• David vs. Goliath: How Small Businesses are Outmaneuvering Large Companies

    Many small business owners often look wistfully at big companies who are in direct competition and they think that these conglomerates have an advantage in the marketplace. The sheer [more]

    In-Flight Mobile Data Soon to be Available on Virgin Airlines [video]

    As part of a $106 million upgrade, Richard Branson’s Virgin Airlines will offer in-flight mobile data access on its new Airbus A330. The first flight to receive the service will [more]

    3 Steps to Increase Your Business - by Increasing Word-of-Mouth

    In the days before social media and the Internet, it wasn’t as easy to listen in on your customers’ conversations about your company. Nor could you easily encourage people to [more]

    Menu Mondays: Baked Cod with Tomatoes & Home-made Chips

    The baked cod with tomatoes was a surprise winner this week. It's quick to prepare, fairly simple and tasty.There's also one surprise recipe we definitely won't be using again! [more]

    Sometimes it's better to ease into the weekend [video]

    Ease yourself into the weekend and find the determination to carry on... [more]

    5 Tactics for Tackling Nutrition Labels

    It's estimated that around 60% of food shoppers now read the nutrition facts table on packaging. Unfortunately, they don't make it very easy to use that information effectively. Here [more]

  • David vs. Goliath: How Small Businesses are Outmaneuvering Large Companies

    Many small business owners often look wistfully at big companies who are in direct competition and they think that these conglomerates have an advantage in the marketplace. The sheer size of the sales force, support team and marketing budget can cause sleepless nights for the small business owner who is struggling to compete against these beasts.

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    In-Flight Mobile Data Soon to be Available on Virgin Airlines [video]

    As part of a $106 million upgrade, Richard Branson’s Virgin Airlines will offer in-flight mobile data access on its new Airbus A330. The first flight to receive the service will travel between London and New York.

    Read the full article →

    3 Steps to Increase Your Business – by Increasing Word-of-Mouth

    In the days before social media and the Internet, it wasn’t as easy to listen in on your customers’ conversations about your company. Nor could you easily encourage people to spread the good word about your business through word-of-mouth. Check out these three steps to really take advantage of what’s available today…

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    Menu Mondays: Baked Cod with Tomatoes & Home-made Chips

    The baked cod with tomatoes was a surprise winner this week. It’s quick to prepare, fairly simple and tasty.

    There’s also one surprise recipe we definitely won’t be using again!

    Read the full article →

    Sometimes it’s better to ease into the weekend [video]

    Ease yourself into the weekend and find the determination to carry on…

    Read the full article →

    5 Tactics for Tackling Nutrition Labels

    It’s estimated that around 60% of food shoppers now read the nutrition facts table on packaging. Unfortunately, they don’t make it very easy to use that information effectively. Here are five helpful tips to help you cut through the mumbo-jumbo and make the healthiest choices for you and your family.

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    Men and Women can be Friends, but Should They? Study Looks at Opposite Sex Friendships

    Okay, so you’ve got friends that are the opposite-sex and you say ‘No big deal’, but wait… What if you’re partner started spending time with an opposite-sex friend, how would you feel about that?

    It’s long been established that men and women can be friends. But a new study suggests the more compelling question: Should they?

    In two studies, researchers from the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire plumbed the opposite-sex relationships of more than 400 adults, ranging in age from 18 to 52, and found attraction was both common and potentially costly.

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    Menu Mondays: Somerset Sausage Casserole

    A blend of great tasting sausages and tanginess from the cider, you get a wonderfully warming casserole that is particularly good on those chilly nights when it’s supposed to be spring going on summer.

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    Moms, Don’t Sweat the Small Stuff

    Feeling stressed? Overwhelmed? Unappreciated?

    Don’t be so hard on yourself. It’s time to realise that the ‘little things’ are just that, take a deep breath and let them go… Easy, right? Well, it may not be as hard as you think.

    “You have a choice to be happy and bring peace to your life.”

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    9 Steps to Giving the Perfect Compliment

    Giving a compliment is simple – in theory. You just open your mouth and say something nice, right? But sometimes we get ourselves into a flap by second-guessing, worrying what other people will think, doubting our authenticity or generally stepping on our tongue. It’s pointless to get worked up over something so positive, charming and thoughtful!

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