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eBay Sellers Should Make Their Views Known, Says Parcel2Go

Online auction and retail website eBay has recently launched a consultation with its sellers, asking them for their thoughts on how the company should provide customer service in the future, in a bid to improve people’s experience. According to online parcel delivery service Parcel2Go, this is an ideal opportunity for sellers to really get their points across and make their thoughts known.

Richard Mercer, marketing director at Parcel2Go, said: “This is one opportunity that should not be missed. Sellers have everything to gain by making their feelings known to eBay and providing constructive feedback that can be used to improve the website and customer service processes.”

The survey has thrown up some potential new services that eBay may be looking to introduce, such as making customer support available though social media channels. The survey also asks sellers how important 24/7 customer support is to them, what their thoughts are on improved email support and how they feel about the possibility of mobile phone support.

Richard added: “eBay recently unveiled its new virtual shopping basket and a Christmas shopping wish list feature is set to be available at the start of next month. These are all things that can help sellers to maximise revenue and hopefully this new survey will help to streamline the selling process and allow eBay sellers to go on and provide a better experience for their customers.”

The team at Parcel2Go is continually looking for new ways to make buying and selling on eBay quicker and easier. Earlier this year the company launched its quick quote shipping tool which sellers can embed in their item pages to allow buyers to access speedy shipping quotes. By providing quick quotes on domestic and international shipping services, users are provided with the widest possible choice of services and are far likelier to receive a good service.

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Drivers Should Plan Ahead for Snow Tyres This Winter Says Carrentals.co.uk

26 October 2011 – Winter tyres are the smart way to ensure a car’s safety on the snowy roads of the UK and Europe this winter, advises award-winning car hire website Carrentals.co.uk. The comparator is advising Brits to think ahead with a cold winter predicted this year.

Last year the heavy, early snow in the UK led many drivers to buy and fit snow tyres on their cars – which caused many big name providers such as Kwik Fit to run out of stocks.

Carrentals.co.uk regularly warns Brits heading away on ski holidays to book snow chains and winter tyres before they travel to be sure of getting what they need for their trips. With the prospect of a snowy UK winter looming however the website warns Brits to consider winter tyres on Britain’s roads too.

The vast majority of car hire providers do not carry winter tyres or snow chains as standard items and consider them to be extras – but travellers to ski resorts still often leave it until they arrive to ask about them.

Gareth Robinson, Managing Director of Carrentals.co.uk, says: “The matter of when is the right time to add winter snow tyres to a car is a tricky one – there’s no hard and fast rule about adding them to a car which must be adhered to but they are still highly recommended in snowy, icy weather.”

“People renting a car overseas for a ski trip should be smart and plan ahead – book a ‘snow pack’ which includes winter tyres, snow chains and more, to be sure you avoid missing out.”

Carrentals.co.uk is the leading hire car comparison site comparing cheap car hire deals from up to 50 rental companies, including Alamo, Auto Europe, Budget, Holiday Autos and Sixt, in over 15,000 locations worldwide including locations across Europe includin gcar hire in Frankfurt and car hire in Berlin.

To compare the best prices visit www.carrentals.co.uk.

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DiscountVouchers.co.uk Announces Appointment of New Retail Partnerships Personnel

Market-leading money saving website DiscountVouchers.co.uk has this week announced the appointment of a new, dedicated retail partnership team which will drive its relationships with over 800 of the sector’s leading on and offline retailers.

DiscountVouchers.co.uk reports that its new team will be led by key appointment George Bett, who comes on board as Head of Partnerships. George will be supported and assisted in his new role by Partnership Executives Emily Birt and Laura Acors. DiscountVouchers.co.uk is the country’s fastest-growing discount voucher website and today enjoys more than 150,000 unique site users every day. The company has in recent years also grown its subscriber database to over 5 million signed-up users.

The new DiscountVouchers.co.uk team has a remit to seek out new partnerships and drive the company’s revenues and market share. George Bett’s team also has a remit to develop the strong links and positive partnerships DiscountVouchers.co.uk already enjoys with networks, agencies and merchants in the retail space.

DiscountVouchers.co.uk Head of Online Gerard Doyle comments: “We are only too aware that the discount voucher sector is a highly competitive one, but retail codes should play a part in every retail supplier’s business strategy. Competitive advantage and increased revenues can be achieved by partnering with the right discount vouchers provider.”

Since DiscountVouchers.co.uk launched in 2009 the site has helped customers save more than £3.8 million and has generated revenues in excess of £25 million in the 12 months to August 2011. The site features more than 500 new offers every day from over 3000 retailers including Marks&Spencer, House of Fraser, Lastminute.com and Sainsbury’s.

For more information visit www.discountvouchers.co.uk.

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Cleaning A Property Prepared For New Tenants

Once your old tenants have vacated the property it is going to be time for end of tenancy cleaning London to be known as in to give the place a deep clean.
Most cleaning firms are so efficient currently that they’ll very easily restore a residence or apartment that smells of burning grease, stale cigarettes and unwashed bathrooms to a clean, fresh smelling and sparkling investment.

Most specialist cleaners come properly equipped with the tools needed to go about cleaning all points within the property. They’ve accumulated a substantial number of years of experience and no tips on how to do a job that may clear and clean each and every speck of dust and grain of dirt. They know precisely what service they really need to provide to their prospects.
If the requirement would be to use environmentally friendly cleaning goods then this can typically be organised via the cleaning organization.
Some of the services offered once you employ a cleaning corporation are described below to help restore your property. With regards to cleaning the kitchen, all of the grease will likely be removed; all the cupboards and any associated drawers might be cleared and cleaned. A new appear are going to be given towards the stainless steel sink(s) and their incumbent taps. The fridge and freezer when you have 1 will likely be restored as a lot as doable to its pre-purchase state in addition to the microwave. The other kitchen appliances won’t be left out which includes the washing machine and dishwasher which will both be cleaned inside and outside. The linoleum floors will probably be cleaned and left spotless even without having a streak left behind.
Normally the top shelves are left day soon after day because of their height but cleaners will use a chair to step up and dust and clean those out of the way locations. Smears on light switches and door handles won’t be omitted together with the tops of images that are so usually overlooked.
The bathroom is an additional region that typically needs a whole lot of attention which include a large scale descaling job on the wall tiles, the shower screen, the loo plus the sink including the taps. The floors will undergo washing and buffing based on the floor surface. If there’s carpet this can be spot cleaned and hoovered to restore its correct appearance. Mirrors are typically forgotten but these will probably be shined to ensure that you can see your face in them once again. In addition to the obvious areas, cleaners will also clean the window sills that are generally hidden by screens or curtains and get overlooked. Furthermore, skirting boards will get cleaned of stains triggered by shoe get in touch with and furniture get in touch with.
Cleaners don’t hesitate to shift furniture so that they can clean the dust and grime that might have got trapped behind. In the exact same time commonly covered more than carpet might be hoovered too. That job would probably only have already been carried out when a qualified cleaning corporation was last referred to as in to complete a cleaning job inside the property.

This article has been written and researched by Keith Buxton, working alongside the top Boiler installation brighton company based at 1 Cottage, Brighton, East Sussex, BN6 8TW – 01273 841923 and 11 Cherrywood, Curwen Place, Brighton, BN1 6UR

A Cleaning Business Solves Cleaning Issues

Commonly, cleaning is observed as a chore rather than an enjoyment so when a tenant vacates your unit having to resort to performing all that detailed cleaning seems mind boggling. But the reality of the matter is that if the deep cleaning just isn’t accomplished then a brand new tenancy could possibly basically not take location unless you desire a not so clean tenant within your unit at a reduced rental.

Hiring finish of tenancy cleaning Londonnot only takes away the chore of you getting to do it your self but also a very good job might be done. You might be surprised to discover that you can find so many cleaning providers to select from that their rates are highly competitive.
It is actually really surprising how little we all know about particular cleaning tasks. How lots of occasions and just how much income have each of us spent on getting cleaning items to remove a stubborn stain on our ideal carpet? To begin with it truly is crucial to determine specifically what triggered the stain. It can be only with this knowledge that we will be able to find the proper chemically based cleaning product to eliminate the stain without having infiltrating and damaging the carpet fibres. Experimenting with many solvents could possibly lead to irreparable damage towards the carpet and, in the finish, complete replacement may be the only answer.
Any unsightly stains on wallpaper, on paintwork or on tiles could be tackled in earnest by expert cleaners. If the stain is just impossible to budge then the cleaning enterprise will make a note of it and inform you with some suggestions for potential actions. In the case of wall tiles unless the tiles are really from another era it should be feasible to find a matching 1 to replace the spoilt 1. This really is, of course, not doable with carpet unless the floor is covered with a mosaic of carpet tiles then the badly stained one could be simply removed and replaced having a new one.
Along with detailed cleaning, you can find other jobs that may need some time to do like the proper cleaning of panes of glass in windows. Most of the time the glass is just dabbed with a damp cloth so, at the very least, it’s feasible to see by way of the window but a thorough clean would involve cleaning all of the mildew that accumulates in the corners exactly where the frame meets the pane. So quick to overlook but so simple to be spotted and cleaned by a specialist cleaning company.
All in all, employing a specialist cleaning enterprise to function through your property will ensure that you will, within the end, get the most beneficial and cleanest tenant showing an interest in your property after which deciding to move in.

This article has been written and researched by Keith Buxton, working alongside the top Boiler installation brighton company based at 1 Cottage, Brighton, East Sussex, BN6 8TW – 01273 841923 and 11 Cherrywood, Curwen Place, Brighton, BN1 6UR

Parents Save at Theme Parks and Zoos with New DiscountVouchers.co.uk Autumn Offers

Taking kids for fun days out at top attractions this autumn can now be more affordable thanks to online voucher codes website DiscountVouchers.co.uk. The latest deals announced by the retail offers specialist can help the UK’s parents afford more on days out to parks like Chester Zoo, Thorpe Park and Chessington World of Adventures.

A great day out for all the family can be had this autumn thanks to the latest Thorpe Park discount vouchers downloadable from the voucher codes website. The new DiscountVouchers.co.uk deals introduced this week include money-saving offers like save up to £18 when you book as a group online and Fast Track tickets from as little as £4.50.

Another great theme park day out can be had on a budget right now, with parents able to visit DiscountVouchers.co.uk and get new Chessington World of Adventures vouchers. The deals announced this week by DiscountVouchers.co.uk include budget-stretching offers like save up to 25% when you book online and save 40% on group tickets.

Days out at the zoo rarely seem to go out of fashion with kids, and one of the best animal parks on offer in the UK today is Chester Zoo. By logging on to the DiscountVouchers.co.uk site this week mums and dads can make the most of their household budget thanks to new autumn deals including save 5% on entry fee when you book online and 20% discount in shops and cafés with annual membership.

Doug Scott, managing director at DiscountVouchers.co.uk, comments, “Autumn is one of those times of year when parents can often need a helping hand to afford more family days out. We can help people out in a big way right now thanks to money off at top attractions like Chester Zoo plus also theme parks Chessington World of Adventures and Thorpe Park.”

DiscountVouchers.co.uk offers consumers money saving deals at major high street brands and specialist retailers, including stores like Tesco, Marks & Spencer, Sainsbury’s, Travelodge, First Choice, lastminute.com and Boden.

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New DiscountVouchers.co.uk Weekly Deals Get Brits Autumn Clothing Savings

New fashions and clothing for the chillier autumn weather can now be had without damaging a budget too much thanks to the latest deals on offer from voucher codes site DiscountVouchers.co.uk. The website, which updates its deals in real time, has this week sourced the very latest deals for savings at Marks and Spencer, Debenhams and New Look – with offers for both men and women available.

Treating oneself to some new autumn clothing from top store Marks and Spencer is now more affordable thanks to the latest deals available on DiscountVouchers.co.uk. The website is this week home to Marks and Spencer voucher codeswhich can be exchanged against buy 1, get 1 half-price on all Luxury Shirts plus also 3 for £10 on single knickers for ladies.

Other famous brand clothing available on a budget through the DiscountVouchers.co.uk site this week includes new autumn styles from high street favourite New Look. Logging on to the DiscountVouchers.co.uk site right now lets shoppers browse the most up to date New Look discount codes which include deals like 2 for £20 on Men’s Jeans and free standard delivery worldwide.

More famous name clothing available via the newly-updated DiscountVouchers.co.uk deals this week includes the latest designer ranges from Debenhams. The new choice ofDebenhams discount code updates features free standard delivery on all orders over £30 – just the thing for getting more for your money this autumn.

Doug Scott, managing director at DiscountVouchers.co.uk, comments, “With consumers all over Britain looking for some new clothing ahead of the autumn season we are pleased to be able to help get more for their budgets. Money off at top fashion stores like M&S, Debenhams and New Look are perfect for refreshing a wardrobe right now.”

DiscountVouchers.co.uk offers consumers money saving deals at major high street brands and specialist retailers, including stores like Tesco, Marks & Spencer, Sainsbury’s, Travelodge, First Choice, lastminute.com and Boden.

For more information visit www.discountvouchers.co.uk.

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Consumers Tell DiscountVouchers.co.uk Body Odour is Top Romantic Turnoff

DiscountVouchers.co.uk, the money saving website which helps Brits save at all the top stores, this week announces the results of a new survey into people’s personal hygiene opinions. The site’s poll showed that UK consumers rate bad body odour as the worst romantic turnoff.

The survey gathered the views of UK consumers and showed that 47% rate bad B.O. as the biggest physical irritant in romantic terms, while a further 41% think that bad breath is the biggest turnoff.

DiscountVouchers.co.uk spokesperson Claire Hayes says: “We regularly poll our site users on a range of different issues, and this week we asked their views on personal hygiene. People looking to establish a new romantic relationship clearly need to keep an eye on their body odour and bad breath if they want to meet that special someone!”

The order of the personal hygiene irritants revealed by the DiscountVouchers.co.uk poll was: 1. Body odour. 2. Bad breath. 3. Nasal hair. 4. Dirty hair. 5. Stained clothes. 6. Monobrows. 7. Visible underwear. 8. Trying too hard. 9. Bitten nails. 10. Dirty ears.

For more information visit www.discountvouchers.co.uk

DiscountVouchers.co.uk features more than 500 new voucher codes and deals every day from over 3000 retailers including Marks & Spencer, House of Fraser, Lastminute.com and Sainsbury’s.

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Bargain Restaurant Deals for Autumn Served Up by DiscountVouchers.co.uk

Saving money when eating out remains as popular as ever with UK consumers – and voucher codes website DiscountVouchers.co.uk can help them do just that this autumn. Among the deals redeemable at over 800 stores and suppliers right now are deals for money off at Burger King, Italian diner Prezzo and Pizza Hut throughout October.

Dining out with all the family on flame-grilled burgers in autumn can be done on a budget thanks to the new offers sourced by DiscountVouchers.co.uk. By logging onto the website UK consumers can get hold of new Burger King vouchers which they can exchange at their local branch to get 2 for 1 on selected burgers and the Double Cheeseburger King Deal just £3.49.

Top quality Italian food can be enjoyed on a budget this autumn too through the new round of deals available on DiscountVouchers.co.uk. Popular Italian chain Prezzo has branches around the UK and can be enjoyed on a budget right now – the DiscountVouchers.co.uk site is carrying Prezzo vouchers for 2 courses and a drink for £11.95 or 3 courses and a drink for £13.95..

Great value pizza, pasta and salads can be had on a budget too this autumn through the DiscountVouchers.co.uk website – with deals available for use at Pizza Hut. Consumers can log on this week and get hold of a new choice of Pizza Hut vouchers which includes Happy Hour – eat for just £5 at Pizza Hut as well as Kids Eat free and free unlimited salad.

Doug Scott, managing director at DiscountVouchers.co.uk, comments, “Eating out whether as a couple or a whole family can be expensive as every consumer knows – so we’re pleased to be able to help. New vouchers available on our site can help UK consumers eat out on a budget at top places like Prezzo, Pizza Hut and Burger King right now.”

DiscountVouchers.co.uk offers consumers money saving deals at major high street brands and specialist retailers, including stores like Tesco, Marks & Spencer, Sainsbury’s, Travelodge, First Choice, lastminute.com and Boden.

For more information visit www.discountvouchers.co.uk

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Carrentals.co.uk Introduces iPhone App for Mobile Car Hire Booking

Award-winning car hire price comparator Carrentals.co.uk has this week introduced a new app for iPhone smartphone users to help them source car hire from all the industry’s leading suppliers – no matter where they are.

The company – which helps travellers source car hire from all the leading names including Alamo, Auto Europe, Budget, Ebookers, Hertz, Holiday Autos, Opodo, Sixt and Thrifty – has produced the new app to help Carrentals.co.uk users find cheap car rental through their iPhones.

For added peace of mind, once the user has completed a booking using the iPhone app they then receive a reference number sent to the handset – plus also a voucher via email. Carrentals.co.uk iPhone app users can also log on to make cancellations or amendments to a booking using the app.

Managing Director of Carrentals.co.uk, Gareth Robinson, comments: “Smartphone usage is now pretty much ubiquitous, and so every company has to adapt to move with the times – including ourselves! Our new iPhone app just continues to make our service more convenient and simple to use than ever for our customers.”

“With Apple updating their models all the time and iPhone 4s scheduled for release before too long it made sense to introduce our new app right about now.”

Carrentals.co.uk has made the new iPhone app available for download via iTunes, using the following link:
http://itunes.apple.com/gb/app/carrentals.co.uk/id466393653?mt=8

Carrentals.co.uk is the leading comparison site for cheap car rental, comparing deals from up to 50 rental companies in over 15,000 locations worldwide including car hire throughout Canada, with a wide choice of pickup locations including car hire in Montreal, Vancouver and car hire in Toronto.

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