As sооn аs уоu саn аftеr уоu hаvе received thе injury, уоu shоuld start getting together documentation tо tаkе tо уоur lawyer wіth уоur fіrst interview. Yоu wаnt tо hаvе аs muсh photograph proof аs роssіblе оf thе accident, thе scene оf thе accident, аnd аnу аnd аll pictures nесеssаrу оf thе injuries іn question. Іt will аlsо assistance to fоr уоu tо write dоwn exactly whаt happened аs sооn аs уоu аrе аblе tо аftеr thе accident. Іt іs vеrу simple fоr details tо gеt confused аnd fоr stories tо change аftеr уоu hаvе experienced thе trauma оf аn accident. Insurance companies count оn thіs аnd thіs іs аnоthеr reason thеу hope уоu settle wіth thеm early. Іf уоu аrе аblе tо gеt а witness tо thе accident, hаvе thеm do thе sаmе task, аnd tаkе аll оf thіs tо уоur personal injury solicitor fоr уоur fіrst interview.

Nobody еvеr wаnts tо hаvе tо consult a personal injury lawyer іn thеіr life. Вut thеу аrе thеrе fоr а reason аnd tо work fоr уоu. An excellent personal injury solicitor will nоt charge уоu аnуthіng untіl thеу саn gеt а conclusion fоr уоu, аnd уоur discussion shоuld bе free of cost.

For information on the perfect personal injury solicitor for you drop by our website.

Got a business? Does your branding need a revamp but you can’t afford hundreds of pounds?  Well then, read on…

We all know its hard for cash-strapped SME’s (Small and medium enterprises) to get premium and professionally designed branding for their business in these challenging times. Everyone wants their brand to stand out and use a top design agency to do so but can’t afford the costs. So this Boxing Day we and the lovely folk at Kreative Factory (www.kreativefactory.co.uk) have teamed up to bring you this festive opportunity to enter our new Boxing Day (26th December) competition for your chance to win FULL Social Media Branding (Facebook, Twitter and Logo) for your business worth £3000.

Some simple terms to follow before you enter…

• To increase your chances of winning you can subscribe to our Facebook pages and newsletters : www.facebook.com/gbizuk.info &  http://www.facebook.com/kfdesigns.co.uk / kreativefactory.co.uk
• You can follow both of us on Twitter: @Gladstone_Net & @Kreativefactory
• To get a chance of winning you’ll have to create a list called “Business Support” or “Marketing Support” and add both of us to it
• This competition is open to EVERYONE!

A short guide on how to create a list in Twitter..  Follow these few steps:

1.       Visit our Twitter profiles (@Gladstone_Net then @kreativefactory) and “Follow” us, if you don’t already.

2.       Click the avatar icon which is right next to the “Search” box.

3.       From a drop down menu select “Lists”.

4.       From “Lists” screen click “Create a list” button and name the list “Marketing Support”.

5.       Please make sure to make this list “Public” and not “Private”.

6.       Just add @Gladstone_Net and @kreativefactory to your newly created list and you’re done. Good luck!

How do I enter?

Simply tweet us with the #GBizComp + @Gladstone_Net and tell us why the winner should be you. The winner will be the one we like the best!

Don’t miss the closing date:

You can enter only once up until midnight on Friday 6th January 2012. You’ll be able to see other entries by searching the competition hashtag (#GBizComp) so please RT your favourites.

Any questions?

Simply tweet us @Gladstone_Net. Good luck!

Merry Christmas @Gladstone_Net followers!

With the big day rapidly approaching if you’re stuck for a last minute Christmas present here are some ideas from the winners of our #GBizXmasList competition – @SilkSkiesEgypt, @BridesandDreams, @Coombemill and @LocateUK.

1. A winter holiday to Upper Egypt (@SilkSkiesEgypt)
Upper Egypt is renown for it’s remarkable Pharaonic monuments and warm, welcoming people. And as a holiday destination there’s masses of choice. So whether you’re looking to dose up on your Egyptology, cruise or felucca the Nile or simply relax and soak up the colourful culture, the region has something unique to offer you.

Silk Skies Egyptian Tours is a specialist tour operator providing customisable holidays in and around Aswan. A qualified Egyptologist guide leads all holidays, and because your guide is just for you and your party, you can discover Egypt at your own pace. It’s easy to book. Simply pick a holiday theme and then customize it from the Pick ‘n Mix of courses, tours and additional excursions.

What’s more if you’re a Gladstone BizNetwork follower here’s a special offer exclusively for you. Book your Silk Skies holiday before 31st December 2011 and you’ll only pay the low season price saving a minimum of 15%. Visit: http://www.silkskiesegyptiantours.com

2. The wedding dress of your dreams (@BridesandDreams)
It’s the question on everyone’s lips “I wonder what she’ll wear”. It’s your special day and you want your dress to be just perfect. However with the current economic climate perhaps you’ve resigned to compromise your look to suit your reduced budget.

But perhaps you don’t have to? If you’re planning your wedding and live in the North East, take a trip to Brides and Dreams when it opens in the New Year. You can take your time exploring the exquisite range and discover the dress that makes you look amazing. And because Brides and Dreams sell nearly new, used once and ex-sample designer wedding dresses your budget will be happy too.

Grand opening: Brides and Dreams will open on 30th January 2012. If you’d like to be among the first to hear about the opening event or to discover the little gems in our stock simply email bridesanddreams@ymail.com

3. A family friendly holiday to Coombe Mill Farm in North Cornwall (@Coombemill)
If you’re looking for a fresh air family break to kick-start the New Year, a magical self-catering holiday at Coombe Mill Farm could be the answer.
You’ll discover something to please every generation and all budgets.
For example children can join Farmer Nick’s Little Helper’s Club. It’s a great way to have fun, make new friends and learn how to feed and care for the animals. What’s more the whole family can roam free in 30 acres of gardens, meadows and woodlands. There are indoor and outdoor play areas for little ones to run wild, fun tractor rides and farmhouse home cooking to get a break from the kitchen.
And if you can tear yourself away from the farm, there are plenty of local attractions alongside sandy beaches and pretty harbour towns to explore.
To view the child-friendly cottage and lodge accommodation and book your break, simply visit www.coombemill.com

 
4. Some free advertising for your business (@LocateUK)
With the challenging economic climate you’ve probably made some cost savings. But you still need to advertise your business. So here’s a way you could reach new customers without spending a penny.

Locate.so offers free web-space for businesses to promote their products and services. You can use your space or “page” to blog, post images or promote special offers. What’s more you can link to your website, Twitter or Facebook as well as displaying a map to help customers locate you.

It’s easy to get started. Simply name your page, complete the template and get promoting. Visit: www.locate.so

Do you like our list?
Which of these goodies would you like Santa to bring to you this Christmas morning?

Whatever you do this Christmas; we hope you have a fantastic time. And we look forward to tweeting and promoting your business again in the New Year.

Happy holidays,

Gladstone BizNetwork
Twitter: @Gladstone_Net

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About @GemWriting.
@GemWriting is the home of freelance copywriter Georgina El Morshdy.

“Small business owners invariably juggle many hats. Therefore it can be a challenge to find the time or creativity to write copy that sells. I remove this hassle by doing the hard work for you”.

Want to get in touch?
Visit my website at: www.gemwriting.co.uk.
Follow my conversation on Twitter: @Gem writing
Like me on Facebook: www.facebook.com/GemWriting
Email me: georgina@gemwriting.co.uk
Phone me: 07954 580039

Gladstone BizNetwork in Partnership with Gem Writing

How would you like your product / service to feature on it?

It’s easy to enter…

To be in with a chance of winning one of the five slots on our Christmas List simply tweet us @Gladstone_Net, include the #GBizXmasList hashtag and tell us why your product / service makes the perfect Christmas present. After the closing date we’ll pick our five favourites to feature on our list.

What’s the prize?

The five winners will be promoted via our special Christmas List blog (written by Georgina @GemWriting). Win a slot on the list and you’ll get:

•A short feature about your product / service.
•A brief outline of your business.
•Details of how to buy your product / service.
•AND space for a photograph to complement your spot.

What’s more we’ll tweet and promote the Christmas List to our 3600+ followers. And as this could help drive more traffic to your website it could also mean more sales. Now how good a Christmas present could that be!

Don’t miss the closing date:

This competition will close at 5pm on Sunday 4th December so get tweeting to be in with a chance of making the Christmas List. You’ll also be able to see other entries by searching the hashtag #GBizXmasList so join in the fun and RT your favourites.

Any questions?

Simply tweet us @Gladstone_Net. Good luck.

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Georgina El Morshdy is a freelance copywriter at Gem Writing. Creating hard working copy for all types of small businesses and can help you find the right words to promote your products and services. You can find her at www.gemwriting.co.uk, “like” her at www.facebook.com/gemwriting or follow her conversation on Twitter @GemWriting.

“I loved the shavers so much that I bought the company. It’s an old story but I’m really banking on history repeating itself”.

Eddie’s tweet intrigued us. And if you remember those Remington Shaver adverts from the 1980s you’ll know why. American entrepreneur Victor Kiam endorsed his own products and became a household name with the catchphrase “I liked the razor so much, I brought the company”.

So what does this have in common with Eddie’s Safety Razor story? Well we found out. What’s more we discovered some interesting background along the way.

How did you come to buy Safety Razors.co.uk?

About 3-years ago I hired a web designer for my existing company. He got the job after showing me his SEO results for a traditional wet shaver website he’d created to showcase his skills.

Back then he ran http://www.safetyrazors.co.uk as a hobby so it was fairly low key. However I was seriously impressed by the site’s potential, whilst the quality products inspired me to do a “Victor Kiam”.

“If you ever feel you want to sell this company, please give me first refusal”.

Finally in late October 2011 my patience paid off and ownership passed to me. I’ve since tweaked the name to The Safety Razor Company Ltd. What’s more I’m currently liaising with suppliers and working out how to improve the overall look and feel of the website.

What did you like about Safety Razor products?

“I’m fascinated by the engineering and beauty that can be found in everyday items like our traditional razors and shaving brushes”.

I enjoy starting my day with a traditional wet shave. It’s strangely relaxing and therapeutic whilst the routine is very masculine! There’s something very personal about brushing on fine quality shaving foam then sweeping it off my skin with a beautiful sturdy razor. And I just love the smooth finish of a really close shave.

“Wet shaving is an art that has to be learned”.

What’s more there are cosmetic benefits too. I’ve found wet shaving coupled with quality soaps and creams minimises the risk of ingrowing hairs and reduces skin problems. And traditional saving helps me do my bit for the environment. Old fashioned shaving soaps and creams don’t require aerosols and as the actual blade is the only disposable component, there’s no adding to landfill with cheap plastic razors.

What are your plans for The Safety Razor Company Ltd?

Firstly I’m in no rush. I’ve got the embryo of a fantastic company so I’m keen to get it right.

“Watch this space…”

I need to develop the brand. I think we offer top quality products that appeal to anyone who enjoys a bit of class. I need to somehow capture that. Then there’s the gift market. There’s no doubt traditional shaving kits make great presents meaning there’s plenty of potential to explore there.

“Perhaps most importantly given the current economic climate, I want to create some decent jobs for local people up here in the North East”.

Tell us about the face behind @safety_razors…

I guess you could call me entrepreneur. I have a passion for business and I’ve already achieved success with www.cellpacksolutions.com. I started that company from scratch and I now employ 20 people. It is very satisfying making a contribution to the local job market, and my great team have made Cell Pack multi award winning.

In my personal life I’m 49 and married with two girls. My parents immigrated to the UK after World War 2. Dad arrived from Poland and Mum’s Italian. They met and married in the 1950s. I guess it’s partly this cultural heritage that instilled my work ethic.

“I value hard work and enthusiasm. After all with that attitude you can achieve whatever your dreams are”.

I love challenges and I’m never happy just sitting back. This belief inspired my recent trek to the base camp of Mount Everest. The highlight was reaching the top of Mt Kala Patthar. The view of Everest, the crystal clear skies and the vast expanse of the Himalayas stretching out in all directions was pure exhilaration.

Good luck Eddie.

We look forward to the emergence of The Safety Razor Company Ltd as a premier destination for fine traditional shaving products. And given Eddie’s drive and commitment, we’re sure here’ll achieve his goals.

In the meantime if you’re looking for something different for the man in your life this Christmas check out the unique selection of shavers and starter kits at www.safetyrazors.co.uk

About @GemWriting.

@GemWriting is the home of freelance copywriter Georgina El Morshdy.

“Small businesses owners invariably juggle many hats. Therefore it can be a challenge to find the time or creativity to write copy that sells. I remove this hassle by doing the hard work for you”.

Want to get in touch?
Visit my website at: www.gemwriting.co.uk.
Follow my conversation on Twitter: @Gemwriting
Like me on Facebook: www.facebook.com/GemWriting
Email me: georgina@gemwriting.co.uk
Phone me: 07954 580039

(Gem Writing in Partnership with the Gladstone BizNetwork)

What’s the prize?
The winner will be interviewed by Georgina who will write an editorial about your business. This editorial will feature on our new website www.gbizuk.info. What’s more we’ll tweet about it so it’s a great chance to increase your exposure.

And if that wasn’t enough you’ll also have rights to use the editorial meaning you’ll own some professionally written copy which you can use to market your business.

It’s easy to enter…
Simply tweet us with the #GBizComp + @Gladstone_Net and tell us why the winner should be you. The winner will be the one we like the best!

Don’t miss the closing date:
You can enter as many times as you like up until midnight on Wednesday 26th October. You’ll be able to see other entries by searching the competition hashtag (#GBizComp) so please RT your favourites.

Any questions?
Simply tweet us @Gladstone_Net. Good luck!

** Competition now closed.

Winner is: @Safety_Razors (Twitter Account)

We are launching a similar concept of our own on the Gladstone BizNetwork called:#GBizSBS which is now live! We will retweet & give our 5 of our favourite UK, Ireland, Scotland & Wales based businesses a shout-out on the network every Sunday!

This is a great way to promote your new product, service or promotion etc.

** EVERY SUNDAY BETWEEN 7PM – 8.30PM **

You must include: @Gladstone_Net & #GBizSBS in the tweet also!

So there are now even more better reasons for YOU to join our fastest growing business network on twitter @Gladstone_Net

We are proud to be different in what we have to offer than other business networks

Thanks for reading people!

Gladstone BizNetwork

The Silicon Bullet team has extensive experience in the IT industry in a range of market sectors and company sizes.

The purpose behind the formation of Silicon Bullet was to form a team of skilled people who, with their complementary skill set, could provide excellent services to the SME (Small and Medium size Enterprise) marketplace. Utilising the knowledge and experiences gained within large companies, Silicon Bullet would bring the best practices and techniques to SME companies.

The Silicon Bullet team has been working in the information technology services market since 1992. The team has the knowledge, proven ability and track record, to ensure that Silicon Bullet can grow to exploit opportunities in the marketplace.

As an I.T. solutions and consultancy provider, Silicon Bullet has a comprehensive portfolio of products and services. Our mission is to provide effective business oriented I.T. solutions that will help you to run your business with minimum support and maximum efficiency.

By building a good working relationship and gaining a thorough understanding of your business, Silicon Bullet aims to provide a complete business service tailored to your needs.

http://siliconbullet.com/

If you haven’t already seen the #FreePR hashtags on our twitter account and through our current tweets then you’d be happy to hear that we are trying to offer a better service to all our members who join our network. We warmly welcome all newbies who join us and help them with a kick-start process to increase their followings if they require us to do so.

The FREE PR…

Becoming our #GBiz Daily – If you keep promoting our UK business network (getting other UK businesses to join us), retweeting our posts, promoting our current #GBiz of the Day, #GBizPlus & #GBizSponsor then you could be in a chance of being our next days #GBiz! Its simple as that. You will be shortlisted and only one will be chosen for next days #FreePR.

Every Sunday many of our network members enter our #GBizSBS competition between 7pm-8.30pm (UK Time) where after 9pm* – 5 businesses are selected and then retweeted (RT’d) on the network. This gives that business unique exposure on our network and tells others about their business. (Please visit our new post about #GBizSBS for more info)

The Full Monty…

If you feel like fast-tracking yourself and opting for our premium services; #GBizPlus  *(£5 for 3 Days) or #GBizSponsor *(£24 for one month) – Then you are most welcome to do so.

*The prices quoted above are only for a limited time and will change in the future!

If you require any of premium services then why not drop us an email at: info@gbizuk.info

Thank You!

Gladstone BizNetwork

An example of one such educational package has been designed to offer and encourage the students to work as a team to design, construct and produce a fully functional karting race team that will be capable of competing. Pupils will work and train in the purpose built college with the goal of developing an operational kart. In addition, they will gain experience on how to create a sales and marketing team, learn about company finances, IT skills and much more.

Students will have access to all aspects of the V1 Motorsport Centre with the opportunity to use our extensive state of the art facilities including the GP circuit with practical and theoretical sessions available as well as the opportunity to establish links with local and international company’s across the field of motorsport. This can often lead to exciting offers of employment, many in the Middle East, where we are heavily connected with Bahrain & Abu Dhabi, where motorsport is currently being established as a leading sport and leisure activity.

http://www.vanquishdevelopments.com/