The decorative art of painting on metal is known as tole. The word 'tole' is French for sheet iron, and it was from sheet iron that the earliest examples of…
Silhouettes have captivated and intrigued people ever since prehistoric man daubed the walls of caves with the outlines of sacred animals. That these powerful images are instantly recognizable to us…
The ideal child's room is both practical and fun. Essentially, this means that whatever decorative elements you introduce, choose surfaces that can be easily cleaned and fabrics that are hardwearing.…
It's perhaps not surprising that so many people find ordering wine in a restaurant a somewhat intimidating experience. But fortunately the nightmare scenario of giant, incomprehensible wine list and snooty…
Before selecting clothing, consider any specific problems the patient may have. People who are incontinent, handicapped, confined to a wheelchair, partially sighted or who have arthritic hands all need careful…
Some recent research into the causes of bankruptcy among small firms shows that, while poor sales, bad initial choice of site, misguided spending and sheer bad luck were all factors…
Yarrow is a member of the Compositae family, cousin to dandelion and daisy, a perennial with aromatic leaves. It is found all over the globe in hedgerows, lanes and fields,…
Cash flow is a major factor in the daily life of every small businessman, and rising bankruptcy and liquidation rates have emphasized its importance. However, ideas for actually speeding up…
This exotic-looking plant, also called Jimson weed, with its gaudy trumpet-shaped flowers and overpowering narcotic smell, is a member of the nightshade-family and shares many of the virtues and dangers…
If you are searching for a job in Canada, you might want to get in touch with a Canadian headhunter who has an excellent track record in filling in jobs…
While luck naturally plays its part, the main reason for the success of a business is that it has developed a sound strategy and persisted in implementing it, a course…
Persuading the owner of the smaller business that taking in an outside shareholder could be beneficial to the financial stability of the company has always been difficult, but if the…
Much to the surprise of many observers of the small business finance scene, the government's often criticised Loan Guarantee Scheme was given a new lease of life in the 1986…
Recently, the clarion call has gone out for more aggressive, more rigorous, more sustained, or simply more marketing by Britain's small firms. Improved marketing, particularly by smaller manufacturers, is central…
The firm's product or process lies at the centre of most small firm managers' thinking about their companies. The ability to make some item well, to offer a special service…
When a female employee becomes pregnant, who is left 'holdin the baby'? The small business pressure groups would no doubt say, because of the rights for expectant mothers contained in…
Selling an equity stake in an enterprise in order to raise funds for development has always been a wrench for the independent business operator but there have been signs in…
In no area of marketing are the potential strengths of the small firm more clearly seen than in the use of distribution as a marketing tool. Managers of small firms…
Make sure you get good cleaners in as a clean home or office is essential, we used this brilliant commercial cleaning company in Bristol recently who were amazing, so they are…