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- How is aluminium as a material an improvement over copper? - by Submitted on Sep 27, 2011 from Sarah HainesIt is not really surprising that as we have watched the price of copper continue to rise that we are hearing more and more discussion of aluminium pipes as an alternative. Price is incredibly important in a time of shrinking margins, but I thought it was time to talk about whether aluminium is ...
Views: 849 - You Could Find Your Much Needed Break in Athens - by Submitted on Aug 17, 2011 from Sarah HainesMost people in the UK will gladly tell you that Greece is one of the best holiday destinations you can visit. They will probably tell you about the great nightlife, but will it be Athens nightlife they are talking about? For many people who visit Athens the most grabbing feature is the ...
Views: 625 - You Could Get The Holiday You Need in Prague - by Submitted on Aug 15, 2011 from Sarah HainesNearly half a million passengers fly through Prague airport every year. Not really a surprise when you consider that the city is one of the best holiday destinations in the world when it comes to historic city breaks. This Eastern European city could quite possibly owe its popularity to the ...
Views: 657 - Designing Your Conservatory to Perfectly Suit You - by Submitted on Aug 08, 2011 from Sarah HainesThere are many things you need to consider when you look at a bespoke conservatory, particularly a lean-to conservatory. For the sake of cost efficiency you really would want to see the room used throughout the year, not just during the summer. The major decision you will face is finding a ...
Views: 1510 - How to Change Your Own Spark Plugs - by Submitted on Jul 29, 2011 from Sarah HainesThis easy task will be impossible unless you have an appropriate set of automotive tools. Spark plugs are critical to the smooth running of your car. As a bridge for electricity in your engine they are integral to the operation of the engine. As electricity runs through the spark plug it ignites ...
Views: 858 - The Importance of Lighting Effects in Your Conservatory - And Their Impact on You - by Submitted on Jul 28, 2011 from Sarah HainesThere are plenty of options open to you when deciding how to light lean-to conservatories. You have to think about how you intend to use it, whether it is to catch the sun during summer or for a more all-year-round approach. Those conservatories which are designed to maximize the better ...
Views: 1064 - Selecting the Right Flooring - The Impact on You and Your Conservatory - by Submitted on Jul 26, 2011 from Sarah HainesChoosing the right flooring for your bespoke conservatory can be difficult, as there would appear to be many options available. It probably won’t come as a surprise to you to learn that the flooring you choose will make a real difference to the feel of your conservatory. Things that you should ...
Views: 1002 - How You Benefit When You Have Protein Bars in Your Diet - by Submitted on Jul 25, 2011 from Sarah HainesThe most underused of discount supplements, protein bars are one of the most reliable sources of protein there is. These bars are scientifically designed to provide all of the high nutrient ingredients our bodies require, especially when following a low calorie, high protein diet. According to ...
Views: 889 - The Right Way of Strengthing Your Core Muscles - by Submitted on Jul 25, 2011 from Sarah HainesIt is quite common to hear people referring to their abdominal muscles as the core muscles. Although the abdominals are core muscles, they arent the only ones. There is a little more to it than that. Doing the right core exercises are the essential ingredient to developing a strong core, ...
Views: 896 - The Safest Way to Train While Recovering from a Shoulder Injury - by Submitted on Jul 25, 2011 from Sarah HainesWhen dealing with high intensity exercise injuries are still, sadly, common-place even when you are using bodybuilding supplements. Building muscle involves first pushing hard and breaking down muscle, of course there is a risk involved. If you want to build muscle you should always be running ...
Views: 746 - The Worlds Strongest Man Competition This Year - by Submitted on Jul 18, 2011 from Sarah HainesOnce again, this year’s Worlds Strongest Man tournament will be sponsored by whey protein manufacturer Met-Rx, the leader in sports nutrition. The event will be held at Wingate University in North Carolina, the first university to ever host the world’s premier strength athletics ...
Views: 1552 - Ways of Building up Your Triceps Effectively - by Submitted on Jul 18, 2011 from Sarah HainesBuilding muscle tone is of course achieved through a mixture of using the right discount supplements and of course hard work. When somebody refers to the overall size of their arms, it is not the more obvious bicep they are really talking about, but their triceps. At the back of your arms, ...
Views: 752 - Ways an Electrical Contractor Would Help Your Business - by Submitted on Jul 15, 2011 from Sarah HainesThere are so many different things you need to be aware of to keep a large building running. The major ones are electricity, gas and water. Obviously no home or work environment can function without electricity and it is often best to hire in an electrical contractor to make sure nothing goes ...
Views: 755 - You Could Improve Your Career with Soft Skill Training - by Submitted on Jul 13, 2011 from Sarah HainesSoft skills training can be a lot more challenging than teaching any other skill set. Many people suggest this is due to the fact that soft skills are heavily related to our personality. Soft skills are often closely associated with emotional intelligence and the interpersonal skills of the ...
Views: 832 - How to be an Environmentally Friendly Hotel Guest - by Submitted on Jul 13, 2011 from Sarah HainesRunning a hotel can have an impact on the environment, various hotel supplies and energy as used. So much so that there are now many green hotels that use renewable energy resources when possible and other resources in more environmentally friendly ways. These hotels are becoming more and ...
Views: 745 - How to Benefit From Using Green Cleaning Products - by Submitted on Jul 13, 2011 from Sarah HainesMost modern cleaning products can contain a multitude of harmful chemicals. They are generally petroleum based and can lead to burns, skin rashes and even cancers. Not to mention they can be fatal if swallowed by small children. This is why environmentally friendly cleaning products are becoming ...
Views: 726 - Choosing the Right Office Partitioning to Increase Productivity - by Submitted on Jul 12, 2011 from Sarah HainesFitting out a large office involves a lot of thought. It is a space where a number of people are going to be spending the vast majority of the day, so the smallest details can make all the difference. Simple things like the choice of carpets and paint job make a big difference to people’s ...
Views: 1583 - Ways to Keep Your Orangery at a Perfect Temperature All Year Round - by Submitted on Jul 12, 2011 from Sarah HainesChoosing a bespoke orangery allows you to build something to meet your exact needs. Once you have everything exactly the way you want it, it is important to make sure the temperature remains perfect too. This can be difficult in a room which is largely dictated by weather conditions ...
Views: 2184 - How to choose the right agency to assist with your online marketing - by Submitted on Jul 01, 2011 from Sarah HainesAs the online marketing industry grows we see a plethora of new agencies coming on the marketing daily. Some of these agencies specialise in a niche service but others call themselves a full service marketing agency. With so many different firms to choose from it can seem difficult to choose. ...
Views: 703 - Ways that sales training courses benefit your business - by Submitted on Jul 01, 2011 from Sarah HainesWith so many other expenses, why should you be setting money aside for employee sales training courses? In todays society there are so many options and alternatives for consumers. With the growth of online commerce, possibilities are not even limited to real-world scenarios, with virtual ...
Views: 1845 - Can you make money selling retailer’s unwanted stock? - by Submitted on Jun 30, 2011 from Sarah HainesClearance stock is a common sight on the high streets of the UK It isnt unusual to see signs on the high street advertising stock that is reduced to clear. At the end of each season shops seek to sell all unsold stock at reduced rates with a view to making space for new stock. As a customer it ...
Views: 1897 - Could you benefit from bodybuilding supplements to reach your goals? - by Submitted on Jun 29, 2011 from Sarah HainesQuite often the mistake people make when looking at bodybuilding supplements is assuming that supplements alone are enough to transform their body. You will need a good diet and lots of hard work, the supplements help but wont work by themselves. Without these, you could take all the supplements ...
Views: 895 - Why would you use network cables instead of going wireless? - by Submitted on Jun 25, 2011 from Sarah HainesAs wireless networking becomes more common more devices are being built enabled for wireless connectivity. What is the future for data cabling? Should you go wireless? Due to the flexibility of wireless networking it can be advantageous, but data cabling still has plenty of key ...
Views: 842 - Why do companies in the hospitality industry purchase wine as part of a group? - by Submitted on Jun 20, 2011 from Sarah HainesWhen purchasing wine, you will often find that the best deals come from wholesale wine merchants. Buying groups specializing in wines are a fairly new idea. There have always been wine merchants who specialized in selling fine wine to wealthy individuals, but this new trend is different. The ...
Views: 733 - What can you do after your workout to get ripped? - by Submitted on Jun 18, 2011 from Sarah HainesHow will discount supplements assist your body after a workout or on your rest days? If you are serious about bodybuilding and conditioning your body then you should know that there is a lot more you can do to achieve results outside of the gym, after and in between your workouts. In fact, ...
Views: 801 - How can ESPs increase delivery rates in email marketing? - by Submitted on Jun 05, 2011 from Sarah HainesYour email marketing software provider can do a lot to help ensure that your email is delivered. When it comes to email marketing there is always lots of discussion about what you can do to improve your own delivery rates (and that is important) but there is no doubt that your ESP should be ...
Views: 652(1 vote) - Garden parties and barbeques made easier for conservatory owners - by Submitted on May 31, 2011 from Sarah HainesPlanning a BBQ can be so much less stressful for owners of lean-to conservatories. As is often the case, depending on the weather to guarantee a dry day can be a thankless pursuit. When planning that outdoor barbeque, with family and friends expected, theres nothing worse than looking out the ...
Views: 662 - What are the advantages of shopping on the internet? - by Submitted on May 25, 2011 from Sarah HainesMore and more people buy stuff online or even sell stuff on the internet, why should you start? For some reason more people that you would think are worried about buying online. You really can buy almost anything online today. Here are just a handful of the many things that are now commonly ...
Views: 1043 - Does email marketing software benefit your business? - by Submitted on May 24, 2011 from Sarah HainesA lot of people ask me if they need to use specialist email marketing software to send their marketing emails. I understand the appeal of saving money where you can, sending marketing emails from outlook or from their webmail service. I have heard people argue that email marketing is just ...
Views: 741 - Top tips on telling the difference between a great seller and a dud at interview - by Submitted on May 24, 2011 from Sarah HainesHave you ever interviewed a top seller from another company, but when they start with you they just cannot achieve the same results? This is an important topic in sales management training courses as learning spot a real top seller can have a massive impact on your team. I always like to start ...
Views: 727 - How can you build high performing teams? - by Submitted on May 24, 2011 from Sarah HainesHigh performing teams are rarely a result of good luck, more often than not they have been built by a committed and skilled manager. You would be right in thinking that these secrets are really just common sense strategies, but how often does common sense fly out of the window when the pressure ...
Views: 804 - Why you should be working with outside marketing expertise? - by Submitted on May 24, 2011 from Sarah HainesHiring a marketing consultant for a small business isnt necessarily about the difference between achieving business goals and not achieving them. Using a small business marketing consultant is just about getting you where you want to be faster. Take a moment now to think about where you want ...
Views: 753 - Which is best a newsletter or a promotional email? - by Submitted on May 18, 2011 from Sarah HainesDespite being a broad area, when most people think of email marketing they tend to think of promotional emails. You make a purchase on a travel website and agree to emails about other products and services. Then they send you emails about deals they are running, one week it might be the ...
Views: 629 - A few good reasons to outsource procurement - by Submitted on May 01, 2011 from Sarah HainesThere are two key factors that involved in effective procurement; maximising profitability and reducing costs, these factors can be the difference between making a profit and your company losing money. Getting procurement right and building competitive procedures can be very time consuming and ...
Views: 1630 - How badly are solar panels affected by cloud cover? - by Submitted on Apr 21, 2011 from Sarah HainesIf you are weighing up solar energy advantages and disadvantages the stand out problem in the UK is cloud cover. In fact cloud cover is the biggest concern regarding solar panels UK residents mention. Is it as big a problem as suggested? It cant be denied that cloud cover has a significant ...
Views: 3035 - What does your office furniture say about your business? - by Submitted on Apr 24, 2011 from Sarah HainesYou spend enough time in your office to make it worth your while making good decisions when you are buying office furniture. Of course you need furniture that is fit for purpose, but if the environment is also pleasant you will get more out of your staff. When you are buying office furniture ...
Views: 1678 - Great news for charities and BT launches online giving website - by Submitted on Apr 24, 2011 from Sarah HainesSo many British companies are starting to sit up and take notice of the importance of corporate social responsibility, a new charity giving website launched by BT recently has given them massive kudos in this area. MyDonate became the first charity giving site in the UK where 100% of your ...
Views: 863 - Tips to make sure your email marketing campaign doesn't look like spam - by Submitted on Apr 22, 2011 from Sarah HainesWhat is spam? Nobody wants it, but do we know what it actually is? Over the last few years the definitions of spam have been changing towards the idea that an email that a user doesnt want and isnt interested in is spam. Dont assume relevancy is easy to achieve though. A recent DMA survey showed ...
Views: 773 - How can you increase the open rates of your email marketing campaigns? - by Submitted on Apr 22, 2011 from Sarah HainesImpressive though the results are, it is unrealistic to expect miracles from email marketing. Email opening rates is one area that sometimes surprises and disappoints clients. Opening rates are rarely a reflection on your company or campaign, naturally customers simply dont open every email they ...
Views: 640 - Why is email marketing the answer for your business? - by Submitted on Apr 22, 2011 from Sarah HainesAccording to research by the DMA 90% of all companies in the UK are using email marketing, perhaps it is no wonder that they describe it as a new here for troubled financial times. Email marketing will only continue to grow with most companies increasing spend on this aspect of their marketing ...
Views: 716 - Creating more targeted email marketing campaigns - by Submitted on Apr 17, 2011 from Sarah HainesTargeted email marketing campaigns dont need to be expensive and arent exclusively for the big boys. It doesnt have to cost money to use these simple ways of segmenting your list. We know how measurable the results of email marketing campaigns are, so we already know who is opening your ...
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