December 07, 2011 
We’re always looking for new tools to help your business save money, boost sales and improve your bottom line. Here are our picks of some great new apps to look out for in 2012. 1. Do your own market research simply and for free SurveyBuilder is a great way to build and serve professional online surveys
Best small business books 2011 / 2012
1. Uncertainty by Jonathan Fields Turning uncertainty in to creative fuel for any business: In the current economic climate, it seems as the though the only constant is uncertainty. “If you kill the butterflies in your stomach, you’ll kill the dream. Most people back away when they get that nervous, uncomfortable feeling. But that feeling signals you’re
Great ideas for Christmas presents 2011
HokeyCokey.biz is a new online retailer specialising in high quality screen prints, t-shirts, mugs and more, created from personal photos. The Dead Famous range also includes classic images of iconic figures. Whether you’ve snapped your colleagues for a Secret Santa present, or it’s a personal Christmas gift for loved ones to treasure, HokeyCokey.biz takes care
How to keep your office clean… really clean
As architects and facilities managers adapt to the ever evolving ways business is conducted, one area that is often neglected is the way buildings are kept clean. Vacrite is now bringing Disan some of the world’s most technologically advanced, central vacuum systems from Disan to the UK market. Silent operation ensures there is no disruption
Dyslexic people do it better
THE DYS-PLA Festival is a week long series of events celebrating the work of dyslexic writers and makers, with a series of performances, plays and talks. The event has been taking place all week in Camden’s Theatro Technis. The festival showcases UK creative talent with a unique approach to the writing and creating process and
How can my small business use the cloud?
What exactly is the cloud? The cloud seems to be everywhere at the moment, but what exactly is it? It’s an umbrella term for something which is; well, everywhere. It refers to how the internet is simplifying the way computers are used and improving their capabilities. In a nutshell, cloud computing is internet computing. Web applications
Best small business books 2011 / 2012
1. Uncertainty by Jonathan Fields Turning uncertainty in to creative fuel for any business: In the current economic climate, it seems as the though the only constant is uncertainty. “If you kill the butterflies in your stomach, you’ll kill the dream. Most people back away when they get that nervous, uncomfortable feeling. But that feeling signals you’re
Great ideas for Christmas presents 2011
HokeyCokey.biz is a new online retailer specialising in high quality screen prints, t-shirts, mugs and more, created from personal photos. The Dead Famous range also includes classic images of iconic figures. Whether you’ve snapped your colleagues for a Secret Santa present, or it’s a personal Christmas gift for loved ones to treasure, HokeyCokey.biz takes care
How to keep your office clean… really clean
As architects and facilities managers adapt to the ever evolving ways business is conducted, one area that is often neglected is the way buildings are kept clean. Vacrite is now bringing Disan some of the world’s most technologically advanced, central vacuum systems from Disan to the UK market. Silent operation ensures there is no disruption
Dyslexic people do it better
THE DYS-PLA Festival is a week long series of events celebrating the work of dyslexic writers and makers, with a series of performances, plays and talks. The event has been taking place all week in Camden’s Theatro Technis. The festival showcases UK creative talent with a unique approach to the writing and creating process and
How can my small business use the cloud?
What exactly is the cloud? The cloud seems to be everywhere at the moment, but what exactly is it? It’s an umbrella term for something which is; well, everywhere. It refers to how the internet is simplifying the way computers are used and improving their capabilities. In a nutshell, cloud computing is internet computing. Web applications
The best t-shirts of 2011 and 2012?
The classic white tee gets a makeover Are these the UK’s finest £25 t-shirts? Here at Messenger-Pigeon we always strive to support UK small business, particularly when products are designed, sourced and manufactured in the UK. Victoria Eggs is an independent designer and retailer who has worked for fashion houses such as Ben Sherman but wanted
Are people tiring of social networks?
While Facebook’s numbers continue to grow and Google+ reaches more than 40,000,000 people in record time, it may seem like a non-argument. On the surface, social networks are in rude health and yet in the most developed markets of North America, Europe and Australia, those all important engagement metrics appear to be faltering. Anecdotally, more
How do I protect my business data?
Business is increasingly conducted online and cyber-attacks are now a huge threat to many businesses. The consequences of loss of data can be devastating. Companies can spend thousands on the digital equivalent of ten-foot security fences; including biometrics, firewalls, antivirus scanners and encryption, but often fail where it matters most; human error. Paradoxically advanced security
