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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
During the last 5 years blogging platforms have gained great momentum. Initially there were only 2 most popular choices available to the internet users- WordPress and Blogspot. But now a new blogging platform has emerged and it is gaining fast momentum and popularity amongst the bloggers. It is called the Ghost Blogging platform. Dedicated to…
What is Care.Data? In January 2014, NHS England announced a new scheme to collect patient information from different parts of the healthcare system and store it in a central database managed by the Health and Social Care Information Centre (HSCIC). The HSCIC has been collecting patient data from hospitals since the 1980s, but under the…
Automated security systems are used in residential as well as commercial infrastructures. With the rising crime rates, these systems are getting increasingly sophisticated. To list out all types of solutions available in the market for securing your premises is a difficult thing to do, but to tell what are the bare essentials for improving your…
Here is an infographic submitted to us by DOOH Limited, which is a leading manufacturer of LCD enclosures for digital signages. Let’s take a look at out of home advertising’s one of the biggest emerging tool – The Digital Signage and where does it stand in 2014. Electronic advertising hardware has changed a lot during…
The controversy surrounding energy prices, competition in the market and investment in renewables is showing no signs of abating. It seems that the only consistency in the UK energy market relates to the operating profits of the big 6 providers. Tinkering with the system by politicians and an avalanche of criticism from the media doesn’t…
Payment is the backbone of any business. It’s important to make the process as easy as possible to ensure customers and clients have no excuse to procrastinate. When payment can be automated, money is in your business account more quickly, which helps keep the books balanced. The good news is, there are several great cloud-based…
What is a fire risk assessment? A fire risk assessment analyses the dangers in a particular property or premises to make sure that fire is unlikely to break out, and to mitigate the damage should this happen. A fire risk assessment involves; Identifying fire hazards. Identifying people who are at risk. Evaluating, removing or reducing…
Building your brand online is the best way to have a multitude of customers at your fingertips. But some businesses overlook the importance of having a cohesive brand online and off. If someone were to access your website while standing in your main office, would they be able to sense continuity between the two? Here…
Data management has several applications within the healthcare industry, and it affects service managers, commissioners, physiotherapists and performance managers. Healthcare data may be difficult to wrangle. However, there are tips for understanding both the applications and issues of data management within healthcare. 1. Ticking a Box Many clinicians focus on patient interface rather than data…
Consumers are living in a great age. It is possible to do so much research before making a product decision. You can look up information about just about anything. This makes the job of a marketer a little bit harder. Having a knowledgeable customer base isn’t all bad though. It just means that you must…
The idea of a conveyor has been around longer than most people consider. In it’s earliest form, the idea of a conveyor came about from bucket brigades. Passing down pail after pail of water from one person to the next to extinguish a fire in the most efficient way possible at the time. Today, almost…
It takes 20 years to build a reputation and five minutes to ruin it. If you think about that, you’ll do things differently. –Warren Buffet When a customer purchases a product they have certain expectations, one of those being that the product will not hurt or harm them. For the most part, companies as a…
If you’ve been around the internet and the finance industry, you probably heard of Bitcoin. Chances are you are wondering just exactly what a bitcoin is. Maybe you don’t understand how it exists, or where you can find one. Well, even though there isn’t a straight answer to either one of those questions, you can…
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…
