Junk Mail vs Junk Email
Direct mail and door drop marketing were once the most popular form of marketing, but now, they’re being overshadowed by their digital cousin. Which is better received by its audience? In 2005, the Royal Mail estimated that there were 19.7 billion letters sent. Of those, 6.17 billion were ‘direct mail’ – marketing letters from companies, addressed to the individual. By 2012, this had fallen to 13.8 billion total letters, of which 4.4...
Why You Should Buy A Refurbished Phone
Would you like to purchase the latest phone model, but the price is too high? Instead, you might find more interesting to buy a refurbished phone. Of course, there are several aspects to evaluate, if you choose this option. More than anything else, it is important to understand what a refurbished phone means exactly. Keep reading and you’ll find out everything you need to know! Should You Buy a Refurbished Phone? The answer...
The Best Dishwashers for Your Home in 2018
Buying a dishwasher for your home is a serious and complicated investment. With all the choice available on the market, picking the right one for your budget, kitchen and needs can be an arduous balancing act. Choosing the right dishwasher can not only save you time, but it can save you money and even add extra value onto your home. More and more homebuyers are prioritizing homes which have modern, fitted appliances such as...
5 Tips to Computer Programming
Learning the art of computer programming isn’t an easy task, considering that it is a wide and complex subject. Different people want to do programming for different reasons, the main one being the growing demand for computer programmers, software and web developers, and careers which are paying really well. Others just want to do it out of passion. Whatever your motivation is, here are 5 tips to computer programming that will help...
Easy Ways to Protect a Utility Pole in a Residential Environment
Once a utility pole is placed on a residential landscape, certain steps must be followed to protect it. Many pests can impact a pole’s stability and strength after it’s secured in the ground; however, you can keep these animals off of your property by using practical tools and strategic solutions. Build a Fence If you place a pole on a property in a heavily populated neighborhood, a dog may invade your landscape shortly...
3 Ways Your Phone Can Help You Say Goodbye To Paperwork
Paperwork is what you would imagine a headache to be in physical form. Taking up desk space, never where you need it to be, tea stained and dog eared. For a small business paperwork can easily get out of hand, become disorganised and cause havoc when we need to find one particular document. Or getting side-tracked with all the other things you have to do. “I’ll send you an invoice later!” – sound familiar? The good news is that...
Are Chatbots a New Channel in Marketing?
Today, consumers are bombarded with so much online advertising that it has become important for businesses to stand out. It can be challenging for a business, regardless of its size, to directly appeal to its customers. However, all is not lost. Your business may still be able to appeal to the social media and app messaging generation by combining artificial intelligence and machine learning – aka chatbot. What are Chatbots? Before...
Business Protection Through Technology
To avoid any threats towards your business, you need to begin to safeguard it, whether this is relating to vandalism or burglaries. As well as demonstrating compliance with duty of care and General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), not to mention taking necessary steps to protect your brand’s reputation, you should be looking to make security a top priority at your business. Regarding security, ensure you have the following in place...
Best Deals on Gadget Insurance
Protecting your gadgets is vital but doesn’t need to be expensive. Many of us now own multiple gadgets including laptops, cameras, tablets, and smartphones. If you can’t afford to lose your gadget then insuring it is a must. Unlike car insurance, if you need to make a claim it won’t increase your premium. Home insurance may cover the cost of replacing gadgets but this is normally if something happens to it within...
Best Ways to Beef Up Mobile Security
With more businesses requiring employees and contractors to bring their own device, the importance of mobile security becomes even more important than ever. No longer is data security in the business the main issue, now it spans to all devices used regardless of ownership. Not only can we share with you some tips and tricks, but also what to do in the event your mobile device has been hacked. I Have Been Compromised You are more...
