Bordering Colombia and Peru on the western Pacific coast of South America, Ecuador is an intriguing destination for European visitors. Once colonised by the Spanish, Ecuador is a place immersed with Latino flavour; however, it still manages to retain its indigenous roots. To understand the proud people of Ecuador and their unique culture, it is perhaps best to start at the capital of Quito, where…
As every business should know, organisation is the key to success. Indeed, when profits matter and working practices are linked to performance, it is vital that all operations are as streamlined and cost-efficient as possible. One of the biggest outlays a business will have is the premises from which it operates. And, considering in recent times the property market has proved extremely volatile, in addition…
Washing machines are one of those household essentials that you probably don’t think about very much until you need to buy a new one. Of course, they are essential appliances for the home that not only clean your laundry, but protect and care for delicate fabrics too; making sure your most precious items can be cleaned without getting damaged. One specific choice to decide upon…
Fleet management is important for any business, especially considering the impact of technological changes and environmental issues in recent times. Indeed, fleet controllers are becoming an integral part of any business in their attempts to ensure and maintain high standards of service when administering and managing a multinational fleet of vehicles. As a result, financially and commercially astute fleet controllers are in high demand to…
Over a year ago it was a credit crisis but the recent news of a recession has prompted many Britons to evaluate their current financial situation and see how it can be improved. Although the threat is more immediate to those in debt, performing a financial health check can be beneficial to everyone, even those who are debt-free and have significant savings. Financial prudence may…
If you enjoy participating in the lottery then it is more than likely you will continuously choose the same numbers or more commonly, the numbers you feel are deemed lucky for you; but there are several reasons for this. Indeed, lucky numbers and lottery games go hand in hand, and almost all lottery players will admit to feeling a bit more precious about some numbers…
Research and development is critical in all industries. And, when it comes to the pharmaceutical industry R & D not only generates income for the companies involved in the research but it often results in lives being saved, or at least in the quality of patient’s lives being improved. It can take many years, as well as millions of pounds to perfect and test a…
With glowing lanterns decking the streets, festive markets popping up all over the place and the scent of gingerbread in the air, Amsterdam is a great place to visit in the winter time. Not only offering a perfect alternative to Christmas shopping on your local high street, you can also indulge your cultural side in the many yuletide activities on offer. Renowned for being one…
The 21st century office environment is vastly different to what it was only a couple of decades ago. What was once a myriad of filing cabinets and desks stacked high with piles of paper, is now a slick, high-tech paperless working space that relies on nothing more than a few compact items of computing technology and a network connection to be able to function smoothly.…
The Christmas season is a time for celebrating with friends and family and of course decorating your home to fit the festive bill. Before you dig out those old fairy lights and blow the dust off your favourite decorations, take a moment to check everything is in working order as the yuletide can bring with it a lot of potential hazards. In Britain it is…