This year has seen a record level of wet weather, which has wreaked havoc on our gardens and outside spaces. But while the weather might not yet be filling us with that summer feeling, it certainly is warming up – so it’s the perfect time to complete tasks to help recovery. Establishing a beautiful garden after the winter can seem like a daunting task any year, but this year is particularly challenging. The UK has experienced unprecedented rain, which has been disastrous for many gardens. In fact, recent research by MyBuilder.com, the reliable way to hire a tradesperson, showed that nearly…
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Managed flexible office space provider, Canvas Offices, is on track to launch its flagship 35,000 sq. ft. building above Holborn Tube Station in May this year. Secured via a long-term lease with Israeli real estate giant Eido Hagag, ’88 Kingsway’ is an ornate Victorian building that retains many of its original features and is the former home of the British Electrical Federation. Canvas’s reputation for creating high quality office spaces that blur the lines between home and work has generated a large number of enquiries from a range of ambitious, scale-up businesses and global unicorns. The building has already achieved a…
Pace HR, a London-based HR consultancy, analysed data from Companies House to find the number of new HR companies that were incorporated between January 2018 and December 2023 and compared that to the number that have gone into administration, liquidation, or are now dissolved. In the last 5 years, 37.69% of new HR companies have closed, with 6,416 out of the 17,019 that opened either going into administration, liquidation or are now dissolved. The study highlighted that Leicester is the city with the least successful new companies, with 79% of the new human resources companies closing. New firms in Hull…
Firms can generate more wealth from innovations than markets alone, reveals new research from UT Austin’s McCombs School of Business. The study, conducted by Professor Ramesh Rao’s, identifies a key challenge within traditional market-driven thinking about innovation: uninsurable risks associated with new ideas. These risks, stemming from the uncertainty of an innovation’s success or the potential for unreliable entrepreneurs, lead suppliers of production inputs (labor, materials) to demand higher prices to compensate. This can make even marginally viable innovations commercially unattractive in a market-only setting. The researcher says that unlike markets, firms can leverage their financial resources and established structures to…
Spring is upon us, and with it comes the months-long uptick in interest in the real estate industry. Did you know that May is typically the best month to sell a home at top dollar? Whether you are hoping to sell your house this year or are just looking to retain the value and build equity, it’s important to make sure you are not doing anything to devalue your home. Our real estate expert, Trey Danna, compiled a list of the everyday habits that significantly impact your home’s value so you can avoid them! Careless Daily Wear & Tear Regular…
WHERE WE’RE GOING, WE DON’T NEED NO ROAD TAX* SIXT UK REVEALS THE REAL-LIFE RUNNING COSTS AND ADMIN OF THE TOP 10 MOST ICONIC ON-SCREEN CARS The costs and admin to own the top 10 most iconic on-screen cars have been revealed, with Back to the Future’s DeLorean coming in at £5million and 45 days of road-related admin a year However, 32% of Brits admit they struggle to keep up with all the life admin they have as they ‘just can’t face dealing with it’, new research from SIXT UK unveils With a SIXT+ subscription, all the essential admin such as MOT,…
Bluewater has announced that lifestyle brand, Oliver Bonas, will be opening at the Kent-based shopping and leisure destination on Saturday 20th April. The 3,272sq ft store will be brand’s largest in Kent and will be located on the Lower Guildhall opposite John Lewis. What’s more, the new Bluewater store will have the widest selection of products available in the region. Founded in 1993 with an aim to bring joy through uplifting and inspiring design, Oliver Bonas is an independent British lifestyle store which sells a range of fashion and homeware collections. The store at Bluewater will offer a huge selection of…
School children from seven local primary and secondary schools pitched their ideas for a short film to industry ‘dragons’. They were given a brief to create a film idea around the theme of “A Heroes Journey” and worked on the project over a period of two months with their teachers. Each group of children created a proposal for a short film and were shortlisted by their schools to have the opportunity to pitch in the ‘Den’. The seven student production teams prepared pitches for four film and TV industry ‘dragons’ and pitched in the funky warehouse event space, MAKE IT…
Salesflow.io, a leading B2B lead generation software provider, has today announced a strategic partnership with Warmly.ai, an AI-powered pipeline acceleration platform. This collaboration aims to revolutionise the way marketing and sales teams identify and engage prospective leads using LinkedIn, leveraging cutting-edge technology to connect professionals with decision-makers more effectively. Salesflow.io and Warmly.ai will equip sales and marketing teams with advanced tools, data-driven insights, and personalised recommendations to maximise their outbound outreach efforts. Salesflow.io’s comprehensive sales optimisation platform, combined with Warmly.ai’s AI-fuelled lead intelligence, will enable users to engage potential customers with tailored, impactful messaging at the right time. Besnik Vrellaku,…
Can you achieve cowboy copper with a box dye? Cowboy copper is a super fun, playful colour but it’s also high maintenance and complex to achieve. It’s fast fading and I’d recommend seeing an experienced colourist for this rather than using box dye at home for best results. How should you maintain your cowboy copper colour? I’d recommend using sulphate free shampoo and products that are colour safe and prevent fading, as well as a monthly appointment with your colourist to maintain the vibrancy and health of your hair. Ensure you use protein rich products at home, to seal the…