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The well trodden tale of St Patrick

Posted on: February 25, 2021

Without a doubt one of the most well known Saints in the Catholic faith is that of St Patrick. His fame and recognisable features are celebrated around the world on the 17th March. The festivities centre on Ireland and Dublin itself but there are even bigger celebrations in Chicago and New York where there are very large numbers of inhabitants that share a common Irish heritage. There are many ways to celebrate the day and…

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Cheer Up – Here are Some Ways to Enjoy the Autumn

Posted on: October 13, 2020

We may feel a bit gloomy when the winter months start to roll in but there are lots of things that we can look forward to as the days become shorter and the air becomes cooler – it is not all doom and gloom! Update your Winter Wardrobe – The autumn is a great time to have a good wardrobe clear out and update your wardrobe so that you can go into the winter months…

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Jobs to leave to the professionals

Posted on: September 28, 2020

Whilst we may have a strong sense of DIY in this country and the addition of guides on Youtube have helped this, there are still some things that you should only leave to the professionals to do. What are these roles I hear you ask. Here is a list of them. Image credit   Space Exploration. Ok, it’s unlikely that you’ll need to go into space but the astronaut programme that NASA has is very…

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Protect Yourself Against Sexually Transmitted Diseases

Posted on: August 12, 2020

One of the most important aspects of preventing the spread of sexually transmitted diseases is the proper use of protection. One of the most common forms of protection is condoms, and with good reason. They work because they stop the transmission of diseases like HIV and herpes, and they are effective at it. However, for a man to make sure that he has his partner safe, he also needs to know how to protect himself…

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Choosing a solicitor

Posted on: August 1, 2020

There are many reasons why someone may want a solicitor to represent them. Perhaps you have been involved in an accident, negligence or have suffered unfair dismissal from work. Whatever the issue, making a will or arranging a divorce, finding the right legal representation is critical to successfully resolving your problem. So, here are some useful tips to help you narrow down the search: Verbal recommendation is good but not everything Hearing recommendations from people…

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How to stage a stand-out event

Posted on: July 27, 2020

In a sea of corporate events, how do you make yours stand out from the rest? Most delegates groan when they realized that they are invited to yet another conference, but there are some easy ways to set up more enthusiasm and excitement for your event. Speaker If the budget allows, try to at bag at least one well-known speaker for your event. Someone who is entertaining, well-liked, has a great reputation in the industry…

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What are the benefits of Vehicle Tracking?

Posted on: June 30, 2020

As the name suggests, quite simply, a vehicle tracking system allows the vehicle to be tracked. There are other functions that come with the system, including tracking the performance of the vehicle, cutting maintenance, fuel management and preventing theft. This makes the system very popular in fleet management tracking. There are many benefits to using a vehicle tracking for fleet management and here are a few: Cost savings A vehicle tracking system can improve the…

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Home Safety as the Nation Heads Back to Work

Posted on: June 19, 2020

Keeping our homes up together over the last few months has become something of a national hobby! With the fine weather, the country has set to work revamping gardens, plating seeds, mowing lawns and painting fences. And it hasn’t stopped with the garden – people have taken the lockdown opportunity to spend time sorting out wardrobes and cupboards, hiring skips to take away clutter and redecorating rooms that have been in need of a bit…

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How a Pandemic has Changed Businesses and how they are Adapting

Posted on: June 17, 2020

In the aftermath of the Covid 19 global pandemic, many businesses have needed to change the way they work to keep themselves going. One of the big things that emerged from the situation was the need to be seen online. Many businesses have turned to using the power of the internet and social media to help them stay afloat and share information. Image Credit Some businesses, such as restaurants, have used social media sites such…

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Common fail points on the MOT.

Posted on: June 4, 2020

The dreaded MOT test is a yearly trial but it has to be down. It is the only way to ensure that all of our cars are safe and roadworthy before we set out in them. The test has grown a lot since its introduction in the 1960’s. Back then it was only needed every ten years! Funnily enough the original test focused on some of the things that appear in this list. If it’s…

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Do your conveyancing research

Posted on: May 27, 2020

Buying a home is an expensive and stressful process, ranking with divorce and death amongst the most stressful situations people will face in their lives. It is therefore important to get it right. Image Credit Changes in the law In December 2018, it was made obligatory for law firms to publish their fees, including a detailed breakdown in key areas such as residential conveyancing. Prior to this, many buyers said that even if costs were…

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Antivirus software you may want to consider

Posted on: May 11, 2020

Antivirus software is paramount in ensuring that your PC is protected from harmful threats. Used in conjunction with a software testing service, good antivirus protection will help to strengthen your system. and an IT Support Cheltenham company such as https://reformit.co.uk/ will be able to advise you of the level of security that your particular business needs. Image Credit Overview of the top ten antivirus packages Free AVG Antivirus Software This software represents excellent value for…

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Basic excel functions that you need to know about

Posted on: May 11, 2020

One of the main attractions of excel spreadsheets is the ability to be able to take the data that you have input or imported from a PDF to Excel converter and analyse and report on this in a number of different ways. If you have ever asked yourself the question – Can you make a pdf into an excel spreadsheet? You will be pleased to know that yes you can. So no more need for…

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Using the services of a Stagecoach to deliver something

Posted on: May 7, 2020

Got a parcel or letter? Want to get it to your chosen destination fast? Well, as it’s the seventeen hundred’s you don’t have to worry, the stagecoach will have that done for you anywhere between 4 to 8 days barring wheels coming off, horses dying halfway to the next stop or the thing being stolen by a highwayman. Nothing to worry about then, but even so I imagine that our ancestors would have been more…

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What skills does a receptionist need?

Posted on: May 7, 2020

Working as a receptionist can be a highly rewarding and varied job. There are many different skills that an individual needs in order to be successful as a receptionist and here we look at a few of them. Image Credit People skills – being good with people is essential to working as a receptionist as you will be required to speak to people on the phone as well as dealing with visitors to the office…

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Ways to improve your warehouse set up

Posted on: May 6, 2020

Space is always a major concern for those storing items in a warehouse. No matter how many times you look at your inventory or slim down the items that you sell it seems like the quest for more space is never ending. Image Credit There are however some ways in which you can improve the space capacity of your warehouse. Add another floor If you have made the most of the floor space available to…

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Important accounting dates you should be aware of

Posted on: April 29, 2020

Business accounting is a minefield of legislation, processes and dates to remember which is why it is important to consult with a Cheltenham Accountants and enlist their services to keep your finances all above board and legal. Image Credit There are a number of different dates that are important to know relating to your business accounts. Some of these will be generic to accounting as a whole and other specific to your business. Here are…

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The expanding world of Google

Posted on: April 28, 2020

Google is the largest search engine in the world and it allows us to search any keyword to find websites, articles and much more, all related to the subject we are interested in. It has enabled businesses to open up their trade to more and more people and has given small businesses and sole traders the visibility that they wouldn’t have otherwise had.  Such as Web design in Yorkshire https://www.etempa.co.uk/ has allowed people to make…

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Inspirational business quotations

Posted on: April 28, 2020

To motivate and inspire people to fully achieve their individual potential is a difficult thing to accomplish but there are many quotations from aspiring business leaders and famous personalities that can make a difference in a person’s life. “Some people dream of success, while other people get up every morning and make it happen”.  “In order to succeed, your desire for success should be greater than your fear of failure”. Sir Winston Churchill said “Success…

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Becoming a letting agent

Posted on: April 24, 2020

When it comes to thinking about what career you might like some people are drawn to job in property including that of working as a letting agent. Image Credit The tasks that are undertaken by a letting agent include: Setting up viewing of potential tenants around vacant or soon to be vacant properties Carrying out appropriate checks on tenants Drawing up tenancy agreements Checking and drawing up inventories – Property inventory training can help with…

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