What are the first things you think of when the word recession is mentioned? Perhaps words and phrases such as job losses, redundancies or reduced consumer spending? All of these are perfectly normal thoughts when time is tight and businesses are struggling to make money and survive. However, as the business world in which we live changes, there is plenty of evidence to support the theory that...
I remember the first time I attended a live football match at Wembley Stadium. Walking up Wembley Way you could almost smell the excitement and as the twin towers came into view I could feel my heart racing. As we went through the turnstiles we were finally inside and just a few short steps later I was presented with a site that still lives with me today. As I walked up the steps to the...
Safety in schools and colleges throughout the world and making sure children and staff are protected and safe at all times is vital as the world in which we live in changes. If the media are to be believed, violence alcohol consumption and drug abuse is on the increase in schools and colleges. So with this in mind, what is most important thing about the education system? Well depending on...
Anti social and criminal behaviour in schools can cause disruption to the school day as well as damage to both buildings and worst still people. And when actual criminal activity takes place at schools a culture of fear can also be created amongst pupils, parents and staff.
And with events such as the Columbine High School Massacre, the Dunblane shooting spree and the St Lukes infants school...
Property damage, alcohol related unsocial behaviour, knife crime even the occasional shooting are just some of the things you could face on the high streets of the United Kingdom, Europe and the US on a night out. So faced with potential trouble on their doorsteps on any given night of the year, business owners and particularly those in the licensed trade are now turning to the use of two way...
Before we look at what businesses in 2008 are doing to communicate smarter and better it is perhaps a good idea to take look at how communication has progressed through the ages with a brief history of communication.
For example did you know that as far back as 3000BC, The Egyptians created a language by using pictures to communication? This language was hieroglyphics and examples of this...
I dont know about you but I am sick and tired about hearing and reading about how the world in which we live in is such a terrible place. Yes, it is far from ideal but does turning on the television, radio or picking up a newspaper only to hear of recession, poverty and strife really help us?
I for one, suspect it doesnt and whilst I am not suggesting you should bury your head in the...
In this article I will be sharing with you the hidden secrets of the media so your press releases and contact with the media gets results and your valuable time and effort is not wasted.
So with the new year just with us you might think that this was the wrong time of year to get great results from public relations. If so then welcome to hidden secret number 1. The Media need you more than...
If one of your New Year resolutions is to make your business more successful then read on as writing articles could (and indeed should) form a big part in making sure your resolution comes true.
And these 2 tips can turn your article into something people might want to read and publish into a piece of writing that will get you and your business exposure.
Top Tip Number 1: Be different
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Do you know what the best type of Marketing is for your company?
How about a Yellow Pages advert? Pay per click? Maybe some direct mail followed up a telemarketing campaign?
Well whilst each of these are perfectly valid marketing routes and ones any forward thinking company should at least test the very best type of marketing for all types of business is the type that is FREE!
That is...