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Triathlon Story
Last week I took part in the London Triathlon and despite the blazing heat on the day, managed to turn in a respectable time. The bike race itself was the easy part - the bigger challenge was finding my way to the venue...
We Need You for a Business Visioning Group
Silent Partners want to set up a Business Visioning Group consisting of different sized businesses. There is no cost and it is envisaged that the group will meet for about 2 hours once a month.
Stationery
If you are thinking of starting your own business or just want to update your present letterheads, business cards etc. contact Kevin on 01635 581020 for all your requirements. We also offer high speed copying and 4 colour laser printing as well as binding and booklet making facilities. All produced in house with a very quick turnround.
Thames Valley Innovation Conference
Conference & Seminars
Being successful is about being receptive to new ideas, always searching to stay ahead of the competition and anticipating customers' ever-increasing demands.
Teritorial Army
The Princess Of Wales Royal Regiment Teritorial Army had their family day BBQ on Saturday the 4th of August...
MERL Annual Lecture: Tomorrow's Low-Carbon Countryside
The Museum of English Rural Life will be holding their annual lecture at the University of Reading in the autumn. This year's subject is 'Exploring Tomorrow's Low-Carbon Countryside' and the event takes place on October 10th.
Free Laptops Offered to Broadband Customers
In the race to entice new Broadband customers to sign up for long-term contracts, some Broadband providers are offering an expensive laptop free as part of the deal. AOL UK is currently offering a Dell laptop worth £500 to customers who sign up for their 2-year Broadband package. Meanwhile electrical retailer Currys have teamed up with Orange to offer a big discount on their laptops as part of the Orange offering.
Email - Is It a Good Thing?
Can you remember life before email? What did we do when we needed to communicate with each other - either as individuals or as a group? Pick up the phone? Write a letter? Email has opened up a whole new world of quick, easy, and cheap communication. But has it been a victim of its own success?
The New WEEE Regulations
The new Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Regulations came into force on 1 July, putting additional responsibilities on producers and distributors of electrical equipment. The regulations mean both groups now have a responsibility to take back electrical equipment at the end of its useful life. How does this affect consumers, producers, and suppliers?
Football Goalkeeper Coaching
Paul Jackson is a top football goalkeeper coach. Here are a few pointers to get you started. If you'd like to train with Paul he can be currently found in Farnborough, Fleet, Camberley and Windsor.
Calculating Your Carbon Footprint
More and more businesses are taking responsibility for their Carbon Footprint. Measured in units of carbon dioxide (CO2), the carbon footprint reflects the impact our activities have on the environment as a result of the greenhouse gases we produce.
How to Reduce Your Carbon Footprint
There's a lot you can do - as a business or individual - straightaway to reduce your carbon footprint. Things you can start doing today to reduce your contribution to global warming. In most cases, it won't cost you any money at all - and may in fact save you money. Let's take a closer look...
FSB Calls for Flood Review
Although Gordon Brown has announced the government will set up a review into the problems suffered by businesses as a result of the recent floods, the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) is suggesting an independent review into the floods - without political involvement.
Postal Strike Impacts Small Businesses
A recent report by the British Chambers of Commerce reveals that over £2.5 million of small business post is being delayed every time there is a postal strike. The BCC used data compiled for the 2006 Competitive Market Review to calculate the figure based on how much franked mail is typically sent by small businesses throughout the UK every day.
A Short Guide to E-Mail Etiquette
Nowadays most of us communicate via email every day, so it makes sense to have some simple etiquette rules in place to ensure your emails are doing their job effectively.
Public Relations
Public relations (PR) is an important part of any sales and marketing programme. PR can be used as part of an integral marketing campaign in order to reinforce and support other marketing strategies such as advertising and direct mail or it can be used on its own to achieve specific or corporate marketing objectives.
House Repossessions Rise with Interest Rates
House repossessions have risen a staggering 30% surged by 30 per cent in just 6 months as a result of rising interest rates. Last week the Council of Mortgage Lenders said over 14,000 homes have been repossessed throughout the UK in the first 6 months of this year.
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