Walk around any town or city, or even most supermarkets and shopping centres, and you will notice strategically-placed CCTV cameras beaming down at you. The primary objective of these is to monitor a certain area to watch for criminal activity and it can often be the case that a piece of CCTV footage proves vital…
Not only is proper food hygiene good for business, it’s a legal requirement in all cases where a premises serves food to the general public. If you want to run a successful restaurant, then you must adhere to the UK food hygiene regulations. Even in cases where the law is not clearly defined you should…
Sunglasses were designed to protect our eyes, from dust and harsh sunlight, but they have become more than just an eye protective gear. They are also considered as a style statement. Some people are very passionate about the sunglasses, and are ready to pay hefty amounts of money. Sometimes we get conned into buying fake…
Irrespective of the type of workplace, data security is a top concern for management professionals today. Security breaches can end up threatening the livelihood of employees and entire companies alike, depending on how severe they are. There are solutions available to many common professional data security problems. However, understanding the surrounding statistics is often the…
Our households use a lot of electricity, from domestic devices in the kitchen, living room and laundry. Lighting accounts for 18 percent of an average household’s electricity expenses. You can minimize your lighting bill and energy usage by changing which light bulbs you utilize and how you utilize them. Households normally use a mix of usual…
Electronic payments, banking and credit card usage provide a welcome convenience for customers and most retailers. However, the mega data breaches of 2014 created extreme doubt in those hit by the wave of electronic crime. Big names such as eBay, JPMorgan Chase and Home Deport took vast hits because of these malicious attacks. Sadly, these…
Buying an old car is a difficult job. There are so many things to check before closing the deal. It can be more difficult when anyone is buying an used car for the first time. When I bought my first used car, there were not many options. We had to find someone who had a…
The 1996 Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) pose unique challenges to healthcare providers. Rather than requiring healthcare providers and hospitals to be HIPAA compliant, the act extends HIPAA compliance to cover all entities storing, managing, recording, or transmitting Patient Health Information (PHI), according to the HIPAA Security Rule standards. HIPAA non compliance can…
The medical science has evolved in its treatment and cures but the aspect of patient care has also come a long way. As medical care industry expands, nursing has become more than just observing and monitoring the patient. Modern medical facilities give major stress on patient’s experience throughout the stay and even continued attention after…
Product recalls happen when a product is released into the market without proper quality and safety assessment. It happens to best of the brands and often for bizarre faults in product design, manufacturing or materials used. The more complicated the product, more chances of recalls because it becomes more and more difficult to maintain process…
Following the rules isn’t always easy or convenient, unfortunately. But when you’re trying to run a successful business that clients and consumers trust to be scrupulous, protecting your reputation and following the rules are key to long-term success—even when it comes to disposing of your outdated, broken, or unwanted electronics and servers, junk known as…
Food waste is emerging as a big problem. From top food manufacturers to local brands, every food processing business is looking for tools and techniques to minimize the food waste. Food temperature monitoring plays a big role in ensuring safety of the food and in reducing food waste. As per industry guidelines, food manufacturers should…
Back-up power systems have become an important part of residences and business today. Companies may invest a lot on uninterrupted power supply and generators to keep their offices running even in the condition of power failure but are you looking after your back-up systems properly? What you should do if you have a back-up generator?…
Whether it is commercial or residential property, buying or renting any real estate involves certain amount of risk due to its highly fluid nature. Anywhere in the world you’ll find a fair share of scammy realtors and thus, the stories of rampant malpractices sometimes scare off the most seasoned investors. Still, you can’t stop at…
Much like all the other regional markets around the world, Singapore has some specific rules for setting up a business. However, unlike many other countries, Singapore allows entrepreneurs to set up a business and get the necessarily loans quite easily, which is why it is often regarded as the best country in which to run a…
Ink prices are one of the highest for commodities in the world yet many people don’t realize it. The most effected by these prices are businesses. It doesn’t matter whether the company is a small local one or maybe an international business that sells millions of products everyday, ink is vital. The use of ink…
2014 might just be remembered as the year of high profile data breaches. Companies such as eBay, PF Chang’s, and the University of Maryland have already been targeted and new attacks are being uncovered almost daily. Consumers are beginning to shrug off the news as a normal cost of paperless e-commerce. This is truly unfortunate…
Thinking about giving a new look to your house but don’t know how to get started? It might seem pretty much easy to find a contractor, but its way difficult to find one who understands all your needs and gives you exactly what you have had in your mind. Here is an infographic that will…
Did your email get hacked? Did your company’s data get compromised? Those things might be getting more common than you may think. 2014 research shows a significant rise in data security breaches in all types of organizations. Even small and medium businesses are not safe from hackers and spyware. Data security breaches are getting increasingly…
Power generation might have been a concern for a few government agencies and electrical engineers at the turn of the last century but today it is a matter of everyone’s concern as the global energy costs are going up and shortage of power has become a very real issue. The mode of power generation may…
Marketing is a cruel, cruel discipline, young marketers are trained to become sharks from the very start. It is hardwired in them that if they do not keep moving forward, they will drown. Marketing could be an entrepreneur’s worst nightmare, I know many good people with good ideas who are bad at marketing. With all…
Home theater acoustic panels help create a rich sound from your entertainment system. There are several kinds of acoustic panels out on the market. Read on to learn how to choose the best ones for your home theater. Submitted by Gerald Hynes Image Source
The power sector in UK is gearing up for the almost eminent energy crisis. As the winters approach the power consumption in Britain is bound to go up. This is a major concern for the citizens of UK but we understand that cities around the world face similar situations. Our friend John Mercury submitted this…
It’s more than 100 years already since the first materials recovery plant was opened up in New York and during this span, we have learnt the great many advantages that recycling comes with. According to the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), only 32.5% of the waste is recycled across all industries. However, among the rest,…
The closing of nuclear power stations, climate change and increased demand for fuels has created a bottleneck leading to the current energy crisis. Under the Large Combustion Plant Directive (LCPD) passed in Brussels, coal or oil power stations which do not meet emissions-reduction targets will be closed before 2016. If the UK is to keep…
