Smoke That Texter: The Highs And Lows Of Unfair Work Policies

Should employees be allowed to take regular smoking breaks or answer their mobile phones in the office? An age old question, most professionals already feel locked down by, what they deem to be, restrictive work policies. Spending the majority of their daytime hours in a corporate environment, when else should they find the time to… Continue reading Smoke That Texter: The Highs And Lows Of Unfair Work Policies

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Four Reasons To Opt For White Glove Shipping

Humans are interesting creatures.  We have invented things, like the wheel, making efforts ‘easier.’  On the contrary, sometimes human stubbornness places us in situations, which are not completely optimal.  For instance, some males are known to drive in circles for hours before asking for general directions.  Why do we do that to ourselves!  If you… Continue reading Four Reasons To Opt For White Glove Shipping

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Wool – A Dying Trade?

Wool has for many years now been a principle part of the British economy. In fact even during the Bronze Age these ancient isles of ours were recognised by Europe and North Africa as an important trading outpost for commodities such as tin and wool. Unfortunately in recent years the condition of the world’s wool… Continue reading Wool – A Dying Trade?

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Keep Your Customers Coming Back

Alright you’ve done some great marketing for your company and you’ve secured a steady stream of new customers.  Way to go!  That’s the tough part especially when you’re starting a business from scratch without any prior contacts or business to work from.  But the work’s not over.  Now you need to keep those new customers… Continue reading Keep Your Customers Coming Back

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Your Business And Burnout – Tips For Successfully Dealing With It

Just about all ads that fall in the “be your own boss” category bring up the fact that running a business can unchain you from the burdens of your current lifestyle. While this sounds great, anyone who actually runs their own business knows that couldn’t be further from the truth.  As an employee of a… Continue reading Your Business And Burnout – Tips For Successfully Dealing With It

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