The number of ‘silver surfers’ – people aged over 50 who use the internet – has increased, with an improvement in the numbers going online. But official figures reveal that more than seven million adults in the UK have never used the internet at all, although around one million more people have ventured on to […]
There has been a dramatic rise in the number of fake bank notes in circulation during 2012, Bank of England figures reveal. Last year the number of counterfeits taken out of circulation was around 719,000 with a face value of £13.1million. By comparison, in 2011 there were 377,000 fake notes removed from circulation, with a […]
A business card made of meat There’s no excuse for dull and boring business cards – think about your company and what it does, then find a creative card design that says it all. You want your card to be memorable – so forget the bog-standard version and be a bit artistic, even three-dimensional, in […]
Invisible ink may seem like an outdated concept – but even in the 21st century it is still being used to spread secret messages. As recently as 2008, a British man was found guilty of possessing invisible ink diaries for the purposes of terrorism, and back in 2002, a gang was indicted for spreading a […]
While not exactly high tech, envelopes have come a long way since they were invented in ancient times. The idea of envelopes has always been the same: to protect important documents from damage and shield them from prying eyes. The Babylonians, who lived from 2000 BC to 700 BC used a thin sheet of clay […]
Eating chocolate at your desk could make you fat – but a bag of juicy cherries can only do you good. Cherries contain natural chemicals which are good for diabetics and help protect against heart disease and cancer. They help you to sleep, and have pain-relieving and anti-ageing benefits. National Cherry Day takes place on […]
How far would you go to show your loyalty to your employer? A New York estate agency is offering staff a pay rise if they get themselves tattooed with the company logo. Dozens of agents at Rapid Realty have already accepted the offer from their boss Anthony Lolli, and got inked with the black and […]
Did you know your job can make you fat? Research carried out in America measured obesity rates among 14 occupational groups, and found that doctors were the slimmest, and lorry and bus drivers the fattest. A staggering 36.4 % of transportation workers were obese, compared to just 14% of physicians. Office workers and managers were […]
This is truly remarkable stuff. Normally it takes an insider within a certain field to really appreciate a piece of publicity like this, but not in this case. Not only is it aesthetically pleasing, the uses of such technology are seemingly limitless. The work gloves are an excellent example of how the benefits could apply […]
Did you know a walk in the park is a fantastic way to beat work stress? It’s been proved that people who visit green spaces regularly, whether in the town or country, suffer fewer stress-related illnesses. The natural environment of a park or open space also reduces the risks of cardiac disease, Alzheimer’s disease and […]
Need some healthier lunch inspiration? Feeling the pinch on your bank account, and your time? Rising prices seem to be affecting everything, from groceries to energy. As a result, people are left looking for ways to cut back on expenses wherever possible. One expense that can quickly add up is lunch for work. To make […]
Setting up a small office, or already have one and need to make it more functional? Being a small team ourselves, we thought we’d share our list of the top 10 must-have items for your small office – some practical, some often overlooked, but all essential! Coat stand If you’ve ever walked into an office […]
4: Power on your mouse 5: Pair (if using Bluetooth) 6: Test 7: Adjust your settings (Optional) 8: Enjoy your wireless mouse Troubleshooting tips By following these steps, you should be able to set up your wireless computer mouse successfully. If you have any questions our team of experts is always on hand to help. […]
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