Month: September 2016

The season of mists and mellow fruitfulness is a glorious time to be in Gloucestershire. From the stunning colour of the Forest of Dean to the golden autumnal light warming the Cotswold stone, here are six reasons why Gloucestershire has autumn appeal. Image Credit The Golden Mile As the days grow shorter and the leaves turn from green to gold, there is no better place for autumn colour than the Royal Forest of Dean and its millions of oak trees. The Golden Mile, part of the Royal Forest route, takes…

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It’s one of the biggest firework displays in the country, and this year Dudley Council is aiming to make it more spectacular than ever. They’re appealing to local companies to donate unbroken pallets for their annual bonfire and fireworks display on 5th November. Image Credit Fabulous Fireworks Council staff will spend weeks stacking donated pallets to form a huge, flammable structure which will be the centrepiece of the traditional Himley Hall bonfire night festivities. Celebrating its 40th anniversary this year, the event is aiming to be the best yet. Build a…

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What was once considered a fad being pushed by a small group of elite IT professionals has since taken the world by storm. Yep. We’re talking about cloud computing again. The reality is that cloud computing has permeated the entire world of data management and distribution. With the arrival and rise to prominence of this new technology comes a wide range of new employment opportunities. According to a recent report by IDC, the cloud computing industry is expected to create upwards of 14 million new jobs by 2015. The same report…

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Almost all businesses today are usually involved with one project or another. Whether you are a business owner or an employee you will encounter projects in your job. The system of making sure that any project becomes successful is called project management. It used to be that only a few high value industries were practicing this system but in today’s competitive business world it is now being practiced in all types of industries.

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Having a rich, luscious lawn is the holy grail for most gardeners, providing an external living space of vibrant colour, with minimal maintenance. However, it can be challenging to know exactly what type of grass to opt for when you’re first laying your lawn. Selecting the Best Turf for Your Circumstances Different types of turf bring different attributes, and the ideal grass depends upon what your lawn will primarily be used for. For families with pets or young children, where gardens will get a fair degree of wear and tear,…

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There are many theories on how Santa gets all around the world in one night, much to the delight of children everywhere – but what technology does he have that allows him to do this? Well, the two obvious things are the sleigh and the reindeer. Normal reindeer are not capable of flight, so the reindeer that Santa owns are certainly different! There are two theories behind the reindeer – firstly, they are genetically different to other reindeer – so they possess the ability to fly, and at incredibly high…

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General insurance includes most insurance except life insurance. There are three main kinds of general insurance: personal, commercial and London Market insurance.

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You might not be aware of it, but offices spaces are changing in more creative and interesting ways you could have imagined. No longer will employees be trapped in a one-cell cubicle with only a murmur of office voices. Employees are now encouraged to work in teams and make their ideas heard. Let us take a look at 5 ways in which offices are evolving.

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Since the invention of mainframe computers, technology and business has gone hand in hand. With the increased stability, lower costs, and ease of access of the internet, more businesses have taken a look at virtual business options. One of these options that are changing the way business is conducted is the virtual data room. Often used in facilitating the due diligence process of mergers and acquisitions, these virtual document storage and distribution hubs are expanding to other industries.

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While webinars initially offered a convenient way for business professionals to meet without the expense of traveling to a central location, in recent years they are used for everything from education classes for home school and college students to marketing presentations to promote a specific product or service. Regardless of its purpose, a webinar offers the chance for you to meet with people from around the world from the convenience of your home computer.

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