Three Ways Name Badges Have the Power to Improve Your Business

Your marketing strategy should cover all aspects of your business - it's not just about the advertising materials you put out. Personalised name badges are a great way to help customers connect with your staff, and show that you're a company that values people. An employee with a name badge appears much more approachable than a nameless staff member, especially in a store with a high turnover of staff or lots of different customers. Read More 

How To Spot Big Deep Sea Fish From Your Charter Boat

If you're planning a day's deep sea fishing with your mates, you'll want to know how to spot those really big catches from the boat.  There are some sure signs that something huge lurks beneath the waves; read on to find out what to look for. Locating and catching bait Before you can start serious fishing, you will need to secure yourself plenty of bait.  Keep an eye out for patches of disturbed water with intermittent white-water pops. Read More 

Retro, Vintage, and Antique Jewellery - What’s The Difference?

When buying old jewellery, you'll notice that some pieces are marked as antique, some as retro, and some as vintage.  The category into which a piece falls can have a big influence on price and future value.  So, what's the difference between each and what factors determine the category into which a piece falls?  Read on for more information. Vintage jewellery For jewellery to be classified as vintage, it should be at least 20 years old. Read More 

Improving the value of your business before you sell it

If you are looking to sell your business in the future you might be wondering how much your business is currently worth and what actions you can take between now and the sale time to maximise the value of your business. It can be useful in this situation to get a management consultant in to calculate an indicative valuation of your company and help identify opportunities to improve the value of your business. Read More 

What Should I Know about Waterproofing My Garage Before Converting It?

One of the most common home renovations is to convert an attached garage to a small apartment for older members of your family. This family member may be a child that is going to university but living at home or an elderly family member that needs in-home nursing care. Regardless of the reason for the garage conversion, there are certain steps you will need to take. One of those steps is waterproofing. Read More