Nov 25
With the ominous warnings of a three-day Royal Mail postal strike resulting in a backlog of at least 150 million letters and packets being issued by the union representing Britain’s striking postal workers, the pressure has been felt not only by Royal Mail management, but by businesses and individuals throughout the United Kingdom. Fortunately, with the third round of postal strikes being postponed until the New Year to allow for fresh talks and continued delivery during the festive season, this predicted figure hasn’t eventuated but the tension in the ongoing industrial dispute is still a sore point in Britain. Irrespective of the recent stalemate, many companies are anxious about how this instability has made contacting their customers somewhat of an uncertain business.
Office goods manufacturer and supplier South East Labels is no exception, however the company has decided to instigate its already scheduled change from hard copy to electronic media communication a little earlier. This development will entail the transmission of invoices and statements by e-mail correspondence and attachments, instead of the previous method of sending hard copy by post. The team at South East Labels has been making a name for itself over the past 20 years for the rapid delivery and reliable supply of labels, barcodes, and other office goods. The company deals in printed products as well as the means to produce such business solutions, such as digital printers, scanners, and verifiers, and aims to be a “one stop spot” for everything from an office label printer to security and asset tracking labels.
The recent Royal Mail strikes are part of an industrial dispute that has been ongoing since the summer, and is the first action involving postal workers since 2007. The reason behind the action is cited as Royal Mail’s refusal to enter into a dialogue with the Communication Workers Union as to the job security for postal workers in light of proposed modernisation plans. Royal Mail has been trying to compensate for a 10% drop in letter volume, although the strikes have threatened the postal system with a huge volume of backlog just before the Christmas rush. The proposed changes to the South East Labels invoicing system will have a further benefit for customers though, with the reduced overheads meaning that the company can afford to keep its prices continually low for all first-time and repeat customers.
Please note that South East Labels will be closed for the festive season from the afternoon of Tuesday 23rd December 2009, and will reopen on Monday 5th January 2010
Nov 25
Have you ever thought about taking a weekend break? Taking a small 2 or 3 day break from work and life is a great way to get away from the routine and your usual backdrop to experience something new. Rather than waiting for a full year before taking a break to relax and enjoy life you can go out this very weekend to a new and exciting place and come back Monday morning refreshed and filled with energy! Now taking a weekend break is easier than ever with Expedia.co.uk‘s last minute holidays section. The company has completely revamped their website and now it’s easier than ever to find all the best deals for both classic and exotic destinations around the globe. The best thing about using one of these deals is that you don’t need to do any of the leg work. For each one of the packages the travel professionals at Expedia have hand picked the best flight and hotel combinations so you can just take care of enjoying your holiday. Here are a couple destinations that you might want to consider.
Classic Escapade to Paris
Who doesn’t know the city of love? Paris is a picture perfect location with character and lovely sights that put it within the world’s most attractive spots. The city is a compact metropolis, housing a little over 2 million inhabitants within its 6 miles of diameter. The city is just filled with fun and exciting activities to partake in through the year, with numerous exhibitions, shows, sporting events and music festivals during the four seasons to keep you occupied. Of course, one of the best things to do in Paris is to have a romantic get-away with your significant other. Paris is not shy on capitalizing on its popular reputation and you will find many spots, activities and locales that are great for building a fairy-tale holiday with your couple (Hotels in Paris). Whether you are planning to propose, have an engagement, spend your honeymoon, go away for your anniversary or just have a wonderful weekend the city always delivers.
Relaxing Under the Sun on Madrid
You have drilled through the week and ploughed through stacks and stacks of work and now you want to get your head outside and relax for the weekend. If you see yourself in that situation then Madrid will be a great choice for you. You can relax by just sipping a coffee against the vintage background of the Renaissance buildings of Plaza Mayor or simply stroll through the streets as you take in the relaxed mood that is so prevalent in Spain (Madrid Hotels) Spaniards love to have a good time and the exciting night-life in Madrid is a clear reflection of how much these people know about having fun. If your idea of fun is laying on your back during the day to enjoy the breeze and the warm sun and then hitting the pub scene at sun down, you could certainly do much worse than with Madrid. Finally, for those who like their entertainment to be a bit more risque, the Plaza de Toros Monumental de las Ventas pits courageous bull fighters against a shrewd animal. You shouldn’t miss one of the shows that certainly left a striking impression in the mind of Earnest Hemingway.
Nov 23
Have a weekend to remember with your closest friends.
November 2009 – Redseven Leisure, a company located in the United Kingdom that specializes in complete mini-holiday packages for hen and stag weekends in posh cities around the globe, has recently launched a promotion by which customers can lock in better prices for their next trip. This special deal addresses the upcoming changes to VAT in the UK when the tax will erturn to 17.5%. A limited number of customers will be able to avoid this increase in taxes by booking their trips before the end of the month.
The VAT rates where reduced during December of last year by 2.5 percentage points to a total of 15% in order to boost economic growth. This temporary reduction in taxes was planned to last for a year and will end on 31st December when the VAT will increase to go back to its original figure of 17.5%. Redseven Leisure has put together a special deal to offer a discounted price to all customers that book their mini-holidays and stag parties before 30th November. This announcement comes at the right time for many people since this is a very popular season for these types of trips. The weekends are very popular for both hen and stag parties, or even just group trips where a bunch of friends spend a wild and exciting night at one of the most vibrant cities in the world. People that decide to take advantage of this promotion will not only save money but will also have access to the best weekend packages that are usually the first to go. Also available are rooms at the most luxurious hotels and special passes for the hottest night clubs, all for the best prices. Customers will have to act fast, however, as the people at Redseven Leisure have announced that there are a limited number of packages available for this offer.
There is no better chance to beat the VAT man by getting a discount on your prices before the taxes go up again, plus you will get a chance to experience a weekend to remember at some of the world’s most vibrant cities. A stag night is not only a great chance to experience the wild side of life before you enter the commitment that is marriage, but is also a bonding experience with your closest friends. For more information have a look at the Redseven Leisure website at http://www.redsevenleisure.co.uk/ or contact one of their expert stag weekend planners by calling 0800 970 2744.