P is for PrimoPDF

Oct 10, 2013 by Helen

This free PDF printer is one of the best I have come across. It allows you to save in different quality levels, ensuring that your artwork looks as good in the document as when you designed it, yet also allows for compression so the recipient doesn't have to wait ages for the document to load Read More ... read more

Capsule CRM now has mobile app

Oct 2, 2013 by Helen

My favourite CRM system Capsule CRM has recently launched their mobile app via app stores. Previously it was a desktop shortcut on your phone or tablet, now you can log onto the Apple or Android app stores and download the app straight to your device. Read More ... read more

You get what you pay for

Jul 25, 2013 by Helen

I was having a conversation this morning when the caller mentioned a picture I had recently shared on Facebook. They were commenting how true they felt it was, it was about getting what you paid for. It was an image that a friend had seen shared on LinkedIn, a sign in a shop window that stated: We offer three kinds of service: Good - Cheap - Fast You can pick any TWO GOOD service CHEAP won't be FAST GOOD service FAST won't be CHEAP FAST service CHEAP won't be GOOD Read More ... read more

MailChimp: Can I add someone to my mailing list?

Mar 12, 2013 by Helen

There seems to be a lot of misunderstanding about whether or not you can just add someone to your mailing list. Aside from the ethical issues, companies that provide the mailing list software often have their own set of rules which you need to adhere to. Let's cover the ethical side first. Are you one of those people who attends a networking event and assumes that because you've been given a business card the recipient wants to receive your newsletters? If so I hate to disappoint you but that's not what an exchange of business cards is. Read More ... read more

Aspiring Enterprise – shattering preconceptions

Nov 15, 2012 by Helen

I was recently asked if I would participate in the Aspiring Enterprise day at the local secondary school and was delighted to accept and attended yesterday. Read More ... read more

A thank you is priceless

Oct 12, 2012 by Helen

I don't know about you but I do always try and say thank you to people when they've done something for me, and often times if that has led to business for me then I like to make it something a bit more special, perhaps sending a gift card or having flowers delivered. It's just the way I was brought up I guess. Read More ... read more

Starting a Business: How to Choose Insurance

Oct 8, 2012 by Helen

When you’re starting a new business, your natural instinct is to try to keep your outgoings as small as possible. You might do your accounts in-house rather than paying an accountant or book-keeper. You may work from home instead of hiring an office. There are lots of areas where you can cut costs while you’re just getting started. However, one area where you should not try to skimp is insurance. Yes, having insurance won’t reduce the risks that you face in real terms, but it can help to soften the financial blow when something goes wrong. Insurance is a useful thing for any company to have, and in some industries, insurance is actually mandatory. Read More ... read more