It is getting to that time of year where we are all planning our holidays. Perhaps you are going away for Easter or even later in the year. Unless you are planning to visit a nudist beach you will be busy deciding what to pack into your suitcase.
Below are some packing and travel tips which should make your trip remembered for the right reasons.
Do you suffer from back pain? How often do you complain about back ache?
While back ache is very common it can be very debilitating , Often the back ache is not caused by anything serious and will usually see improvement in around 6 weeks. However, if the symptoms continue or get worse please always go to see your Doctor or visit the local pharmacy.
I recently suffered a severe back ache which lasted for around 4 weeks. I was in a lot of pain but managed to carry on with my day-to-day routine and some of the tips below really helped me
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Below are some tips on how to get a good nights sleep. We spend a third of our life asleep.
The average person spends 8 hours a night sleeping yet for some people getting a good night’s sleep is a nightmare and not a dream.
Below are some tips on how to get a good night’s sleep (If you are having trouble sleeping do see your Doctor or pharmacy) so they can assist further
Networking tips – how to be successful. Most of us will network at some point in our life, either as a solo business owner or as part of an established organisation.
Networking is not something we are used to – it means getting out of our comfort zone – you may feel awkward – but by following the following points below you should then be able to go forward and make excellent working relationship. So what are the best networking tips.
Picture the scene… you have just got home from work after a busy day and ready to sit down to watch your favourite tv show when the phone rings…You are not expecting anyone to call and then you answer only to be asked about PPI, a recent (none) accident, double glazing or a number of other numerous sales calls. How annoying are these calls. BUT there are ways to stop them (or at the very least reduce them).
Jury service
Have you ever been selected for Jury service – if not I imagine you know someone who has? Perhaps you have always wanted to be part of the process or simply have no interest and would hate it.
Who can be called
If you are on the Electorial Register and between 18 and 75 you have a chance of being called. The new age of 75 was recently introduced for England and Wales There are exceptions of who can and cannot be a Juror and this will be detailed on your letter. Please note my experience is based on England court systems.
I have been called twice and while I cannot mention any details I will expand generally on what to expect.
The process begins with a letter (known as the Jury Summons) delivered to your home (by normal post). It will give you a date and time to report for Jury service – generally is it around 4-6 weeks away from the date of the letter. This should give you time to arrange childcare cover, time off work etc.
A Quick Guide to Using Email
People often ask ‘how did we cope before e-mail’ but using email in your business can have its drawbacks if not used correctly.
Email is a very effective communication tool but often we are inundated with spam. We must make sure we use it correctly.
Below are some tips on basic email etiquette.
Ageism or age discrimination is the fact, when you are treated unfavourably because of your age. Finding work over the age of 50 is proving to be a very difficult challenge. So what are you to do and if you’ve spent your life honing your skills and qualifications, difficulties in finding work and unemployment can be a rude shock. You may find yourself in any of the following situation.
TAKING MINUTES AT MEETINGS
We are often faced with taking minutes at meetings and often you worry you might not be able to record the relevant information/follow ups.
Below is a brief guide on the main points to consider.
