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A History Of Audi From Four Rings To Sports Cars Published on 03/07/2008

The cars in the Audi range today can trace a heritage back more than a century to the Horch Motorcar Company, named after the founder August Horch. However a mere eight years after the first Horch car was rolled out the founder was bought out of his own company. After a court case determining whether the founder could retain his family name for a new company, Horch was denied. It was at this...

The Use Of Fairy Lights In Interior Design Published on 03/07/2008

While you may just think to use fairy lights at Christmas to decorate the tree they are increasingly being used in interior design, especially in bedrooms. The importance of lighting has long been known in the interior design world and fairy lights are rapidly being used as the decorative light form of choice for designers. Light can bring ambiance and set a mood with the flick of a switch,...

The Responsibilities Of A Fire Warden During An Evacuation Published on 03/07/2008

Companies and businesses now have a legal responsibility to ensure a competent person is on site at all times should a fire happen to break out. A competent person is also termed as a fire warden, that is; a person who has had sufficient training to ensure the safety of staff members and anyone else who may be on the premises. The fire warden must have an understanding of the risks of fire...

A Brief Guide To New Caravans Published on 02/07/2008

The open road is a powerful lure for many, hence why so many are deciding to buy new caravans and reap the benefits of freedom of travel and more affordable holidaying. Those new to the world of caravanning however can find the sheer range of caravans on the market confusing. Deciding upon which features to opt for, what size of caravan you will need and also the layout are only some of the...

The Income Method Of Property Valuation Published on 02/07/2008

There are many theories involved with the modern property valuation. One of the major forms of conducting a property valuation utilises a methodology named the 'income method'. Put simply this method estimates the worth of a property along the lines of revenue potential, ergo the income that can be generated either from rental income or re-sale value. The method, although rather complicated is...

Avoid The Motorways And Enjoy Your Driving Tour Of England Published on 02/07/2008

Conducting a tour of England by car brings immeasurable pleasure granting access to the sites of your choice and giving unique experiences that would be hard to find as part of a tour group. However, rather than using the motorway network that shoots you from A to B in no time at all, it is more advisable to see the real England by taking a tour of the minor roads and country lanes; not only...

Forget London, Tour The Area Surrounding Stansted Airport Published on 02/07/2008

Stansted Airport may be called London Stansted but the area surrounding the airport should not be ignored as a tourist destination in its own right. Once you have landed, instead of jumping straight in the hire car and heading to the capital it is worth taking the time to explore the beautiful region of Uttlesford. This area in the north of Essex has long been famed for its beauty and quaint...

Unravelling The Terms Of The Car Hire Industry Published on 02/07/2008

The hire of a car can be a confusing experience at times; while you may think you know all there is to know about cars understanding the terminology used in the car hire industry is not always the easiest of tasks. Here are some of the key terms that will help you to understand what you are paying for at the car hire desk. Additional drivers are a major part of your car hire package. If you...

Choosing A Business Account Does Not Have To Be Stressful Published on 01/07/2008

Choosing a bank and the account services you require forms one of the major issues when you are starting a business. While you may find yourself swayed by the variances in interest rates for a number of business account packages these should not be one of your primary concerns. Of more importance when opening an account is the charges that you may receive. It is unlikely that you will have...

Asset Tracking; Perfect Even For Small Businesses Published on 01/07/2008

Keeping track off, managing and maintaining any particular asset or vehicle in a fleet is an element of success that is hard to ignore. The tracking of assets is of vital importance, larger companies with huge asset numbers realise this importance and understandably employ software for the purpose. If a company fails to employ an asset tracking system the financial losses can be vast, in...