A new marketing angle has put smiles on the dials of companies that have joined up, writes Brad Howarth. BILL TYS would never have believed the impact a new phone number could have on his business. However, the owner of Melbourne futon business Back to Bed says that since changing his number to 1800FUTONS he has been overwhelmed by the response. «If I did a…
This is the time of year when people are looking to stock up on wines for the festive season, but with a bewildering array of wines to choose from on the supermarket shelves and in independent stores, what should we be buying? There are also lots of special offers on wines at this time of year. However, don’t be tempted to buy a case of…
There’s nothing that epitomises Christmas more than a glass of port wine and a piece of Stilton cheese after a heavy seasonal feast. There is something about the rich sweet taste of this deep red fortified wine that complements the stilton perfectly. Port wine is so named because it is a wine from Porto in Portugal. It is typically a sweet red rich wine but…
Of course, your car is probably quite precious to you, and more than often you will do everything to ensure it stays in mint condition. Unfortunately there are a few hidden dangers that your car faces every day that can negatively affect its condition; and the weather is one of them. It’s something you don’t think twice about each day but most people don’t consider…
With increasingly tough economic times ahead, a number of small businesses are looking to tighten their belts so they can ride the financial storm. Indeed, many enterprise owners are searching for ways to cut their costs without compromising the business’s integrity or image. Small businesses tend to be run economically and due to the size of the enterprise usually offer very few opportunities for significant…
Glasgow comes with high recommendations. Winner of the European city of Culture in 1990, Glasgow is at the epicentre of Scottish and world culture. From noble beginnings in the medieval period to a world centre for shipbuilding and trade in the industrial period, the city of Glasgow has gone from strength to strength, today sitting proud on the Clyde as one of Europe’s most popular…
We all know that shopping habits change over the years, but have you ever stopped to think about what your shopping bag says about you? Indeed, it is quite interesting to look at what women bought 20 years ago compared with today. And the results might surprise you! The 1980s Power dressing was all the rage: shoulder pads and big hair were obligatory. Furthermore, women…
Even though cinema viewing has undergone a surge in popularity over the past decade, the current economic downtown may force people to consider the cost of a family trip to the cinema as an unnecessary expensive luxury. Indeed, even from a purist’s point of view the full cinema experience is hard to beat. However, when viewing companions in the cinema decide to munch, rustle or…
The green waters look lovely the year round, especially for swimmers waiting to hit the waters on every weekend or on vacations. Just as there seems to be no special season for swimmers to get a taste of the waves, there in no set date to go shopping for your aspired swimsuit, swimwear or swimming accessories. However, before you head for the sandy beaches, you…
You save for it all year, so going on holiday should be as stress free as possible and having to get up early & go through all the hassle of getting to the airport can be a real pain. It’s the same when you land back late at night and you can’t face the journey back home, especially if public transport isn’t even running! Cheaper…