Getting Easy by Having Private Registration of DVLA Personalized Registration

February 5th, 2010

2010 has got off to a great start for the DVLA (the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency) with the sale of the private number plate of ‘1 OOO’ which went for more than £80,000 last month. The reserve price was only £8000 so the winning bidder had to fork out over 10 times as much to secure the private number plate during an enthralling bidding content in Cambridge, UK. The number plate is the first of the “triple OOO” series to be released by the DVLA over the coming months, with the series expected to generate a lot of interest amongst private registration plate fanatics. The second most expensive number plate sold by the DVLA at the event was “1 LFD” which fetched an amazing £20,000. DVLA’s Marketing Manager, Damian Lawson was thrilled with how the auction went, saying that “The year could not have got off to a finer start, we were hoping for big things from 1 OOO and the registration delivered. Roll on the rest of the year which will see other triple O plates coming into the fray.”

The next DVLA number plate auction will be held at the Old Trafford ground in Manchester on the 24th March 2010. Among the 1,500 private registration plates on offer will be “2 OOO”, together with “9 O” and some special Manchester United-related plates (handy as Old Trafford is the home of the football team). Number plates are completely unique to each vehicle and it’s a legal requirement that they are displayed clearly and in a prominent position on the car, lorry or motorbike.

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Find Quality Kitchen Appliances Online

January 29th, 2010

 The kitchen always has been and always will be the hub of the home.  In recent years the kitchen has gone from a place that was merely used to cook and organize meals to a space where we spend a considerable proportion of our leisure time.  In modern homes the emphasis has been placed on big open plan kitchens that possess space for all the family to dine at once and that also make excellent spaces for entertaining guests.

Fitted kitchens can add thousands in value to any residence and it is one of the first areas that prospective buyers look at when they thinking of buying a different house.  Having a great looking contemporary kitchen in your house can make all the difference when you come to selling your residence.  

When it comes to choosing a brand new kitchen it is worth taking your time and doing as much research as you can.  The quantity of different styles of kitchen obtainable is almost endless ranging from the traditional to the ultra modern packed with the newest kitchen appliances.  The price you can expect to shell out can vary enormously too with a basic kitchen costing only a couple of thousand while a top of the range kitchen could well run into the tens of thousands.  It is worth taking into account how the design of kitchen you go for fits in with the rest of your home and how future buyers of your homewards will look at your kitchen in years to come.  Choosing the most up-to-date, trendiest designer kitchen might look excellent at the time but they can soon become dated and out of fashion so it is often worth going for a more classic look.

German kitchens have long had a reputation for brilliant quality and value and when combined with granite kitchen worktops they will produce a kitchen that will last for years to come.  Granite worktops are durable and hard wearing and occur in a large variety of colours from deepest black to sparkling rose that will suit any decor.  

No contemporary kitchen is complete without a set of the hottest gadgets and some of the greatest come from Smeg appliances.  They construct a complete range of appliances for the kitchen from cookers to fridges and the quality and design is second to none.  Siemens appliances also possess a splendid reputation for contemporary and innovative products and the newest range of American style double door fridges is proving to be hugely popular with families.

 

 

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Free Hats Are Always Appreciated

January 29th, 2010

There are lots of inexpensive and cost effective ways to promote your small business or company that can do a good deal to get your firm noticed and make it stand out from the crowd.  In these current times when folks are still feeling the pinch because of the enduring effects of the credit crunch it is essential that your small business makes itself as memorable as possible.

There are a complete range of products that can be bought cheaply and given away as promotional items by your firm and your sales reps.  Promotional pens, free hats and rubber stamps can be bought in bulk for peanuts and people are always glad to receive them. After all who doesn’t like to acquire something for nothing? Just make certain that your company’s logo and phone details are plainly visible and are printed accurately.  There isn’t much point giving out 10,000 free magnets if your firm’s phone number or website address is incorrect.

Another excellent way to drum up interest or passing trade for your small business is the use of glossy brochures or flyers. Flyers can be mass manufactured for very little and the principal expense involved with them is paying someone to hand them hand.  Glossy brochures can show off your merchandise range to its full extent and are perfect for sending out to customers in the mail or for your sales reps to hand out as they complete their rounds. With the huge number of promotional companies operating online it has never been cheaper or easier to promote your firm.

 

 

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A Legal Contract Is Essential For Employees

January 29th, 2010

 The Fair Work Bill received Royal Assent on 7 April 2009. The Fair Work Act 2009 (the Act), including the unfair dismissal provisions, came into operation on 1 July 2009. The provisions dealing with Modern Awards and the commencement of the National Employment Standards will come into effect on 1 January 2010.

Outlined below are the changes made by The Act to the ways in which claims for unfair dismissal will be made.

From 1 July 2009, an employee who makes a claim for unfair dismissal must do so within 14 days of the date of dismissal.

To be protected from unfair dismissal, the Act provides that the employee must:

Be employed for the minimum employment period (6 months if there are 15 or more employees and 12 months if there are less than 15 employees in his/her workplace); and

Either:

Be covered by a Modern Award;

Be covered by a Collective Agreement; or

Earn less than the high income threshold which is currently $106,300 per annum exclusive of superannuation and have a legal contract.

There are exclusions for employees who are employed for a specified period or task; employed under a training arrangement; or demoted without significant reduction in duties or remuneration.

Fair Work Australia (FWA) will hear the applications. Until the Australian Industrial Relations Commission (AIRC) is completely phased out at the end of 2009, the AIRC and FWA will operate together. It is envisaged that any claims made before 1 July 2009 will remain with the AIRC and all claims lodged after 1 July 2009 will be heard by FWA. Appeals from AIRC decisions will be heard by FWA.

There are exemptions as follows:

The Act changes the position of small business employers. A small business is now defined as a business that employs less than 15 employees. The transitional arrangements for the Act provide that until 1 January 2011, the small business cut off will be determined as 15 full time equivalent employees. A straight head count will be used after that.

The Act does away with the distinction between probationary periods and qualifying periods. The Act provides that an employee must have been employed for at least 6 months (the minimum period of employment) to be entitled to make a claim for unfair dismissal.

The minimum period of employment is extended to 12 months for a small business employee, i.e. if employment is less than 12 months in a small business, there is no unfair dismissal claim!

 

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The Benefits Of Using Natural Mineral Makeup

January 29th, 2010

There are so many benefits to using Natural Mineral make up, that its no surprise it’s one of the largest growing industries. With modern light technologies ensuring a seemingly endless range of colours and hues.

Natural Mineral makeup is naturally good for our skin; it is naturally enriched with anti-inflammatory, anti-microbial, non-comedogenic and sun protection properties. In fact it is the only make up that has been recommended for use after face procedures such as chemical peels or laser re-surfacing.

Sufferers of acne, rosecea and scaring may use mineral makeups safely and relax in the knowledge that it will not worsen your condition.

However … there is always an however. We need to be vigilant when looking to purchase natural mineral make up. Because all natural mineral cosmetics were not created equally.

A good natural mineral make up is made up primarily of 4 key ingredients: Mica, Titanium dioxide, zinc oxide and iron oxides.   Many natural mineral makeup’s include bismuth oxycholoride as a base ingredient. Naturally Safe Cosmetics do not recommend the use of bismuth oxycholoride. Other ingredients to watch for include talc, parabens and petrochemicals such as propylene glycol.

Currently Naturally Safe Cosmetics stock Earthy Essence, Miessence and Inika ranges of  natural mineral make up, as both are made in Australia from pure, natural minerals.

 

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