It is a fact that word of mouth advertising is one of the most effective ways to market a business’ products or services. Indeed, the influence consumer opinion can exert over that of a corporate message is surprising. However, thought about logically, who would you trust: a company that tells you its product is great, or a customer that has actually tried it? Not only…
Of course, one of the basic needs of most people is to contact one another. The first step towards answering this need and allowing a global network of people in different locations to communicate via technology, was the invention of the telephone. Officially designed by Alexander Graham Bell in the 1870s, the invention eventually revolutionised global interaction. In recent years, it is the internet that…
The whispering clamour surrounded me and as it grew in intensity my fear of what was to come grew stronger. Suddenly the chanting started, the dread inside me rose as the chants grew louder and my anticipation greater. Each drum beat took me closer to the edge… a scream …then Preludium. Fun over! As I looked at the hellish images on the Toxic album Fear…
Nothing says Christmas quite like high street shops bedecked with multicoloured tinsel, twinkling fairy lights and all things glittery. But sometimes all of this can be a bit of a sensory overload. And of course, the hordes of swarming panic buyers, long queues at the tills, overwrought shop assistants – not to mention the obligatory grumpy looking children – don’t exactly scream Christmas cheer. But…
The advance of the internet has affected just about every aspect of our everyday life, from the way we communicate to the way we search for things that interest us or wish to buy. People are always searching for things that they need or want, from small items like key fobs to a life-changing experience such as a new job. Prior to the invention of…
Today’s society is driven by technology. From mobile phones to electrical gadgets, technology has fundamentally shifted the way the world operates. Take the Internet as a prime example; the majority of the 1.5 billion people online have used it to make a purchase. Testimony to the growing popularity of online shopping, in recent times, figures have increased considerably. And there are some strong arguments as…
Blackpool has a great reputation as a summer holiday resort. Families flock to this northern Lancashire city, all attracted by the Pleasure Beach, the Tower, the trams and everything else the famous Golden Mile has to offer visitors. But, the resort is incredibly popular throughout the year as it morphs from an outdoor summer haven to a marvellous winter wonderland. The Pleasure ‘Beach’ is a…
A thick or bulging stomach can be due to several factors: Too much fat under he stomach skin, too much internal fat, weak stomach muscles and engorged intestines due to trouble with he digestion. To get a really nice stomach all these factors must be taken care of with appropriate measures. THE RIGHT DIET A right diet is one important key to getting a nice…
Of all the decisions you have to make, choosing your holiday destination is definitely one of the more pleasurable. Indeed, the anticipation of new and exotic lands, coupled with the knowledge that you won’t be at work, is enough to put the excitement levels into overdrive! However, with holiday costs accounting for a considerable part of your yearly budget, it can be a good idea…
The business world is cut-throat, fast paced and competitive. Constantly evolving, your company has to be able to respond quickly to market changes, if it wants to survive. Indeed, in what has become a global arena, there is no room for mistakes to be made. Reputations can be wiped out in seconds, whilst consumers are becoming increasingly fickle. In order to keep afloat, therefore, many…