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13th August 2009
I spent some of the weekend working on our new customer rewards scheme. More of that later, but first an extraordinary experience of customers not getting rewarded on the CrossCountry train service from Exeter to Birmingham New Street on Friday morning. I... Read >
Author: Paul Hargreaves02nd August 2009
It has been reported that around 19,000 shops have been forced to close this year in England and Wales, made up of about 12,000 independent outlets and almost 7,000 branches of major chains.
According to the Local Data Company (LDC), the average retail... Read >
Author: Which4u17th July 2009
Ever wonder why people say third time lucky? It certainly gives us some optimism when it hasn't worked out time one and time two. Somehow it makes sense and we often trust that it can happen the third time, but why? The belief that not only will something... Read >
Author: Jackie De Burca30th June 2009
Many people dream about owning a business. In today’s world recession is affecting everything but that should not cost you the dream you have seen for yourself for so long. Another thing is home building is a business where you can actually stay safe fr... Read >
Author: mulberryconstruction18th June 2009
With many people looking to save money when it comes to all aspects of their lives, it's to be expected that many of us will look for the best deals on holidays and travel. It's certainly possible to save on flights by being flexible and looking out for t... Read >
Author: Keith Barrett15th June 2009
Ever wonder why people say third time lucky? It certainly gives us some optimism when it hasn't worked out time one and time two. Somehow it makes sense and we often trust that it can happen the third time, but why? The belief that not only will something... Read >
Author: Jackie De Burca13th March 2009
Devon in the UK has so much to offer, so when you go there you'll likely want to see everything that you can. If your time there is short, though, and you want to hit the highlights, you'll need to pick only a few. It can be difficult to choose, though, s... Read >
Author: Robert Palmer03rd February 2009
Valentines Day is fast approaching so you better start planning what you will be doing on the big night so as not to avoid disappointing your loved one. The South West has a number of great destinations that might just be perfect for you and your loved on... Read >
Author: Robert Palmer31st January 2009
Rival football clubs Thatcham Town and Truro City have entered into a legal dispute following a cancelled match on January 3rd at the Waterside Park ground in Thatcham.
Offials from the Cornish football club Truro are seeking compensation of around £1... Read >
Author: Carys Robshaw16th January 2009
Cheap flights and sales; worth travelling for?
Airlines including EasyJet and RyanAir have started to try and re-kindle the consumer love of cheap travel and ludicrously priced flights by bringing in huge sales. Are these sales actually worth looking at?... Read >
Author: holrent05th January 2009
The Eden Project is a fantastic and fascinating attraction based on the outskirts of St Austell in Cornwall. Originally a Kaolinite mine pit, a group of environmental enthusiasts took over the site in the late 1990’s, with the idea to build, in essence... Read >
Author: Karl Guevara31st December 2008
When people get fed up of living in the bustling cities of the UK, they often find themselves wanting to move somewhere quieter and more rural. Exeter is a great compromise as it is a city, but has a much smaller and rustic feel to it.
When people think... Read >
Author: Robert Palmer19th December 2008
Right now, the housing market looks pretty bleak. There isn't much good to say about it, and many experts are predicting that it's going to be staying that way for a long time. They say that some recovery might be seen in 2009, but others say that it won'... Read >
Author: Robert Palmer08th December 2008
If you've got a mortgage and you live in the UK, you're probably very interested in the interest rate cuts that keep showing up. However, they won't necessarily help you out. Much of whether it will make a difference comes down to whether you are trying t... Read >
Author: Robert Palmer02nd December 2008
When booking a recent flight to Dublin, I decided to investigate the option of flying from a local airport. Living in a location that gives me easy access to Southampton Airport, this seemed like a good chance to see what sort of deals were available.
... Read >
Author: Keith Barrett31st October 2008
Most of my childhood was spent in the country, out in a little village in Dartmoor. I managed to buy my Jeep – a battered second-hand Wrangler – in my early twenties, when I returned to look for gainful employment after spending three years away at Un... Read >
Author: David Barber10th October 2008
How many of us know, or think we know, about a place that is so close we can almost touch it? It may be an area that you hear about often but have never been there yourself. It is time to explore and really see the areas around the UK.
One lovely town... Read >
Author: Stephen Xec04th September 2008
The UK isn’t exactly known around the world for its scenic drives.
But there are some beautiful routes to take around our country, here are some of the best ones we found. However make sure that all of you insurance needs are taken care of before you ... Read >
Author: Brad Swarner14th August 2008
Pets might give you unconditional love, but they aren't free - caring for them can cost you thousands of pounds over their lifetime.
A dog will cost £14,750 over its 12-year typical lifespan and a cat £14,230 over 16 years, says insurer Petpla... Read >
Author: Christian Ward07th July 2008
Conceive baby boy by changing your diet before you conceive, and maintaining a certain kind of diet during your pregnancy!
Sounds like one of those outlandish old wives' tales?
Not quite!
Scientists now seem to agree that there is a possible link... Read >
Author: anita bern03rd July 2008
INSURANCE group Aviva today announced that it expects to axe up to 1,800 jobs over the next two years, with its Ipswich office among those to be affected.
According to Norwich Union Insurance, Aviva's UK general insurance business, the move was the lat... Read >
Author: Mildred04th June 2008
Before you go on holiday it is always nice to have an overview of the place you have chosen to visit and Cornwall is no exception with plenty of attractions to keep you busy on your holiday!
Where to stay?
There are many locations that you can stay in... Read >
Author: MarkeD22nd May 2008
When you arrive at your job interview.
When you arrive at your interview make sure you present yourself appropriately to your potential employer. This covers the basic things like ironing your clothes, shining your shoes, comb your hair. If your feelin... Read >
Author: David Harland11th May 2008
Promotional conference bags have come out as one of the most successful promotional items amongst the umpteen others. Conference bags are extensively used by professionals. Their presence is thus already acknowledged within the intended set of audience. P... Read >
Author: Tina Rinaudo11th May 2008
There are variegated promotional conference bags available in the promotional products market. But not all of them are suitable for the audience you want to cater or the budget you intend to fit in. To top it all, the selection of promotional conference b... Read >
Author: Tina Rinaudo11th May 2008
Today, conference bags are a must-carry office luggage for professionals. They prefer taking conference bags in combination with their dressing style. Therefore, it is very likely that they possess many conference bags. This makes promotion through confer... Read >
Author: Tina Rinaudo11th May 2008
Today, there are multifarious promotional items available at the click of a mouse. Choosing the right one among these tend to be the real task. Certain guidelines need to be abided to zero in on the right mode of promotion. All the parameters should conve... Read >
Author: Tina Rinaudo01st February 2008
With so many investors in recent years looking at investing in property in London and its surrounding commuter towns, or in the booming cities of the north and midlands where blocks of apartments have been appearing by the score, the south-west may perhap... Read >
Author: Assetz UK18th January 2008
There's more bad news on the way for London-based drivers already hit hard by congestion charging, astronomical parking prices and an army of traffic wardens and wheel clampers - those living in East London are also landed with the most expensive car insu... Read >
Author: LuckySeven14th January 2008
The cost of car insurance can vary greatly depending on where in the country you live.
According to research carried out by a price comparison website, the most expensive areas in the country to insure your car are London and the North West of England.... Read >
Author: Nick Cox23rd August 2007
Maximise your web investment through search engine optimisation or SEO. It involves combining your html design elements, content and keywords in a manner to ensure that your site gets the best recognition from the major search engines.
Maximising your ... Read >
Author: Allan
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