The city of Bristol has been named the European Green Capital of 2015. It’s the first city in the UK to win the award, which promotes and rewards the environmental efforts of cities in Europe. Representing the largest of any environmental policy challenge, cities are accountable for 67% of the world’s total energy consumption and…
Introduction: Many have asked us that why do we not talk about services that are supposedly helpful for entrepreneurs and small business owners. The answer is that so far we have avoided to really judge the depth and effectiveness of such services as we can’t go ahead and try them out on our own to…
Even though the global economy is still in a worrying state and position around the world, there are pockets of places that are achieving success and making financial progress. Cities like New York and London are achieving peak levels which haven’t been seen since before the crash and other markets such as Hong Kong, Monaco,…
Great customer service is key for retaining your clients and maximizing profits. It doesn’t matter if you do business face to face, or through ecommerce, getting the customer service basics correct will bring buyers back again and again. Differentiate Yourself from the Competition These days, marketing savvy companies are using exceptional or unique customer service…
Packaging materials are used in almost every industry to provide safety and security to the goods being transported or moved. Plastic is among the most popular packaging products; we use it almost daily. But do you know how plastic came into existence? How the first plastic bag was formed? Go through this info-graphic and get…
The definition of dangerous goods varies slightly from one country to the next. In the USA and Australia dangerous good are defined as chemicals, manufactured products, mixtures, articles and substances that pose a risk to the lives of animals, the environment and that of people. If these goods are not handled correctly they can cause…
If you own a business, then you’ll know all about the importance of keeping costs down. And if you’re just starting out, then you’re probably gulping at the price of your set up costs. So saving money where you can should be a key priority. But how? Read on for a few ideas about how…
Starting off our series of Local Brand features, we are publishing a brand report on a pet care brand that has served the community for over 29 years. Dogs and cats owners in and around Cambridge would recognize this pet store for its exceptional service quality and natural pet food selection. Scampers is a unique…
Ebel watches are synonymous with quality, style and elegance and the brand has a proud history of excellence in design. Ebel is truly a heritage brand which has stood the test of time but after over a century of high end watchmaking you could say that the time is now for Ebel Watches. The Foundation…
Every day we get tons of emails from the loyal readers of our blog enquiring about health insurance. Considering the bulk of emails, we are not always able to get through each and every one of them. But from the mails that we do read, we have noticed that a lot of people are confused…
If you completed any sort of United States history class in high school, I’m sure you’ve heard of the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory fire, a tragedy that killed 146 young, mostly immigrant women and girls. The public outrage over the tragedy sparked the Progressive Era and ushered in muckraking journalism that exposed the corporate greed and…
In industry speak, when a brand releases a product that departs from their usual product line, this is known as ‘brand extension.’ Entrepreneur Richard Brandon is perhaps the master of brand extension, with Virgin encompassing everything from air travel (very successful) to bridal fashion (not so successful). Clearly, brand extension can be very powerful when…
The other day I was reading a newspaper article about pampered pooches in Hong Kong where there is trend for all things canine including doggy restaurants, special pushchairs and designer collars. The population of Hong Kong certainly seem to have taken things to extremes and I was left wondering what on earth they are thinking…
Global transitioning to a green economy is evolving surely and steadily, and there are substantial benefits to embracing renewable energy resources in 2014. Experts agree that sustainable development is the wave of the future as the global shift towards reducing our carbon footprint continues. Contemporary investments seek to capitalise on trends in this arena with…
There are a lot of truths when it comes to learning effective business communication but there are also a lot of myths, a lot of things which simply aren’t true. Speaking to Groups When speaking to a crowded audience or a room full of people; you need to look over them. This in fact a…
Amazon Fire TV: 2014’s Killer Product? The market for streaming TV devices is a crowded one. Many big players in the tech space, such as Google, Apple and Roku, have already released a signature device. Smaller, niche companies are also hot after the streaming media dollar. But despite this heavy product saturation, some observers have…
Sports have access to a larger audience than ever thanks to internet streaming and independent television channels, while smartphones means that fans never have to miss a moment of their favourite game, no matter where in the world they are. This increased coverage also means that fans have a greater say in the sports they…
Most of the commercial constructions are big projects and such construction site is a potentially dangerous environment; health and safety standards have to be observed strictly and maintained at all times. Each project should have a safety management system in place that outlines the policies, processes, instruction, and documentation that will serve to establish the…
Whether you are a veteran driver or still in L plates, you can never be too careful on the roads. The fact that 95 per cent of all road traffic accidents are caused by human error emphasises the need to drive carefully and responsibly at all times. While there is no substitute for careful, responsible…
Today, we have become so accustomed to plastic that we take it for granted and hardly any one of us would wonder what life would be without it. We use it so extensively in our day-to-day lives, yet we hardly ever notice it. It is easy to get used to the comforts and forget what…
As homeowners are becoming increasing energy conscious, many are turning to using smart thermostats to help heat and cool their home more efficiently. While the Nest is probably the best known out of all the smart thermostats currently on the market, several of the others now available are proving to be formidable competitors to the…
In this digital age most businesses publish content online. This could be writing how to articles, creating news blogs, publishingwebpages, drafting press releases and sharing information via social media. A recent debate has arisen about copyright issues and the creation and sharing of online content. Let’s take Twitter as an example. Imagine that you decide…
Almost as soon as you’ve taken your smartphone out of the box, the manufacturers release a shiny new model that makes yours look prehistoric by comparison. Apple is no different, but in September 2013 ago they went one a step further and released not only a new model, but a new material. Just over six…
In April 2014, the Heartbleed bug compromised huge swathes of the internet – including Facebook, Tumblr and Yahoo Mail. Millions changed their passwords in order not to lose secure information and data. It was a wake up call to many of us – we are very comfortable with the convenience of having our lives stored…
When faced with the idea of virtual currency, many aren’t sure how to think of it. After all, virtual currency has yet to become mainstream. Or has it already? The truth is that virtual currency may soon be available as a method of payment at your local retailer, and that you may be able to…
