Author: Tiffany Hurd

When you’re working away from home

Business
When you're away from home, a serviced flat can provide comfort and convenience. The versatility of serviced apartments is one of their many benefits. It allows you to create a comfortable and pleasant atmosphere during your stay. It can be a great way to relax, feel at home and get your creative juices flowing. Here are some tips for turning your serviced apartment into a home-away-from home. Enjoy the convenience of a fully-equipped kitchen Some serviced apartments come with a fully equipped kitchen while others have a kitchenette. If you are travelling for business, it can be a great boost to your mental stability to have your own kitchen. You can cook your favourite foods, make your morning coffee and relax. The kitchen can be a great feature if you plan to invite gues...

 Gloucester City Promotes Security For The Outside Of The Home.

Home Improvement
Located in the south-west of England, with the picturesque Cotswolds to the East and the magnificent Forest-Of-Dean to the West, the diverse and multicultural Cathedral City of Gloucester is home to a tight-knit Community of various Faiths, Cultures, Ethnicities and Beliefs.  With the mighty River Severn in close proximity, the City has a lot to offer its local population of around 132,000 inhabitants, with an array of retail stores, restaurants, museums and of course its magnificent Gothic Cathedral. Many of the proud, hardworking, property owners, living and working in the City are investing in added security for the outside of their homes.  Working closely with local, professional, experienced, companies such as Up and Over Garage Doors Ltd who provide quality Garage Doors Gloucester...

Social Media, Learn How To Do It Yourself.

Business
Knowing how to design and create your own Social Media Campaigns could potentially save your business thousands of pounds and give your dedicated team of employees new skills and confidence.  Working alongside a specialist, experienced, award-winning, Social Media Mentor with over a decade of relevant experience, you and your staff will soon understand the complex terminology of Social Media and be able to promote your own Campaigns.  There’s unlimited power in Doing it Yourself, no longer relying on an expensive Social Media Manager, your business will be able to quickly grow and prosper.  Learning the skills to utilise this valuable marketing tool effectively, your team will grow in confidence as they help to successfully promote your Brand.  You want and need your business to grow and S...

How to succeed in a new interim manager role

Business
Stepping into an interim management role can be both challenging and rewarding, as it requires delivering impact within a short timeframe. Success in this position depends on building trust, setting clear goals, and swiftly addressing organisational needs. Define your objectives early Establishing clear objectives is essential in any interim management role to ensure your actions align with company expectations. By defining goals at the outset and confirming these with senior leadership, you can create a roadmap to guide your efforts. Indeed has a guide on how to set effective objectives. Build trust and communicate effectively Building trust with team members and stakeholders is crucial in an interim role, where fostering cooperation can drive faster results. Regular communica...

Take the Stress Out of Christmas

Lifestyle
Christmas is the time of year to get together with loved ones and enjoy the celebrations. However, many people can find this time of the year very stressful, as in order to plan that perfect Christmas, everything needs to be prepared and organised in advance. Here are some of the things that you may need to do in the run up to the big day and how you can take the stress off… (more…)
Unlocking Your Business Potential

Unlocking Your Business Potential

Business
Analyse the competition You must do more than benchmarking to maximise your business. You need to offer something that will entice your customers to purchase from you. Your competitors may have alternatives to the product you sell. This is your Competitive Advantage. You won't be successful unless you have a competitive advantage that is both significant and sustainable for a certain segment of consumers. (more…)
What to Expect from a Courier Service

What to Expect from a Courier Service

Business
Businesses are increasingly relying on alternative means of transporting deliveries to customers, in ways that are quicker, safer and more reliable than standard postage options. It is vital that businesses choose a courier that can accurately meet their business needs and customer expectations. Image Credit E-commerce business owners are governed by many regulations that cover same-day delivery services in the UK, such as the Consumer Rights Act 2015, the Consumer Contracts Regulations 2013 and the Distance Selling Regulations, as well as industry standard codes of best practice.  Courier Service Standards Couriers collect the items that they then go on to deliver. This can be done on very short timescales, sometimes within as little as 60 minutes. They often deliver a se...
Five Features of Sustainable Architecture

Five Features of Sustainable Architecture

Opinion
Sustainable architecture is the best way to reach a more eco-friendly future. This way of designing buildings is ideal if you want to minimise the negative impact of buildings on the environment as it makes them a lot more efficient. But what exactly is it? Here are five features to consider. Energy Efficiency Energy efficiency is really what sustainable architects are all about. This is why their designs are going to include things like solar panels or wind turbines, as well as energy-efficient windows and insulation, resulting in buildings that are far less reliant on fossil fuels. Image Credit Sustainable Materials The use of sustainable materials is another essential feature that sustainable architects will be sure to include in their designs, and that means using t...

What are legal class actions?

Business
A class action is the term given to a lawsuit against an organisation or an individual (the defendant), brought about by one or more plaintiffs on behalf of a larger group (known as the 'class'). According to Wikipedia, class actions originated in the United States but are nowadays used across Canada and Europe in countries with civil law. What types of legal class action are there? Plaintiffs can act on behalf of a larger group to bring about a legal class action for any number of reasons. It may be something related to a product sold, known as product liability, or similarly, intellectual property. It may also relate to antitrust or competition, fraud or banking litigation. Pharmaceuticals and medical devices are also commonly the subject of class action cases. What are the r...