with so many air solutions different ...
Views: 694 - What are laminar flow cabinets? - by Submitted on Jun 02, 2012 from Dirk RowellA lot of industries require sterile environments if they�re going to operate effectively, with pharmaceutical companies, medical establishments and electronics companies all relying on air solutions to protect the operators as well as the products. One piece of equipment that�s ...
Views: 703 - The Perfect Partner to Physiotherapy - by Submitted on Jun 01, 2012 from Dirk RowellA huge number of people in Britain struggle with physical problems, from pulled muscles to ligament damage, and see such injuries cause them numerous problems in their every day life. Even simple muscular strains can blight people for many months or even years if they are not treated in the ...
Views: 896 - How to Increase Your eBay Potential - by Submitted on May 29, 2012 from Dirk RowellIf you are looking to make regular income from eBay auctions, it is important to realise that you are not alone. Not only will this mean that there is a great deal of competition out there vying for the very same trade, but it will also means that you may well get ahead much quicker if you ...
Views: 593 - Employees unaware of impending pension changes - by Submitted on May 29, 2012 from Dirk RowellMaking the most of a pension review and selecting the right annuities can help individuals to enjoy a good standard of living in their post-work years. However, to be able to achieve this, people have to have saved into their pension funds in the first place. At present, many workers in ...
Views: 580 - Maintaining a search engine marketing blog - by Submitted on Jun 11, 2013 from Dirk RowellIt is not easy to get a SEO blog moving in the right direction. It requires technical skill and experience. However, it is even more difficult to maintain success. This is in part because users often like something new. If a blog is over-reliant on SEO news then users may become bored. Content ...
Views: 544 - Is Google losing a little of its touch? - by Submitted on Jun 11, 2013 from Dirk RowellSEO services obviously spend a lot of time looking at what Google is up to. As the world’s most dominant search engine, it has to be examined with care. Professional SEO services do not simply look at Google’s innovations. They also look at its current popularity relative to other search ...
Views: 665 - How to complain about an estate agent - by Submitted on May 26, 2012 from Dirk RowellSelling a home is never straightforward, even if each detail is in the right place and things goas expected. If things are not working as they should, it can be a nightmare and, if your estate agent is a cause for complaint, things can seem almost unbearable. It is possible to dosomething about ...
Views: 750(1 vote) - Building the case for HR software - by Submitted on May 23, 2012 from Dirk RowellIt can be difficult sometimes to prove a business case for HR software, particularly if employers are sceptical of its benefits. However, HR software can prove invaluable not only to the HR function but also in how it can contribute to the strategic aims of a company and so writing a compelling ...
Views: 542 - Strike the right balance when utilising social media for recruitment - by Submitted on May 23, 2012 from Dirk RowellThere is simply no denying the unprecedented manner in which social media has changed the way in which people communicate for personal and professional reasons. Recent research by marketing and PR agency, Eurocom Worldwide, reflects that Facebook has long since reached human resources echelons, ...
Views: 435 - Assure compliance with evolving minimum wage legislation - by Submitted on May 22, 2012 from Dirk RowellAs most business owners and their HR payroll people are aware, the government announced in March 2012 that the national minimum wage is due to increase for workers falling in to certain age brackets from October 2012, but will remain static for others. Minimum wage workers of 21 and above will ...
Views: 690 - Comfort and Style - by Submitted on May 22, 2012 from Dirk RowellBalancing comfort and style should be easy, and yet so many of us get it wrong. From the clothes that we wear to the thing with which we populate our homes, trying to make sure that we feel comfortable in what we wear and the surroundings we create is important for numerous reasons. When it ...
Views: 554 - Is it time for a pension review? - by Submitted on May 22, 2012 from Dirk RowellIt's not enough to start a pension. Regular checks are needed on it from to time to make sure it is performing. This becomes increasingly important as retirement draws near. Once a annuity is purchased that's it. There is no going back. It's all too easy to become lulled into thinking that ...
Views: 628 - Making Your Home More Appealing - by Submitted on May 22, 2012 from Dirk RowellWhen you are looking to improve the look of your home, it is important to not only take what appeals to you into consideration, but also what will impress people in general. Not only is it important to make sure that guests feel comfortable inside your home, but when it comes to selling your ...
Views: 570 - Deal fairly with flexi time requests of working parents - by Submitted on May 22, 2012 from Dirk RowellAs many human resources representatives of businesses of all sizes might have already experienced, requests for flexible working hours by working mums and dads on their teams are far from confined to statutory maternity and paternity leave. Nor are requests made solely by working parents with ...
Views: 592 - Mark the Perfect Day with the Perfect Ring - by Submitted on May 22, 2012 from Dirk RowellMarriage is widely considered as the biggest day in an individual’s life as they declare their love for their partner in front of witnesses and say ‘I do’. Considerable preparation and organisation is required during the pre-nuptial period once a date is set. This will ensure that everything is ...
Views: 666 - Take a trip to the Birmingham jewellery quarter - by Submitted on May 21, 2012 from Dirk RowellMost people have an opinion about Birmingham and it's not always complimentary. But what do they know? Yes it's a city founded on industry and some parts of it aren't the most eye catching and aesthetically pleasing, but isn't that true of most big cities? Get beyond the ignorance and the ...
Views: 589 - Pick the Perfect Loose Diamond - by Submitted on May 21, 2012 from Dirk RowellDiamonds have long remained a precious stone that carries its own unique aura and desirability. The sheer quality and sparkle provides an unbeatable level of aesthetic beauty which carries great value not only in price, but their magical appearance. As the rarest form of stone in existence which ...
Views: 599 - Royal Jewellery with Princess Cut diamonds - by Submitted on Dec 31, 1969 from Dirk RowellWhen you begin to choose diamonds, then there are certain criteria you should be looking at. These can be surmised as the “four Cs” which are as follows: Cut. This refers to the design or style guide that is used when a stone is cut. It doesn’t mean the shape of the ring, e.g. oval shaped, ...
Views: 748 - Eternity Rings Explained - by Submitted on May 21, 2012 from Dirk RowellWhen it comes to diamond jewellery, there can be mixed messages. For example, you’ll often see cut being referred to as the shape of a diamond, whereas really it doesn’t mean this at all, and is more to do with the finish of a diamond. There are essentially two sides to the diamond industry. ...
Views: 959 - The value of reputation management - by Submitted on May 05, 2012 from Dirk RowellInternet reputation management is a strategy many companies resort to when they find that their company reputation has been attacked by web-based comments or attack. The negative publicity may come in a number of forms such as comments made on pod casts and forums, negative blogs, PR and fake ...
Views: 683 - Provide a Cat with Dry and Wet Food - by Submitted on May 03, 2012 from Dirk RowellAnimals, like human beings, require a certain level of intake of food or liquid on a daily basis in order to receive the nutrients and vitamins required to retain all cognitive functions and remain in a healthy condition in which to live happily through an entire life span. Without any form of ...
Views: 608 - How to Keep a Dog Happy - by Submitted on May 03, 2012 from Dirk RowellDue to the bundles of energy they exuberate and their overall happiness around human beings, dogs have established and maintained a position as the leading form of animal that is considered popular to be owned as a pet. From puppies to adult dogs, canines act as perfect companions within the ...
Views: 617 - The Importance of Efficient and Durable Shelving in a Library - by Submitted on Apr 26, 2012 from Dirk RowellAlthough significant advancements within computer and digital technology has culminated in the launch of high specification devices such as the Kindle which allows an individual to read books electronically, a library still remains the heartbeat of literature and as the prime building in which ...
Views: 3661 - Why Archived Storage is Effective in Business - by Submitted on Apr 25, 2012 from Dirk RowellStorage is an important element across all residential and commercial buildings as it allows homeowners and companies to utilise a capacity or facility for the purpose of storing a multitude of various products and materials to be used at an individual’s own discretion. As the prime incentive is ...
Views: 570 - If a diamond ring is needed, your search is over - by Submitted on Apr 25, 2012 from Dirk RowellIf you wish to purchase a diamond ring, this might be given as a present. It could also be required because it will be handed to a loved one for their birthday. We are able to help no matter what is expected largely because we stock a substantial and impressive number of diamond rings which have ...
Views: 540 - Why purchasing diamond rings is never difficult - by Submitted on Apr 25, 2012 from Dirk RowellIf you wish to buy high quality diamond rings because you need this for a loved one, this might be required so that you can present them with a ring when proposing. When deciding on proposing to your partner, there is a lot to consider such as what you should say as well as where to do this. ...
Views: 636 - When wanting to purchase an engagement ring, look no further - by Submitted on Apr 25, 2012 from Dirk RowellIf you’ve been with your partner for a considerable length of time, you might want to propose to them. When doing this, there is a lot to arrange. This includes where to go down on one knee, what to say and whether to do this in a couple of weeks or even months. Also important is the ring that ...
Views: 651 - Diamond rings which look superb - by Submitted on Apr 25, 2012 from Dirk RowellWhen you want to buy a diamond ring which is able to provide expert value for money no matter what is expected, there’s no need to keep searching. The diamond rings which we stock have a proven track record in being able to match what our customers want. You too can be like them by browsing from ...
Views: 671 - Benefits of Mobile Shelving - by Submitted on Apr 25, 2012 from Dirk RowellMobility within a building is an important factor across all commercial properties, for all individuals, whether they are staff members, clients or customers, they should be able to manoeuvre around an office space or shop floor safely enabling access to respective products or machinery. It ...
Views: 645 - A wide and impressive range of diamond rings - by Submitted on Apr 25, 2012 from Dirk RowellWhen you want to buy your partner or loved one a wonderful present, this might be needed for their birthday. However, if you wish to purchase a gift in honour of an engagement proposal, selecting from our marvellous range is recommended. We haven’t provided diamond engagement rings to a minimal ...
Views: 667 - The more affordable way to buy new worktops - by Submitted on Mar 14, 2012 from Dirk RowellKitchens come in so many different designs. For more traditional properties a nice classic almost rustic look works well, whereas in a trendy contemporary apartment something sleeker that is more in tune with its surroundings is required. There are many different elements that make up a great ...
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