Our client Food of the Gods has just added a new collection of Christmas hampers to their extensive range of gifts. So if you are looking for Xmas gift ideas be sure to click the link and visit their website.
Food of the Gods deliver to UK and worldwide and are the perfect solution for when you can't be there in person with your gift for that special occasion.
21 November 2011
24 September 2011
What To Do About Panda
No, not the black and white bear, or the Fiat car. Google recently updated the way their search engine works and it has big implications for people that rely on Google searches.
Google are always trying to get the best match between the search term and the result. A whole industry has built up to attempt to manipulate Google search results for the benefit of paying clients. Panda is Google's latest attempt to undermine bad practice in the search engine optimisation business.
Here is a link to a very good article on hongkiat.com about how to avoid missing out on search results as a result of Panda.
If you are concerned about your search engine results, give us a call on 0333 123 0004
Google are always trying to get the best match between the search term and the result. A whole industry has built up to attempt to manipulate Google search results for the benefit of paying clients. Panda is Google's latest attempt to undermine bad practice in the search engine optimisation business.
Here is a link to a very good article on hongkiat.com about how to avoid missing out on search results as a result of Panda.
If you are concerned about your search engine results, give us a call on 0333 123 0004
20 September 2011
J P Taffe
Joe Taffe is one of our long standing clients. He runs J.P. Taffe Decorating and Property Maintenance.
He provides a high quality painting and decorating service based in Fulham and work throughout the South-West London areas of Fulham, Putney, Richmond and Barnes.
J P Taffe offer the full range of domestic and commercial decorating services and are particularly flexible about when they will work. If it's important to you to keep premises open for your normal business hours, they will work evenings, nights and weekends to keep you trading normally.
If you are looking for decorators who will work with you, call Joe on 020 8780 1108 or visit his website at www.painting-decorating.co.uk
He provides a high quality painting and decorating service based in Fulham and work throughout the South-West London areas of Fulham, Putney, Richmond and Barnes.
J P Taffe offer the full range of domestic and commercial decorating services and are particularly flexible about when they will work. If it's important to you to keep premises open for your normal business hours, they will work evenings, nights and weekends to keep you trading normally.
If you are looking for decorators who will work with you, call Joe on 020 8780 1108 or visit his website at www.painting-decorating.co.uk
Post a Little Happiness
Before long it will be that time of year when we start thinking about buying gifts for people (you know, Christmas).
If you are sending to someone a long way away, why not send a gift of food or wine with Food Of The Gods? Their website has a wonderful range of champagne, chocolate, food and wine. Just choose what you want to send and they will deal with the gift wrapping and shipping to pretty much anywhere in the world.
For example: Scottish Smoked Salmon & Sancerre or a bottle of Moet & Chandon Champagne.
There's lots of good stuff on the website and it's easier to visit Food Of The Gods than trudging around the shops.
17 September 2011
Making Fitness Fun
It's always good to be able to highlight local businesses that are leading the way. Instyle Fitness is very much this type of business.
They made their name with top quality exercise bikes. But they realised that pedalling away at a stationary bike is not one of lif'e's more exciting activities. So they came up with WebRacing.
You still ride the bike, you still get the exercise, but WebRacing puts you in a virtual race with other riders. Pedal faster and you catch up and pass other riders. You can see the scenery go by. You can talk with other riders.
This is done by connecting the bike to a networked computer which tells other riders what you are doing and shows you their actions.
Instyle's american partners have recently installed a number of WebRacing equipped exercise machines in the corporate gym at American Oncology. The video explains more:
WebRacing doesn't just work in a gym. You can have a machine at home and race friends on the internet. Brilliant, isn't it?
If you have ever been really bored on an exercise machine, call Duncan Lawson on 01342 315933 www.webracing.co.uk
They made their name with top quality exercise bikes. But they realised that pedalling away at a stationary bike is not one of lif'e's more exciting activities. So they came up with WebRacing.
You still ride the bike, you still get the exercise, but WebRacing puts you in a virtual race with other riders. Pedal faster and you catch up and pass other riders. You can see the scenery go by. You can talk with other riders.
This is done by connecting the bike to a networked computer which tells other riders what you are doing and shows you their actions.
Instyle's american partners have recently installed a number of WebRacing equipped exercise machines in the corporate gym at American Oncology. The video explains more:
WebRacing doesn't just work in a gym. You can have a machine at home and race friends on the internet. Brilliant, isn't it?
If you have ever been really bored on an exercise machine, call Duncan Lawson on 01342 315933 www.webracing.co.uk
Can I speak to the owner?
I find it absolutely incredible that I still receive calls with this as the opening line.
Let's be clear. If you phone me with that opening line, I'm not going to deal with you.
Firstly, you have not introduced yourself. You have called me, you are asking me for something, but I don't know who you are. Just bad manners!
Secondly, you haven't done any research. It's easy to find out who runs a business, so do that research. "Can I speak to the owner" just sounds like you are going through the phone book. Which you probably are.
The phone can be a great way to say hello to someone you might want to do business with. But do it right. Know who you are calling and introduce yourself.
Anything less is just rude.
Let's be clear. If you phone me with that opening line, I'm not going to deal with you.
Firstly, you have not introduced yourself. You have called me, you are asking me for something, but I don't know who you are. Just bad manners!
Secondly, you haven't done any research. It's easy to find out who runs a business, so do that research. "Can I speak to the owner" just sounds like you are going through the phone book. Which you probably are.
The phone can be a great way to say hello to someone you might want to do business with. But do it right. Know who you are calling and introduce yourself.
Anything less is just rude.
30 July 2011
Barcode Betty
Datalinx Ltd are experts in the business of barcodes. In particular, they are experts in integrating barcode systems with Sage business management software.
So if your business needs help with areas like warehouse management, stock control, time & attendance reporting or production management, you should check them out.
You can visit either their main business website at www.datalinx.co.uk or, if you would like to know more about how barcodes work, visit www.barcodebetty.com where Betty will explain all about barodes.
So if your business needs help with areas like warehouse management, stock control, time & attendance reporting or production management, you should check them out.
You can visit either their main business website at www.datalinx.co.uk or, if you would like to know more about how barcodes work, visit www.barcodebetty.com where Betty will explain all about barodes.
27 July 2011
Warehouse Management with Barcodes
Our clients Datalinx Ltd are experts in barcoding systems that integrate into your existing Sage business software.
Warehouse management, time and attendance and inventory management are all business challenges that can be handled so much better with the right systems.
Sage is a trusted family of products that become much easier to use when linked to Datalinx's hardware and software products.
Find out more about at their barcode solutions website
Warehouse management, time and attendance and inventory management are all business challenges that can be handled so much better with the right systems.
Sage is a trusted family of products that become much easier to use when linked to Datalinx's hardware and software products.
Find out more about at their barcode solutions website
12 July 2011
Caring For Your Carpets
Here at Vapour Trail corporate headquarters we can't abide grubby carpets. So we get Carpet Care to look after them for us.
They visited today and did their usual thorough job. Everything looks as good as new!
You can contact Carpet Care on 07785 317673
They visited today and did their usual thorough job. Everything looks as good as new!
You can contact Carpet Care on 07785 317673
06 July 2011
Huge File to Share?
You can just about send a few photos by email, but sharing really big files can be a real headache. If this is a problem you encounter, then Mimedia's service might help. Especially as it can now be used for files up to 3Gb.
Find out more at the ever interesting Mashable http://mashable.com/2011/07/06/mimedia-uploads/
Find out more at the ever interesting Mashable http://mashable.com/2011/07/06/mimedia-uploads/
07 June 2011
Video on your Website
Video on your website is a great way of grabbing people's attention. It keeps them on the page. It conveys a rich message and it just looks good.
If you don't know how to get started, why not talk to Joe Caneen? Here's some of his work on YouTube He knows what he's doing and he is very resonably priced.
You can contact Joe via www.video-whisperer.com or call him on 07809 478108
If you don't know how to get started, why not talk to Joe Caneen? Here's some of his work on YouTube He knows what he's doing and he is very resonably priced.
You can contact Joe via www.video-whisperer.com or call him on 07809 478108
01 June 2011
The Law and your Website
I noticed this website today. It has useful info about keeping your website legal.
New rules about cookies and privacy are now out there and they have a useful article about these changes http://www.sitecompliance.co.uk/ukcnewclaws.html?gclid=CNDOsJOSlKkCFQUe4QodrxZJdw
New rules about cookies and privacy are now out there and they have a useful article about these changes http://www.sitecompliance.co.uk/ukcnewclaws.html?gclid=CNDOsJOSlKkCFQUe4QodrxZJdw
30 May 2011
Paint Effects by SJB
We have just added a page and additional pictures to the website of SJB Fine Finishes.
SJB do specialist painting: murals, faux wood grain, furniture painting, etc. They can make a room look like it's panelled with wood!
The new pictures include the angel on the Wimbledon Theatre which they gilded and it looks stunning.
SJB do specialist painting: murals, faux wood grain, furniture painting, etc. They can make a room look like it's panelled with wood!
The new pictures include the angel on the Wimbledon Theatre which they gilded and it looks stunning.
28 May 2011
Metal Free Dentistry
Dr Tom Nyerges makes a very good point on his new webpage about metal free dentistry.
"It is curious that it is against the law to paint your house with a paint containing higher than a certain level of mercury, or a factory may be immediately shut down for exceeding a certain level of mercury vapour in the air, yet it is considered perfectly fine for a dentist to place a material in your teeth that can create potentially far greater mercury levels in your mouth!"
If you are interested in a holistic approach to dentistry, visit his website
"It is curious that it is against the law to paint your house with a paint containing higher than a certain level of mercury, or a factory may be immediately shut down for exceeding a certain level of mercury vapour in the air, yet it is considered perfectly fine for a dentist to place a material in your teeth that can create potentially far greater mercury levels in your mouth!"
If you are interested in a holistic approach to dentistry, visit his website
26 May 2011
Top Google Rankings- according to Google
I thought I would pass on this information from Ana Hoffman. These are Google's own recommendations for getting your website noticed.
http://www.trafficgenerationcafe.com/top-google-rankings/
http://www.trafficgenerationcafe.com/top-google-rankings/
19 May 2011
WebRacing at Forthcoming Shows
A brand new concept in the world of fitness is being launched this year.
It integrates state of the art web technology with fitness machines such as bikes rowers and cross trainers.
It is the new and exciting way to get fit, shed pounds and socialise all at the same time and means that there is no need to take part in a boring cardio session ever again.
Come and experience the WebRacing culture at the following venues:
BT Paralympics World Cup Sports City Manchester, 23rd – 25th May. www.btparalympicworldcup.com
Men’s Health Forum White Hart Lane London, 13th June. www.menshealthforum.org.uk
DNA (Digital Out-of-Home Interactive Entertainment Network Association) London, Victoria Street Conference Centre, 14th July. www.arcadeheroes.com
It integrates state of the art web technology with fitness machines such as bikes rowers and cross trainers.
It is the new and exciting way to get fit, shed pounds and socialise all at the same time and means that there is no need to take part in a boring cardio session ever again.
Come and experience the WebRacing culture at the following venues:
BT Paralympics World Cup Sports City Manchester, 23rd – 25th May. www.btparalympicworldcup.com
Men’s Health Forum White Hart Lane London, 13th June. www.menshealthforum.org.uk
DNA (Digital Out-of-Home Interactive Entertainment Network Association) London, Victoria Street Conference Centre, 14th July. www.arcadeheroes.com
17 May 2011
Testimonials for Dr Tom Nyerges
Dr Tom Nyerges runs a holistic dentistry practice in Luton, Bedfordshire. Holistic means no mercury or metal fillings and no treatments that work against the body.
Tom has published some testimonials from his satisfied clients on his website.
You can have an initial consultation for free, just call on 01582 726853
31 March 2011
Food of the Gods
Splendid name, isn't it. Food of the Gods supply fine wine, champagne, chocolates and other gourmet goodies by post. They can deliver UK and international.
We have just launched their new online shop at www.food-of-the-gods.co.uk
The online shop is based on the popular Zen Cart open source shopping cart software. Because it's open source you don't pay a licence fee, just for the work involved in setting up the website.
If you have something to sell online, call us on 0333 123 0004 for a discussion.
25 February 2011
WebRacing bikes on Fit Gear TV
The WebRacing bikes now being sold by Instyle Fitness are a brilliant idea. Exercise in the comfort of your own home or gym and have the motivation of racing against other riders.
See the bikes in action on Fit Gear TV, the new fitness gear review channel.
05 January 2011
It's down to you
Lord Sugar has a reputation for telling it like it is and he certainly delivers in today's Telegraph.
Everyone running a small business should read this. It's a timely reminder of the basics of what we do.
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