Back in the day, our television sets would last us over two decades, dishwasher even three decades. However, now times have changed. The world we live in today is what we could call a disposable world. Despite that, when products stop working, we are hugely disappointed. At times, we might choose not to invest in that brand again or even boycott the shop from where we got the item. You might have noted that when you shop from a retailer (not manufacturer), they try to keep themselves guarded against this customer discontentment by giving away extended warranties on every product.…
Author: Charlie Proctor
Making money from your sofa is something people have dreamt of doing for years, but in the current year of 2020, your chances of doing so are better than ever. Of course, quick money that’s in your bank by the afternoon can often have another edge to it, but with the methods of sofa money making below, we’re going for a more casual approach! And when you’re thinking about making money casually, you’re in the perfect sofa lounging mindset, and you’re not likely to waste any time, money, or even just your own patience here. So without further ado, here…
If you’ve been renting a car, you might have encountered these myths. But if not, allow us to bust them for you. Knowing which is myth and fact about car rentals will help you make the most out of your trip. Therefore, it’s best to be in the know. Here are the most common rental car myths going around. 10 Most Common Rent-a-Car Myths 1. You can always do a walk-in and get the same price. No, you won’t. Walk-ins are not a guarantee that you’ll get the same price. They aren’t even a guarantee that you’ll get a car…
As summer draws to its end, we’re still living in a somewhat uncertain world. COVID-19 hasn’t gone away, a realistic vaccine isn’t yet on the cards, new restrictions are being imposed as numbers rise, and none of us really know what to expect. But we do know that winter is coming. It’s already getting dark earlier, the leaves are falling from the trees, school is back in session, and the last few sunny days are upon us. It’s about to get cold. Typically, this might mean getting cosy with a pumpkin spice latte, going Christmas shopping with friends and enjoying…
The Covid-19 pandemic has forced many businesses to accelerate digital transformations. Some will have facilitated remote working almost overnight when the UK lockdown was announced in mid-March. Consumers have increasingly moved online in the time since, compelling marketers to rethink their strategies even while aspects of normal life return. Despite many looking to cut budgets, it’s expected the allocation of spend to digital channels will increase. Around 85% of UK-based marketers have seen a faster adoption of digital services since the pandemic began, with many habits expected to stick as people’s preferences evolve. Could this spell the end of traditional…
A powerful 4 minute video of over 100 people singing a parody of, ‘One Day More’ (from Les Miserables) has been released this week by members of ExcludedUK’s Facebook community group. The arrangement is the work of Kate Cameron and Melody Schroeder, both members of the ExcludedUK community, a non-profit organisation set up to represent the estimated 3 million people who have been excluded from any meaningful financial support from the government throughout the Covid-19 crisis. Kate, who is a music and singing teacher based in Glasgow, and Melody, an actress and scriptwriter from London, have never met in person, but have…
A Glossop businessman, who has travelled the world as an engineer, is using his specialist skills to create unique personalised coasters as his business relaunches across the country. Steve Gray, who spent 30 years installing and maintaining machinery for retail giants across the globe, has perfected a specialist technique to create personalised wooden gifts that merge unique designs with laser precise cut outs. Tawny Barn, in Glossop, is run by the 58-year-old who uses decades of engineering expertise to reconfigure his laser cutter to specifically support precise shape cuts in line with any design to craft unique Christmas presents, wedding…
Hexact inc. known for its popular website health and performance monitoring platform, Hexometer launches Hexowatch – your AI sidekick to monitor website changes WILMINGTON, DE, USA; 4 September, 2020 – Competitor and supplier monitoring is a time-consuming and costly exercise for many businesses, but a newly released platform called Hexowatch could help businesses save over 32 hours a month in manual monitoring and ensure they stay one step ahead of the competition at every turn. Developed by Hexact Inc. the company known for its popular website health and performance monitoring platform, Hexometer, Hexowatch has been created specifically for the ecommerce and agency market,…
InfoBest, a company founded by Barry Walker, a digital marketing expert with 15 years’ experience advertising for tradesmen, was released in April 2020 giving professional services a way to advertise their business at low costs. The platform showcases their business reputation to a large local audience. UK businesses are given a 14-day free trial and can purchase an advert on a monthly subscription. There is no yearly contract like many other online UK directory services. InfoBest operates without sales staff, giving the company more ammunition to deliver a great return on investment for their clients. Building a good reputation online…
Students are most looking forward to making new friends at university this year, despite the traditional Freshers’ Week experience being impacted by COVID-19. According to a new study conducted by Endsleigh, meeting new people was the thing students were most looking forward to about their university experience (34%), closely followed by preparing for their future career (32%) and learning new skills (18%). As universities prepare to move teaching and Freshers’ events online as a response to the COVID-19 pandemic, many students are feeling apprehensive about how this will compare to previous years. Of the 201 students polled, 41% felt negatively about…