Does the idea of slipping into your flat sandals and jetting off to a foreign destination sound alluring? Whether you’ve just broken up with your partner and are looking for a ‘pick-me-up’ getaway or you’ve always wanted to tackle the road less known on your own, solo travel might well be on your summer bucket list. Girl, you’re not alone! Google search volumes for “female solo travel” have increased by 84% within the last year, and travel companies that cater specifically to women have increased by 230%. Here is why you and all your girlfriends are going crazy about solo…
Author: Natasha Bloom
Whether you’re buying your first home or you’re a serial investor who is adding to your property portfolio, a well-negotiated deal is always welcome. If you’ve set your sights on a new property that you feel is priced just a little bit too high, you’re going to need good negotiation skills to close the deal at the right price. Here are some tips and tricks to negotiate while buying a property to ensure a win-win offer. 1. Have a Realistic Price in Mind Every seller wonders how much is my house worth and every buyer wants to get a good…
Post the COVID era, the real estate market is seeing a lot of pent up demand from people who are willing to move from cities to the countryside and rural areas. The number of applications for Buckingham estate agents is pilling up every day with new applications. After two years of being stuck at home, people got a chance to ruminate about what they wanted in their homes and where they wanted to live in the future. It can be multiple things such as a better work-life balance, remote working options or simply more space to enjoy and t explore…
As an employer, you spend a lot of time looking for employees with skills that can help your business grow. However, the onus for skills that can help a company grow shouldn’t just fall to employees. Employers themselves need to keep their skills polished and updated before asking it of others. A great solution for employers is Continuing Professional Development (CPD) training. Using a variety of education methods, these courses focus on professional development on an individual level to help progress businesses and knowledge. In this article, we’ll go into detail on how CPD training can help further an employer’s…
There are many ways to bring down your carbon footprint but it sounds like an expensive task and as we move further into 2022 with a sustainable mind it’s important to think about how we affect the environment in your day-to-day lives.. Here, Rightio have detailed the sustainable gadgets that will help you save energy, money, and reduce your carbon footprint. Solar kettle A standard 3 kW electric kettle uses 0.225 kw/h to boil a full (2L) kettle. That costs you about £28.93 a year. Yes, boiling only the amount of water you need or using a stovetop kettle can…
A local tech firm has been helping Shropshire charities to increase their revenue and funding streams by adopting new technology which allows supporters to make cashless donations. Shawbury-based NextGenDonate has been working with Telford charity Parents Opening Doors (PODs), Oswestry charity The Movement Centre and Shrewsbury charity Shropshire Youth Association to help them address the challenges of digital donations. Their software uses personalised, coded stickers which turn any object and environment into a contactless donation point. The solution allows donors to easily tap and pay their preferred amount using Apple Pay, Google Pay or card, with the option of adding…
Businesses now operate in a world where there is the need to be environmentally responsible. It is not a throwaway phrase or corporate slogan; it is a requirement. People live in an age where decades of burning fossil fuels and modern living in general are now posing a clear and present danger to the future sustainability of the planet. All businesses must now adopt greener, more environmentally friendly practices and act together to minimize the risks posed by greenhouse gasses and climate change. If you are a business owner looking to make your enterprise more environmentally responsible, here are some…
A new strategic partnership has been announced between exceet Card Group, manufacturer of sustainable payment cards (e.g. made out of wood), and Berlin-based ecolytiq, the leading climate engagement fintech for sustainable banking. The partnership paves the way for the launch of joint projects and will give exceet Card Group and ecolytiq the chance to explore new options and opportunities to lead the future of sustainable payments. To shift consumer behaviour towards more sustainable spending, the ecolytiq Sustainability-as-a-Service® software, which calculates personal environmental impact, such as CO2 values on the basis of payment transactions, will work in conjunction with exceet Card…
For those looking for the perfect Father’s Day gift, look no further as The Cinnamon Club have brought back its special at-home Father’s Day BBQ kit! Perfect for 19th June, the Bbox is full of tantalising meats, delicious fish and decadent sides create a spectacular sharing feast for the occasion, all prepared and ready for Dad to dust off the apron and become king of the BBQ. Priced at £140 and curated for up to four people to share, the kit comes with everything you need to assemble the perfect summer spread. Kick off with two delicious chaat accompanied by fruit chutneys and delicious dressings, perfect for…
Introduction Dogecoin is a cryptocurrency that was founded by two software engineers in 2013 as a joke. But, it turned out differently, and it has become a highly traded meme coin in the crypto market. Many traders and investors have been trading the coin, increasing its market potential in the future. It has the symbol of a Shiba Inu dog and is coded as DOGE. Due to its high market value, several traders prefer having the coin for free. But is it possible? Yes, they can earn free Dogecoin online in a range of ways. We’ll be exploring these methods…