Planning to relocate to a new house in a different city? Looking to shift your office to some other destination in the same city? Well, mere mention of the word ‘shifting’ comes with immense tension as how all things will be managed. But with the help of a packing and moving company and with the…
The value of a product is always down to the perception of the consumer. This in turn will really affect their buying behavior. There are so many different factors that all affect perception, such as various trends, marketing practices and the variance in generational attitudes amongst consumers. The perception of food is something that has…
While most people might be familiar with the phrase, “the pen is mightier than the sword,” did you know that this idiom was coined in 1839 by an English author named Edward Bulwer-Lytton for his play Richelieu? Since then the “pen” has become an indispensible part of our lives. The evolution of pens is such…
Modern retail has taken a turn towards the local brands. Of late, shop local movements have gained a lot of steam and for a good reason. The cost of production and consumption is found to be much lower when production uses local resources compared to the multinational retail chains which rely on foreign made and…
My name is Pat O’Keeffe and I am the News Editor of an Irish publication called The Irish Farmers Journal. We are a weekly publication covering news related to the Irish and international agriculture, food and horticulture industries. We regularly carry out research for our industry and attached you will find an infographic charting an…
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,…
Promotion and advertising are key to bringing in new customers, and to making sure that existing customers don’t forget about you. One of the major parts of any advertising budget should be creating promotional products. With that said though, it’s sometimes difficult to choose the right promo products for a company. Fortunately there are a…
Even though the number of rubbish removal services in major cities around the world have more than doubled in the past decade not every one of them offers great commercial rubbish removal. In the developed world commercial rubbish removal is a whole different ball game and is a lot like industrial rubbish removal. The removal…
The Equipment Leasing Association of America recently released a study that showed that around 80% of all American businesses used equipment leasing on a fairly regular basis. There are a number of excavation hire companies that also rely on vehicle leasing services for an array of vehicle types. That said the high demand for heavy…
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,…
Do you think that you have the potential to become a truly great entrepreneur? You may feel that you’re just waiting for that moment of inspiration, allowing you to unleash an invention that will stun the world. That’s certainly a wonderful way of thinking, but it’s worth noting that many who are successful in the…
Infographic via Complete Web Resources, an Austin-based SEO consultancy and web design firm. There are a myriad of factors to consider when launching a small business, but many new business owners fail to consider the impact of their state’s business climate on their own business. Thankfully, this infographic breaks down the factors affecting small businesses,…
Despite, the fact that – ‘postcard printing’ is an essential part of major ‘direct mail marketing’ initiatives; many continue to question its relevance in a highly digitized world. “Why do I get the feeling that many marketers today look at direct mail the way people look at the Jurassic Period?” asks Steve Olenski on Forbes.com….
For decades, the mall has been the pinnacle of shopping experiences. Patrons can casually walk the tiled corridors and visit an array of stores to cater to their every need. For a whole generation, it was the cornerstone of their social activity. Somewhere between the Sbarro and the no-name Chinese Food place rest the memories…
Going green is nothing new to big industries, with international pledged to reduce carbon footprints and reduce wastage as well as penalties for businesses who do not meet their targets industry bosses have a good reason to keep environmental agencies happy. Although despite their efforts we the public still see all too many examples of…
A former top Australian healthcare official has proposed new measures to address the shortage of healthcare services in rural areas of the country. The proposal, which has been backed by the Pharmacy Guild of Australia, seeks to expand on the duties that pharmacists are licensed to perform within the Australian healthcare system, bringing them more…
If you’re looking for ways to generate some buzz about your business and increase your bottom line, it may be time for some promotional marketing. A contest, game or giveaway can go a long way toward generating brand enthusiasts and increasing your bottom line. They’re also a great way to combine your online and offline…
High street retailers have been facing something of a persistent crisis, the blame for which cannot all be laid at the feet of the credit crunch and the ensuing economic slowdown. The rise of e-commerce has left traditional bricks and mortar stores on the back foot, with many famous firms struggling to sustain themselves and…
Not long ago I spoke with an American friend of mine who had just visited his first authentic British Pub in downtown London. As he sat in his comfortable chair enjoying his fish and chips and a pint of beer he was convinced that he was experiencing a centuries long tradition in its purest form….
Image by Marc Faladeau There is nothing more frustrating to a customer that receiving an item to find, they can’t get to it. It’s firmly within their grasp, but they just can’t get through the packaging without trapping their fingers or having to hack at it with another pair of ill-fated scissors. Not ideal. Should…
Continued from Part 2 Arizona’s post-recession economy has yet to kick into full gear. But there are hopeful signs. There are also some concrete steps the state can take to help things move along. Education When it comes to the economic future of Arizona, there is perhaps no greater factor than education. An educated workforce…
There is no doubting the fact that the business world is changing and so many companies out there are offering different things day in day out. The internet is playing a massive role in the way business works and efficiently runs nowadays and it is just frightening to think where business will be in a…
The holidays are a busy time for everyone, and an even bigger opportunity for small businesses to add to their profits as well as their customer base. Incentives to shop at your store, getting people through the door, letting people know what your store has to offer, and having a staff who know what they…
For a long time, businesses have been using traditional till rolls in their operations. Even to date, some firms still use these types of rolls in their day to day operations. These traditional till rolls have some features that make them obviously inferior and have long running cost implications to the business. Thermal rolls on…
Packaging machinery has become a very important piece of equipment for many businesses, as they can dramatically cut the time of packaging materials, ready for them to be shipped off to their destination. Carton Sealers and erectors are very important, even though they are what people would class as secondary packaging. Primary packaging is the…
