Today the ‘Big Six’ have agreed to a energy bill pledge in an attempt to help save their customers money. The Pledge As part of the pledge, companies will be required to alert their customers if they can get a better deal with them. They will then be offered to change to that deal [...]
April 10, 2012
On Sunday the 1st April the ASA issued new guidelines regarding the advertising of maximum broadband speeds. This move came after Ofcom expressed concerns that consumers where being misled by overly estimated “up to” claims. Good news for frustrated broadband users? Well, the new guidelines ensure that broadband providers can now only quote a [...]
April 10, 2012
When you need a new insurance quote you’re probably likely to visit one of the many price comparison websites that we see advertised on our TV screens. They promise to compare a wide range of financial services products for us, anything from home utility providers to pet insurance providers. These comparison sites have become [...]
April 5, 2012
Some report that the panic buying has in fact left petrol stations low on fuel and in turn made things worse. With Easter holidays coming up this week, people will travelling across the UK and petrol stations expect to be buys once again. There are mixed signals as to whether or not the strike [...]
April 4, 2012
At the tender age of 23 years old, I still can’t believe that I am thinking about this already – retirement. I’ve just started my career, but I’m already thinking about the day when I finally get to down tools and relax. Granted, it’s not for another 45 years or so, but hey! A [...]
April 4, 2012
There is the age old saying: it wasn’t like that in my day. I am sure many of us have caught ourselves muttering it under our breath when paying an extortionate amount to get on a bus or going to the cinema. Well this saying is carrying on in to the world of business. [...]
April 3, 2012
Peacock attacks, a puppy mistaken for a handbrake, hungry mice, and a series of small but distracting creepy crawlies are behind some of the UK’s strangest motor insurance claims. Car insurance specialists Admiral requested their employees to submit the oddest reasons they’ve encountered for making an insurance claim, and the winning list – released [...]
April 2, 2012
This is the 6th edition of our look at business case studies and this month we are looking at Recruit 121. Overview Recruit 121 is a SAP staffing specialist both in the UK and US with offices in Chicago, Cardiff, Amsterdam and California. The business prides itself on being flexible and connecting great businesses [...]
April 2, 2012
Celebrities are known for their crazy antics and wild money-spending habits. Are we really surprised to find out that there is also a list of celebrities who invest in outrageously priced insurance policies – on body parts? I guess it’s logical: if you’re famous for one specific trait or part you’d do anything to [...]
April 2, 2012
Are you going away this Easter holiday but don’t know where to spend your money? Make sure your private jet’s tank is full and keep on reading to discover the ten most expensive hotel suites around the world. 10. Royal Towers Bridge Suite, Atlantis, Bahamas If you have £15,500 this is your hotel, although [...]
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April 11, 2012
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