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TOTAL GUIDE TO SELF-ISOLATING FOR THE ELDERLY: LIFE UNDER LOCKDOWN Week 3

Hello everybody. I hope you are all staying safe and well and enjoyed last week's wonderful weather if you were ...

6 Reasons Why Tough Times Bring Opportunities to Budding Entrepreneurs

Although the Covid-19 Pandemic has meant many businesses (ourselves included) are tightening our belts where we can, this is actually ...

National travel brand launches an initiative to support parents through the school closures

The ‘Happy Hour at Home’ group will share an activity every day to keep kids entertained and give parents back ...

Total Guide to Self-Isolating for the Elderly: Life Under Lockdown

Hello everyone and welcome to week 2 of my social isolation blog...

New face joins the team at Big Van World

Van expert Jon Sealey who has more than 30 years’ experience in the world of vehicle sales, has joined the ...

Total Guide to Self Isolating for the Elderly

Taking inspiration from my wonderful daughter, Total Guide to’s founder Liz Hutching, I have decided to write a blog for ...

National Trust gardens and parks to open for free during Coronavirus epidemic

The National Trust has announced that they will be opening their gardens and parks for free to the public during ...

New Coronavirus rules and advice:

Prime Minister Boris Johnson says a new phase has been entered and we now need to do more than just ...

Prepare for the rise in the National Minimum Wage

As April speeds towards us, it’s often a time when business owners have to consider changes in the law when ...

How do we work well and effectively from home?

Yesterday the public health crisis of Corona Virus went up a gear – even though the risks in Reading so ...

Cosy Pubs in Reading

A nice cosy pub in Reading offers the perfect place to relax after a long walk, enjoy a pint or ...

Food entrepreneur Julianne Ponan launches her innovative low sugar allergy free ‘Gnawbles’ into John Lewis’s flagship Oxford Street store in London

Food entrepreneur Julianne Ponan has launched her company’s latest product, Gnawbles, into John Lewis food hall in Oxford Street. It’s ...

SOUTH WEST MARKETING EXPERT DENISE O’LEARY WINS SILVER AND BRONZE STEVIE® AWARDS FOR SALES & CUSTOMER SERVICE

IN LAS VEGAS, NEVADA Denise O’Leary of Purpol Marketing was presented with a Silver Stevie® Award for her Book ...

What can we expect from the 2020 budget?

In a week when we all seem to be obsessed with that virus, when leaving the EU has largely disappeared ...

How could Coronavirus affect Reading Businesses

Coronavirus has the potential to cause wide-spread disruption to global and local supply chains. Disruption may result either from actual ...

THE NUMBER OF SMALL BUSINESSES CONTINUES TO GROW DESPITE ECONOMIC UNCERTAINTY

According to the Small Report 2020, created by Small Business Saturday UK and sponsored by TSB, there is much optimism ...

SELLERS OF LUXURY HOME ORDERED TO REPAY DEPOSIT FOR FAILING TO TELL BUYERS ABOUT A 79-ROOM MOTEL NEXT DOOR

This is a landmark legal case which has implications for anyone selling their property – it makes it clear you ...

5 Essential Travel Gadgets To Maximize Your Next Trip

Whether you are planning a staycation this year or have the opportunity to explore some new places further afield, there ...

A shout out to business owners who want to see their name in lights

Learn how to get your business seen and heard with one of the South West's finest journalists and PR experts, ...

Could Champions League exit cost Zinedine Zidane his job at Real Madrid?

How the race for Premier League football is shaping up

Got your logo trademarked? Or a patent pending? Here’s what you need to know….

The Intellectual Property Office (IPO) has issued its guidance on IP rights during the transition phase of Brexit.

CRAIG DAVID SET TO BRING TS5 TO SN5 FOR MFOR 2020

Chart topping Craig David is the latest act to confirm for Mfor 2020 with his much celebrated TS5 set.

Remote working is transforming the digital economy - businesses must adapt to keep up

Businesses are being advised to ensure they are ready to accommodate the rise of remote working - or risk being ...

What impression are your photographs giving of you, your business or your team?

Neil Moore is a professional photographer who works in Swindon, Wiltshire and across the UK and also has his own ...

Media experts help form Switch On To Swindon communication strategy

Local media representatives, journalists and online bloggers are helping shape the aims and objectives of a special network which is ...

PEER INTRODUCES NEW BILL TO END LATE PAYMENT FOR SMALL BUSINESSES

Lord Mendelsohn has introduced a Private Member’s Bill to Parliament to enforce a new 30-day limit on the payment of ...

WILDLIFE ARTIST LAUNCHES TWO-YEAR TREASURE HUNT TO WIN A GOLDEN PAINTING

WILDLIFE artist Joanna May has launched a treasure hunt book for a unique golden hare painting worth thousands of pounds.

TAKE CONTROL OF YOUR BUSINESS CASHFLOW IN 2020!

Here are some tips from credit control expert Nicki Kinton, of Confident Cashflow, around having a healthy business bank balance ...

MICRO BUSINESSES ENCOURAGED TO EMBRACE TECH FOR SUCCESS IN 2020

The government is encouraging micro business owners to take advantage of funding to help them embrace technology to drive growth ...

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