A Series: Outside the Box – Those That Draw Beyond Confines – No31 Outside The Toy Box
The difference between men and boys is the price of their toys. A statement which might truly, according to promoted top ten lists, be relegated to Christmas’ past, as real time toys in emails to the North Pole seem to eschew traditional play for interactive with added technology. Updated after Christmas dinner games, such as Monopoly, with an Old Kent Road at £600,000 and Mayfair...
Read MoreAn Email As Sent To Us
An Email sent to us which we’d like to share: It is a slow day in a little Greek Village. The rain is beating down and the streets are deserted. Times are tough, everybody is in debt, and everybody lives on credit. On this particular day a rich German tourist is driving through the village, stops at the local hotel and lays a €100 note on the desk, telling the hotel owner he wants to inspect...
Read MoreEasy On Down The Line
The ease of online shopping isn’t new but, as technology marches ever forward, it’s the ease of the experience and the convenience of the transaction that has the customers spending. Click and collect, virtual stores and mobile access are all keeping shopping habits on the move. Who needs to write a shopping list! Grab a drink and head down to the online shop. Which, according to a...
Read MoreDecember 2011 Intermediary A-Musing
Economic Advantage to Hibernation Amassing goodies, storing up supplies and generally expending any remaining energy, exemplifies the wind-down to the end of a year, a time that can be used for potential hibernation. With predictions of a winter with Britain in recession, due to economic roller-coasting, the squeezes on budgets and employment, plus additional interruptions for small business...
Read MoreDecember 2011 Noteworthy News
It’s no news to describe the current UK economy as ‘abnormal’ therefore, following the OBR’s latest economic forecasts for growth, the Chancellor’s autumn statement wasn’t too surprising. With plenty of commentary around (both winners and losers) we were able to enjoy a ‘lighter’ viewpoint via The Daily Mash. Apparently the future of a cutting-edge economy will be all...
Read MoreNative to our Business
Vision…. `is the art of seeing things invisible’ (Swift). Strategically placed around us are aids; PC, phone, light, files etc. Aids to us getting things done. It’s also good to be reminded that beyond the centre of our focus there is another life, therefore, personal touches are added to the mix; photos, letters, cd’s, favourite tea/coffee cups etc. On the periphery, never far...
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