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- Outsourced order fulfilment could be the answer - by Submitted on Jun 17, 2012 from Nick chambellE-commerce is big business. It's a sector that ranges from home based part time operators through to giant multi-national players and all of them face the same challenges. Order fulfilment plays a critical role, customers want their goods yesterday and if they don't get them fast enough they'll ...
Views: 717(1 vote) - A Holiday Can Be the Best Way to Get in Shape - by Submitted on Jun 01, 2012 from Nick chambellWhen the majority of us think of holidays, we think about coming home a few pounds heavier and potentially even more tired than before we went away. Whilst a week of fun and debauchery is indeed appealing, it can also be rather draining and completely negate the whole allure of taking a holiday ...
Views: 870 - Advances in Technology Make CCTV an Extremely Efficient Security Measure - by Submitted on Jun 21, 2012 from Nick chambellIn this day and age, security of your premises is increasingly paramount – crime is continually on the rise and businesses can afford to lose revenue as a result of crime even less than ever before. Developments in technology make security solutions more effective and efficient and are a real ...
Views: 961 - Avoiding Injuries Needs Focus Even for the Healthy - by Submitted on Aug 31, 2012 from Nick chambellIt may seem as though injuries are things that only happen to those whose bodies are not used to intensive training, but in reality even the healthiest of us can see injuries becoming ever more frequent if we do not take the right approach. In many cases, injuries can simply start occurring ...
Views: 659 - Beach Holidays for People Who Don’t Like to Sit Still - by Submitted on Jun 01, 2012 from Nick chambellIf you are one of those people who simply can’t sit still and loves to be active, and always have something interesting to do, beach holidays might not be the most alluring way to get away. Not only can it feel that once you have seen one, you have seen them all, but the majority of beach ...
Views: 1753 - Beat high international call charges with Planet Calling - by Submitted on May 23, 2012 from Nick chambellThe world seeming to be shrinking. Families and friends to be ever more dispersed. People travel further afield than ever before and it's important to stay in touch. Everyone needs to hear a friendly voice now and again no matter where in the world they are. This brave new world needs ...
Views: 651 - Caring for your silver jewellery - by Submitted on Jun 26, 2012 from Nick chambellAll that glitters may be gold, but sometimes you just can't beat the style of silver. So don't you want to look after your silver jewellery? Care for it properly and you'll have beautiful pieces that will last a lifetime and beyond, so here are a few top tips to ensure that your sterling silver ...
Views: 795 - CCTV systems help keep thieves out - by Submitted on May 05, 2012 from Nick chambellSecurity is at the top of the list of major concerns for all kinds of businesses. A break in can cause huge disruption. It's more than just losing stock. A break in can severely disrupt any kind of business operation, affecting its ability to serve its customers. Customers who may defect ...
Views: 765 - Choose Denby tableware for style, quality and practicality combined - by Submitted on Apr 30, 2012 from Nick chambellTableware needs to come with a whole range of characteristics if it’s going to be suitable for modern living. It needs to cope with everyday use without letting you down, being durable and top-quality for your complete satisfaction, but it needs to suit your sense of style as well so you’re left ...
Views: 779 - Church Accounting Can Keep Up with the Modern World with Specialist Software Packages - by Submitted on Jul 18, 2012 from Nick chambellOperating on a tight budget is a reality for many churches in the 21st century. With weekly attendances having declined over the course of many decades, regular donations are significantly down and the role that the church plays in people's everyday lives looks to be diminished. Nonetheless, ...
Views: 597 - Clarify company policy to avoid staff expense dispute - by Submitted on Apr 28, 2012 from Nick chambellAs has been the trend in the media over the past few years, scrutiny of MP’s expenses continues to remain well and truly on the radar, both in the press and under the watchful eye of the Independent Parliamentary Standards Authority. Recently, the spotlight has fallen on Andrew Bailey, MP for ...
Views: 676 - Clarify expenses policies to minimise financial wastage - by Submitted on May 24, 2012 from Nick chambellManagement and staff expenses have long since been regularly recurring discussion points on the agendas at many human resources meetings. Dependent upon the specific nature of businesses, the monthly expenses tally of some might be minimal and not extend much further than the realms of a team ...
Views: 823 - Create a New Product from Concept with Injection Moulding - by Submitted on Jun 26, 2012 from Nick chambellCompanies and inventors strive to design and create new products in order to offer the worldwide public the newest, most innovative machinery and appliances. A concept can be based upon an already existing product which companies want to stamp their own authority and ideas onto, or a brand new ...
Views: 1013 - Denby china—the perfect wedding gift - by Submitted on Apr 30, 2012 from Nick chambellSourcing the perfect wedding gifts can often be easier said than done. You need to make sure you’re getting something that the happy couple will adore, but a nod to practicality wouldn’t go amiss either. Whilst many couples have already set up home together it’s often nice to give them new items ...
Views: 776 - Gender pay gaps cost dearly in employment tribunal situations - by Submitted on Mar 15, 2012 from Nick chambellIn January 2012, 943 female staff past and present at Bury Council finally had their day when an agreement was reached for the settlement of their claims for gender pay gaps. It had taken several years for a resolution to be reached, following initial claims against their employer that they were ...
Views: 479 - Helping a Loved One See they Need Rehab - by Submitted on Jun 19, 2012 from Nick chambellMuch is said about how effectively many drug addicts can hide their addictions from loved ones but, in the end, it is usually those around an addict who are far more aware than the addict of just how much help is needed. However, this does not make it any easier for those trying to help a ...
Views: 745 - How a Fragrant Smell Can Transform an Environment - by Submitted on Jun 21, 2012 from Nick chambellMany people think that creating a happy home is all about style and cleanliness, and it is, but the smell of a home can ultimately transform a person's state of mind. Pleasant, fragrant smells can create an inviting environment within a home, and is sure to make a person never want to leave ...
Views: 732 - Innovative and Stunning Business Calendars - by Submitted on Feb 06, 2012 from Nick chambellPromotional business calendars are one of the most cost-effective marketing devices available on the advertising market. Business calendars ensure your business and its product or message are displayed for the whole year, that's twelve months of marketing space. Corporate calendars are always a ...
Views: 842 - Is Rehab More Effective than AA? - by Submitted on Jun 19, 2012 from Nick chambellIt can be easy to confuse Alcoholics Anonymous and alcohol rehab, but the two are actually worlds apart, and if you or someone close to you has a problem with alcohol, understanding the difference is extremely important. For starters, AA is not a treatment, and has never been designed to be. ...
Views: 858 - It's never too early to start looking at ski deals - by Submitted on Jun 23, 2012 from Nick chambellIt might be the middle of summer, but some hardened skiers are already counting down the days until winter rolls around again. Not for them long, lazy summer holiday. They crave the adrenaline rush of being out there on the slopes. They need their fix of Alpine skiing. Even if skiing is the ...
Views: 998 - Keep clients entertained within employment law boundaries - by Submitted on Jun 22, 2012 from Nick chambellFor many years, it has been the norm for businesses to treat their top clients, and clients they are hoping to capitalise upon, to various types of corporate hospitality and entertainment. Major sporting events, such as horse racing at Ascot and Aintree, big football matches, the tennis at ...
Views: 618 - Keep that Dyson running - order replacement parts - by Submitted on Jun 15, 2012 from Nick chambellThe Dyson concept has revolutionised the vacuum cleaner. It's amazing just how much better they are at sucking up dirt and dust and keeping the house clean. No wonder they are so popular. Dyson's don't come cheap however, but people are prepared to spend more on them because they are so ...
Views: 916 - Making life easier for pets with osteoarthritis - by Submitted on May 03, 2012 from Nick chambellPet owners are generally eager to ensure their creatures enjoy a good standard of living and, as part of this, it is important that they recognise if and when their animals develop medical problems. One of the conditions that dogs, cats and other pets are at risk of developing is ...
Views: 686 - Manage talent prudently for better business performance - by Submitted on Apr 28, 2012 from Nick chambellPromotions to positions of authority are usually gratifying and exciting for those hard working team members who have more than proved their worth to businesses through loyalty, competency and by demonstrating extreme willingness to go the extra mile. However, as many human resources ...
Views: 550 - Must-Haves for Any Stag Party - by Submitted on Aug 31, 2012 from Nick chambellIf you have been charged with organising a stag or hen party, then there are certain things you will need to make sure you get right, whether you plan to have a sensible or even demur occasion, or wish to have a wild night of debauchery that would make any hell raiser proud. The origins of ...
Views: 1349 - Now is the time to snag great ski deals - by Submitted on Jun 22, 2012 from Nick chambellSmart people plan ahead. They book and buy things out of season ready for the next. They don't leave things until the last minute and by being super organised they save a lot of money in the process. Take skiing holidays. Probably the last thing on people's minds right now as the temperature ...
Views: 840 - Obese pets attend fit club - by Submitted on May 02, 2012 from Nick chambellIt is not only humans who struggle to control their weight. Animals can also suffer from obesity and it is hugely important that their owners control the cat and dog food they provide. If they give too much food or buy the wrong type of products, they can end up compromising the health of their ...
Views: 680 - Outsourced order fulfilment takes businesses to another level - by Submitted on Jun 16, 2012 from Nick chambellNew businesses are springing up all over the country, some people are running little projects on the side to bring in some extra cash on top of the day job, others have gone for it full time. They've jumped ship or invested a redundancy payout in setting up by themselves. Either way it's great ...
Views: 671 - Plan ahead for next winter - by Submitted on Apr 30, 2012 from Nick chambellThe winter is over and spring is finally here, but here in the UK people know they aren't quite out of the woods just yet. It can still be pretty chilly for a while yet. Those winter heating bills are about to start landing on the mat too and some people are in for a nasty shock. Energy prices ...
Views: 837 - Prepare a human resources game plan to minimise Olypmic disruption - by Submitted on May 24, 2012 from Nick chambellPrudent business owners and their human resources representatives, both in London itself and elsewhere throughout the UK, are already anticipating the potential workplace disruption that the Olympic Games might cause and putting plans in place to deal even-handedly with their staff. Some ...
Views: 660 - Protect against Potential Vandalism at School - by Submitted on May 19, 2012 from Nick chambellThroughout all levels of educations, pupils and students are expected to conduct themselves in an appropriate manner in order to work hard and achieve the best results. Official uniform and behaviour are prerequisite rules established and maintained to the letter by all secondary schools, ...
Views: 876 - Provide Your Cat or Dog with the Perfect Home - by Submitted on May 02, 2012 from Nick chambellAlthough an age-long debate remains over the dominant species between canine and feline animals, both dogs and cats require a quality of life within a residential property that is fitting for their natural instincts and ensure they achieve their life expectancy. Purchasing a cat or dog from a ...
Views: 653 - Rapid Prototyping and Medical Applications - by Submitted on Jul 16, 2012 from Nick chambellRapid prototyping is set to change the world in profound and exciting ways. It could, realistically, be employed to construct cheap modular housing, parts for industry or even bespoke toys and games. It is for its medical applications however that rapid prototyping is perhaps most tantalising. ...
Views: 881 - Remain firmly compliant with equality employment law - by Submitted on Jun 25, 2012 from Nick chambellIt is a matter of common sense and respect in the vast majority of UK workplaces that discrimination against any team members constitutes unacceptable behaviour. Yet whether discrimination on the grounds of race, gender, sexual orientation, age or disability takes place with malicious intent, or ...
Views: 685 - Starting Your Business - by Submitted on May 30, 2012 from Nick chambellGetting the money together to start a brand new business may not seem easy. However, what many people do not realise is that it is actually extremely easy to start a business from home and expand slowly over time. The trick is simply to get the right approach. No matter whether you are ...
Views: 719 - Stay in touch thanks to cheap international calls - by Submitted on Dec 31, 1969 from Nick chambellA generation ago international calls were considered a luxury. Now they are a necessity. People travel all over the world for both business and leisure. The labour market is internationally mobile now too. People thinking nothing about going to take work overseas. Retiring to somewhere warmer is ...
Views: 627 - Streamlining Your Company - by Submitted on May 30, 2012 from Nick chambellMaking your processes more streamlined can take a great deal of investment, both in terms of time and money. No matter how organised you are, there will be a certain things that are simply not achievable unless you have the right hardware, software or facilities to actually carry them ...
Views: 599 - Take a roll call on workplace health and safety - by Submitted on Dec 31, 1969 from Nick chambellThere is much to be learnt by business owners and their human resources team members from recent figures released by the three main teaching unions in the UK: the Association of Teachers and Lecturers, the National Association of Schoolmaster Union of Women Teachers, and the National Union of ...
Views: 751 - The Effectiveness of Corporate Calendars as Advertisement - by Submitted on Jun 14, 2012 from Nick chambellAdvertising and marketing strategies are a fundamental part of business as a way in which companies promote their existence and the subsequent services and products they specialise in. From handheld products such as business cards to the global platform of the Internet, utilising all possible ...
Views: 1141 - The Importance of Access Control - by Submitted on Jun 20, 2012 from Nick chambellWith a large workforce, it can be difficult to control who is going in and out of the building. Even small offices need to focus on security, as they are particularly vulnerable when under threat of crime because they often can’t afford the high costs involved with unwanted visitors. An access ...
Views: 5351 - The Importance of CCTV Security Systems in Business - by Submitted on May 18, 2012 from Nick chambellSecurity is fundamentally important across all walks of life to ensure the overall safety and possessions of all individuals are comprehensively protected. Commercial and residential properties are constructed to provide homeowners and companies with adequate protection against adverse weather ...
Views: 5588 - The Importance of Dog Training - by Submitted on May 01, 2012 from Nick chambellAll animals and reptiles which can be owned as pets have their own respective and unique behavioural characteristics which belie their natural instincts and provide owners with variable qualities in which to embrace and enjoy. Dogs are a fine example of animals which provide bundles of energy ...
Views: 972 - The Importance of Household Heating - by Submitted on Jun 16, 2012 from Nick chambellHomeowners across the United States strive to create a stately environment in which to reside in and one which reflects their life. As a residential property ultimately reflects on its residents, it is important to integrate interior design elements via furniture and décor that ultimately create ...
Views: 780 - The Importance of Order Fulfilment - by Submitted on Jun 11, 2012 from Nick chambellEffective correspondence and business transactions within a business-to-business and business-to-consumer enterprise are essential to the overall proficiency and success of a company. Whether a company prides its specialist expertise within particular services or products, continuous quality and ...
Views: 715 - The smarter way to deliver health and safety induction training - by Submitted on Mar 21, 2012 from Nick chambellWhen any employee starts work at a new company there's an important check list of key tasks and training to work through. One of the most important aspects of induction is to get to grips with safety issues in this new environment. No matter whether someone is starting a job in an office, a ...
Views: 534 - Toe the employment law line when requiring staff overtime - by Submitted on Apr 28, 2012 from Nick chambellIt is far from unusual, in this day and age or in any day and age, for businesses to require their staff to work overtime. In many cases, this is taken as par for the course by monthly salaried staff who are more than happy to give a little extra in order to ensure optimum company profitability ...
Views: 683 - Treat male pattern hair loss with Propecia - by Submitted on Mar 23, 2012 from Nick chambellSince the dawn of the human race, the male of the species has suffered from pattern hair loss. For many men, it is a plain and simple fact of life, but not one that they are obliged to feel happy about. Some men pragmatically take hair loss in their stride. Others are extremely embarrassed and ...
Views: 679 - Understanding Your Security Needs - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2012 from Nick chambellSecurity is vital for any business. From CCTV security systems for those businesses with costly physical assets through to intelligent firewall applications and storage servers for those businesses with important data files to store, there will be very few businesses who do not need one form of ...
Views: 599 - Up the sense of luxury with under floor heating - by Submitted on Jun 16, 2012 from Nick chambellDevelopers are becoming increasingly ambitious with the properties they are converting and bringing to the market. High end apartments and houses in prime locations must be appointed with the kind of luxury features buyers at this end of the market come to expect. Only the very best will do and ...
Views: 910 - Utilise human resources to boost staff morale - by Submitted on Mar 16, 2012 from Nick chambellThe issue of maintaining and improving staff morale can feel like mission impossible for many business owners and their human resources representatives in contemporary workplaces. Numerous businesses are under enormous pressure to push their team members harder than ever in order to keep their ...
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