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Wiltshire school mark Dyslexia Awareness Week with engaging public art project.

A Wiltshire dyslexia school decided to mark Dyslexia Awareness Week (1st - 7th November) with an engaging public art project in Salisbury. Appleford School in Shrewton is a specialist school for pupils with dyslexia and associated learning difficulties. Head teacher Lesley Nell says “As the theme for this year’s awareness week was Dyslexia Strengths, we decided to get our message out to the wider community who often see dyslexia as a negative.” The term ‘dyslexia’ is Greek for ‘difficulty with words’ and affects how pupils read and write. “People often focus in on this, rather than seeing

How do I choose a business plan writing service?

How do I choose a business plan writing service? There are many people offering business plan writing services and it’s not easy choosing between them. Jonathan Hunt, Lead Consultant for The Business Plan Team (www.TheBusinessPlanTeam.co.uk) has some points to consider when selecting business plan writing services: 1) Commercial Experience - The ability to write well is not enough to make your plan investable – this is not simply a copywriting exercise. If you are going to secure funds you need to construct a business case that integrates all commercial aspects of your business. So, be sure

Marquee Industry Standing Strong

Marquee Industry Standing Strong says Alresford company. With the world slowly climbing out of recession, it has been a difficult year so far for businesses of all sizes and the events industry, perhaps more than others, would be expected to suffer, but as one events website found over the summer, the marquee hire industry has been standing strong. www.marqueehireguide.com, a marquee advertising and lead providing website saw an unprecedented level of enquiries and website usage during the summer of 2009. These enquiries were for events being held in 2009, 2010 and 2011 – which suggests

Securing start-up or growth funding – write your own plan or hire a professional?

Securing start-up or growth funding – write your own plan or hire a professional? If you are raising funds for a start-up or to grow your business you will need a business plan - one that includes a financial forecast and a well-written commentary. For micro businesses raising less than £50,000 it is probably best to write the plan yourself. Jonathan Hunt, Lead Consultant for The Business Plan Team (www.TheBusinessPlanTeam.co.uk) says “It doesn’t make sense spending 10% or 15% of the funds you are trying to raise on getting someone to help you write a plan. Most high street banks offer on-

Help with Christmas shopping- Free eBay seminar.

For immediate release 12th November 2009 Help with Christmas shopping- Free eBay seminar. Need extra money for Christmas shopping? Looking for a bargain purchase to make your money go further? Need an unusual present? eBay, the world famous on-line auction site could be the answer. It is the most popular shopping site on the net and therefore a good place to buy or sell items for the festive period. In fact eBay has emerged as the most popular online retailer over the Christmas period (according to figures from Nielsen Online). The site is the place to buy or sell almost anything.The first

The rise of clothes for dogs

The rise of clothes for dogs Paris Hilton can often be seen with her dog Tinkerbell who has an enviable wardrobe of tiny dog clothes, making her as well dressed and photographed as her famous owner. Because of the influence of celebrities such as Paris, clothes for dogs have taken off in a big way. Anyone can now get custom made dog clothes which will coordinate with or compliment the owners outfit. Owners can show support for a football team or dazzle with sequins. The options are seemingly endless. Patriotic owners will find no shortage of flag themed t-shirts, bikini's and fleeces for

Recession is Good News for Diners

Recession is Good News for Diners The recession is good news for diners as restaurants are increasingly offering fantastic deals. This is because the British public are now far more price conscious, which has had a knock on effect on their eating habits. A recent Mintel study looking at consumer trends found that 54% of Brits are buying more food on special offers, 36% are trading down and buying more budget and own-brands from supermarkets, and 21% are buying more from discount grocers. The report also found that 51% of Brits say they are eating out less. This means that restaurants are

Armistice Day expected to trigger spike in military family research

Armistice Day expected to trigger spike in military family research A spike in military family research is expected around Armistice Day as thoughts turn to how relatives were affected by the conflict. Most people have a personal connection with the events remembered by these days, having had relatives who were part of the war effort. Brig Colin Sibun from www.armymuseums.org.uk which carries advice on tracing army ancestors says: “In November 2008 we saw a 50% increase in the average number of monthly visitors to our site and are expecting a similar increase this year.” “There is a growing

0844 numbers or 0800 numbers? Which should you choose for your business?

0844 numbers or 0800 numbers? Which should you choose for your business? When it comes to choosing telephone numbers, UK businesses have a number of options. Many opt to use 08 numbers and a quick look through a business directory will prove this. Mark Guy from www.windsor-telecom.co.uk/0845-telephone-numbers.php says "08 numbers (e.g.0844 numbers, 0800 numbers) are classed as non-geographic telephone numbers because they do not have traditional area codes that make the location of the organisation using them explicit. This has many benefits, for example, businesses that use non-geographic

BT Makes Business Calls to 0870 and 0845 Numbers Free

9th November 2009 BT Makes Business Calls to 0870 and 0845 Numbers Free On 26th October 2009, BT unveiled a new calling plan that gives UK businesses unlimited calls to 0870 and 0845 numbers for a monthly fee. The move comes less than a year after the telecoms firms made these numbers free to call for its home customers who are on their Anytime/Evening & Weekend call plans. Mark Guy from www.windsor-telecom.co.uk said "This recent development is great news for companies with 0845 numbers (in particular business to business (B2B) firms) as it means they are likely to see an increase in the

BT Makes Business Calls to 0870 and 0845 Numbers Free

PRESS RELEASE For Immediate release 9th November 2009 BT Makes Business Calls to 0870 and 0845 Numbers Free On 26th October 2009, BT unveiled a new calling plan that gives UK businesses unlimited calls to 0870 and 0845 numbers for a monthly fee. The move comes less than a year after the telecoms firms made these numbers free to call for its home customers who are on their Anytime/Evening & Weekend call plans. Mark Guy from www.windsor-telecom.co.uk said "This recent development is great news for companies with <a href=”http://www.windsor-telecom.co.uk/0845-numbers.php”>0845 numbers</a> (in

Can A Career Coach Help You Land A Job In A Recession?

For Immediate Release 9th November 2009 Can A Career Coach Help You Land A Job In A Recession? As unemployment hits 2.47 million in the UK, more people are turning to career coaches to improve their prospects of getting a job. Finding a job in the UK has become a difficult task as the recession has gone on and many professional workers that have been made redundant are finding it tough to get back into the workplace. For older job seekers who had been settled in a long-term career, the process of finding a new job has become a daunting one. This is often because they fail to realise that

Wooden toys get the thumbs up this Christmas

PRESS RELEASE For Immediate release 6th November 2009 Wooden toys get the thumbs up this Christmas Some of the major supermarkets seem to have finally realised that parents want ecologically sound traditional toys over cheap looking plastic toys. Recent statistics from John Lewis found that sales of wooden doll's houses are up 33 per cent over the last 12 months. The British public are choosing toys that will last over those that will quickly fall apart and need to be replaced. This saves further expense to parents and further cost to the environment. Ecological toy Supplier Sundae Spiers

UK consumers set to pay more for costly real Christmas Trees this year

PRESS RELEASE For Immediate release 6th November 2009 UK consumers set to pay more for costly real Christmas Trees this year Due to reduced imports from our normal suppliers, the market for real Christmas trees this year looks to be an expensive one. The quantity of Christmas trees being exported to the UK from the larger European Christmas tree growers is this year set to be less than usual. The cost to consumers of purchasing a natural Christmas tree is therefore going to go up this Christmas. Traditionally the link with Norwegian Christmas trees was a ceremonial one. Due to Britain's

Small Wiltshire Business Succeeds During The Recession Thanks To SEO

Press Release For Immediate Release 6th November 2009 Small Wiltshire Business Succeeds During The Recession Thanks To SEO Small Wiltshire Business CGE Gifts Record Their Best Year Yet, Thanks To Internet Marketing Campaign. Since the recession has hit the UK, many businesses have suffered and a lot of new businesses have struggled to find funding for their start up. Many companies have chosen to slash marketing budgets in an effort to cut spending but this can sometimes be the worst thing to do. It is important to focus your marketing efforts on what is working rather than what isn’t. For

Search engine optimisation - the magic bullet of marketing

Press Release For Immediate Release 5th November 2009 Search engine optimisation - the magic bullet of marketing The tough trading conditions caused by the global slowdown and recession have highlighted the need for more effective marketing. Every penny spent now needs to work harder for your company than ever before. Search engine optimisation, or SEO, looks like it could be the magic bullet of marketing, getting more people to your website. Research has found that 72% of people using the internet click on the natural results returned by the search engines. Those companies on the second

Remembrance Day expected to trigger spike in military family research

PRESS RELEASE For Immediate Release 4th November 2009 Remembrance Day expected to trigger spike in military family research A spike in military family research is expected around Remembrance Sunday and Armistice Day as thoughts turn to how relatives were affected by the conflict. Most people have a personal connection with the events remembered by these days, having had relatives who were part of the war effort. Brig Colin Sibun from www.armymuseums.org.uk which carries advice on tracing army ancestors says: “In November 2008 we saw a 50% increase in the average number of monthly visitors

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