The British weather can be trying at the best of times, but with traffic jams, road-works and a host of other hazards to contend with, so too can driving on Britain’s roads! But when you find yourself caught in a downpour behind the wheel, what can you do to keep yourself safe? The first thing you should do is keep a good distance from the…
For children whose birthday falls on, or near Christmas, choosing new children’s toys as birthday gifts can be easier than it sounds. All the cool new toys will be in the shops in time for Christmas kids to choose their ideal birthday toys at the same time. This gives you, as the gift sender, the best possible choice. Before you hit the shops looking for…
Methods of communication have come a long way since early man developed grunts into language and later worked out how to put words into writing. Now more than ever, information can be readily transmitted using methods such as the internet, television and phones. Ever since Alexander Bell invented the telephone in 1876 it has transformed lives. Previous forms of communication — such as the telegraph…
For many people a weekend break away from the normal routine involves exploring a previously unexplored destination and discovering the sights and attractions on offer. For some, these sights might be cultural or historical in nature, such as paying a visit to a castle or museum. For others, these sights might be altogether more materialistic and involve shopping trips to the best-known shopping areas around.…
Owning your own car can bring great joy and keeping it well maintained isn’t as hard as you might think. If you give your car a little bit of attention each month, you can prolong its life and increase its resale value as well. There are several simple checks that you can do every month to keep your car in good working order. Try to…
With environmental concerns constantly mounting, campaigners are calling on the public to make more and more changes to their lifestyle. One suggestion is to buy locally produced food. Shipping fruit, vegetables or meat from various corners of the world adds air miles to your conscience and digits to your bill. To highlight this issue, Scottish journalist Stephen Jardine has this year begun a campaign promoting…
Recent years have seen an increasing amount of panic relating to the worldwide financial situation. An economic downturn can have an adverse affect on many who have allowed their borrowing to run away from their ability to pay back what they owe. The fact that many people may be struggling to borrow sufficient funds to buy a house should not deter those who are capable.…
They say that wisdom comes with age. And for most people at least, as the years roll by the care-free, recklessness of youth tends to be replaced by a calmer, more considered approach to life. This is perhaps best exemplified on the roads. Whilst 17 to 25 year olds hold just 10 per cent of all driving licences in the UK, statistics show that they…
It can sometimes prove a difficult task to find a suitable local tradesman or service supplier, particularly as there is such a vast range to search through. But in today’s modern world there are various methods available to search through for these local businesses, making finding the required results much easier. For many people, the first port of call when looking for recommendations on reliable…
Regardless of the type or size of your business, it is important to control any costs incurred and this logic is applicable not only to the day-to-day running of your business, but also to any company vehicles. However, it is often a more difficult task ensuring costs are controlled when it comes to company vehicles and for many small businesses, the full impact of the…