Category Archives: Consumer Services

Consumer Services, Entertainment, Internet & Online, Retail, Shopping, Travel

Money Off Family Nights and Days Out with Latest DiscountVouchers.co.uk Deals

September 14, 2011 EPR Network Leave a comment

14 September 2011 – Fun family evenings and days out at theme parks and cinemas are now more affordable thanks to new deals introduced online by retail codes site DiscountVouchers.co.uk. With parents needing to make the most of a household budget when entertaining the kids this autumn, the website has launched new discount voucher codes for Chessington World of Adventures and Cineworld.

Top theme park Chessington World of Adventures is available on a budget right now thanks to the latest deals introduced on DiscountVouchers.co.uk. By logging on to the popular website this week consumers can access and use new Chessington World of Adventures vouchers to get themselves deals including ‘save up to 25% when you book online’ and also ‘save 40% on group tickets for the amusement park’.

Money off at your local movie theatre is possible this autumn thanks to the new DiscountVouchers.co.uk deals, allowing all the family to take in a film. Mums and dads can make the most of a household budget right now thanks to new Cineworld vouchersincluding ‘Don’t miss a flick with the Cineworld unlimited card’ and ‘Get 2 for 1 Cineworld tickets through Orange’.

Doug Scott, managing director at DiscountVouchers.co.uk, comments, “There is never a bad time to save money when keeping the kids entertained, and this autumn we can really help people to save. Famous name theme parks and savings at cinemas are available thanks to the latest deals we have introduced this week.”

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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About DiscountVouchers.co.uk
DiscountVouchers.co.uk features the latest money saving offers from a growing range of retailers, all updated in real time. Designed to help consumers save money with both leading high street brands and specialist retailers, DiscountVouchers.co.uk offers one of the widest choices of discounts available.

Part of ASAP Ventures Ltd, the company behind the award winning Carrentals.co.uk price comparison site, DiscountVouchers.co.uk is committed to offering a growing range of the best savings available online.

Media Contact
Doug Scott
press@discountvouchers.co.uk
DiscountVouchers.co.uk (Asap Ventures)
www.discountvouchers.co.uk
0845 871 2069

Business, Consumer Services, Human Resources, Internet & Online

Foreign Translations, Inc. Launches Foreign Staffing, Inc. Service and Website

September 12, 2011 EPR Network Leave a comment

12 September 2011 – RTPR – Foreign Staffing, Inc. is pleased to announce the launch of our new service and website (www.foreignstaffing.com). Using our 13 years of experience in providing translation services to global corporations, Foreign Translations, Inc. www.foreigntranslations.com created Foreign Staffing, Inc., www.foreignstaffing.com, a bilingual staffing and recruiting firm specializing in the placement of professional bilingual personnel all over the world.

With thousands of bilingual applicants across the globe, Foreign Staffing, Inc. has the foundation, resources, and expertise to locate and place bilingual and multilingual candidates anywhere and everywhere. According to CEO Ken Zwerdling,“There are far too many people skilled in foreign languages who are not utilizing them in the work place. We help applicants combine their professional and bilingual skills to find the perfect job anywhere in the country or around the world”. In addition, Zwerdling says, “We service companies with simple to diverse international demands, for example, those that may require German engineers in Chicago, Chinese Human Resources executives in Los Angeles, or even French lawyers in Boston.

The need for employees with foreign language skills is becoming a vital tool for almost any entity, from the most recognized of global businesses all the way to individual local companies. Foreign Staffing, Inc. is committed to assisting large-scale bilingual and multilingual communities as well as individuals find the opportunities where their skills will be utilized and appreciated. Because we value these skills, we are dedicated to matching applicants who have proven language and professional skills with the best permanent opportunities.

The new website has many features to help job seekers in search of job opportunities as well as help employers understand how we will fill their needs. Job seekers can view and apply for current jobs in various industries or register for future job openings.

CEO Ken Zwerdling says, “We are living in a global world. When job seekers are able to combine their language and professional skills they are infinitely more marketable in this very tough job market. And, more than ever before, employers are doing business around the globe and need employees with specific language skills”.

Foreign Staffing, Inc., http://www.foreignstaffing.com helps employers and job seekers Go Global With Confidence®
Contact Details: Kenneth Zwerdling – CEO
Foreign Staffing, Inc.
531 South Main Street – Suite 300
Greenville, SC 29601
864-272-0480 x 100
www.foreignstaffing.com
staffing@foreignstaffing.com

Automotive, Consumer Services, Internet & Online, Transportation & Logistics, Travel

Carrentals.co.uk Tells Car Renters Beware ‘Unfair Wear & Tear’ Charges

September 12, 2011 EPR Network Leave a comment

12 September 2011 — RTPR – Travellers renting cars are being advised to report any ‘wear and tear’ issues they experience with a car, including concerns such as brake and clutch performance, to the supplier to help avoid unfair excess charges on their return.

The advice comes from leading comparison site Carrentals.co.uk, which has been told of a number of cases where customers were charged for issues such as a damaged clutch, which would have been built up over time.

Gareth Robinson, Managing Director of Carrentals.co.uk, says: “Most people will check over their rental car before driving off, but sometimes there can be problems that can’t be found until the car is actually being driven. A clutch that has been damaged by frequent riding, brakes affected by aggressive usage over time – they’re just some of the potential issues that can build up and result in one unlucky customer being unfairly charged. Our advice is that if you have any concerns about your car – be that the oil level or braking performance, contact your rental company straight away.

“Rental companies do regularly maintain their cars, but it’s always possible for unseen damage to occur over time. Our focus is on ensuring our customers aren’t financially hit for previous misuse.”

Carrentals.co.uk Top Tips to Avoid ‘Unfair Wear & Tear’ Charges –

1) Shop around for the most comprehensive excess insurance cover before you travel – and make sure it covers things like tyre and windscreen damage.

2) On collection, check over your rental car carefully – take your time and highlight any concerns with your supplier.

3) While you may not be able to see things like a nail in a tyre or a clutch that is slipping, once you start driving the vehicle take your time to feel if everything’s OK and if you have any concerns go back to the supplier and let them know straight away.

4) Again, once you’re out on the road or in your destination, if something’s not right with your car, don’t wait until you drop it off to highlight the problem, contact the supplier and let them know.

5) Keep a record of your contact with your supplier, including phone calls and written communication to ensure you have all of the details in case you need to challenge any charges.

Gareth adds: “While many people now take out excess insurance cover, some elements such as damage to windscreens and tyres just aren’t covered with many suppliers, despite them being the most likely to be damaged. Make sure you know what you’re getting with your insurance cover, and if in any doubt about your car’s performance report it to the supplier immediately.”

The award winning Carrentals.co.uk compares cheap car hire deals from companies including Alamo, Auto Europe, Budget, Holiday Autos and Sixt, and has booked over 650,000 rentals to date. Offering car hire in Portugal, including car hire in Faro, as well as Spain, France and over 15,000 locations worldwide, for more information visitwww.carrentals.co.uk
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About Carrentals.co.uk
Carrentals.co.uk was launched in February 2003 and grew to become one of the UK’s leading online car hire companies by 2006.

In 2007 the company re-launched its site to create the first major online price comparator in the travel industry. Using the latest technology the Carrentals.co.uk site now searches up to 50 different car hire websites, providing an impartial comparison of the best prices available in over 15,000 locations.

Websites searched include Alamo, Auto Europe, Budget, Ebookers, Hertz, Holiday Autos, Opodo, Sixt and Thrifty, with the Carrentals.co.uk site quickly comparing prices and allowing customers to refine their search by car type.

The Carrentals.co.uk site also features over 5,000 pages of travel information in a mini-guide format.

In 2008 Carrentals.co.uk was voted Best Car Hire Website in the Travolution Awards, and in 2010 it was Highly Commended in the Best Meta-search/Price Comparison category. To book or for further information visit www.carrentals.co.uk

Media Contact
Rachel Builder & Jenny White
Context
T: 01625 511966
F: 01625 511967
carrentals@contextpr.co.uk
www.contextpr.co.uk

Contact Details: Helen Young
press@asapventures.co.uk
ASAP Ventures Ltd
0844 448 1489
www.carrentals.co.uk

Consumer Services, Internet & Online, Technology, Telecom, Travel

Worldwide Roaming Information A Fraction Of The Usual Cost Thanks To Abroadband

September 12, 2011 EPR Network Leave a comment

Abroadband have become one of the few operators who offer roaming broadband at extremely low rates when compared to well known providers. Users can gain access to the internet for only €0.59 per megabyte. This flat rate global data roaming service has attracted many travellers to change their sim card when abroad. Until worldwide regulation is introduced to force other providers to lower their prices, abroadband will march ahead and gain more custom.

The operator began life earlier this year and looks set to post a healthy profit come the end of 2011. Abroadband was launched by Austrian telecoms giant ‘Telekoms Austria’. The idea was in response to the many complaints by travellers fed up with high data charges when using the internet abroad – hence the name ‘abroadband’. From the get go the service has been designed to counter ever increasing charges on roaming rates imposed by many other operators.

A revealing article that was published by the online magazine ZDnet in March this year showed that the reasons behind high data charges are simply down to profit. As many operators tend to offer many deals and bolt-ons in the domestic markets, many tend to take advantage of the unregulated roaming sector to gain back money. The reaction to this has led to new regulations being introduced in Europe that impose a cap on the amount of data customers can use in a month when travelling. This only applies to countries throughout the EU and abroadband offer their flat rate outside of Europe. So far the service extends to over 50 countries world wide and there are plans to increase this to more by the end of 2011 and into 2012.

Negative reaction to roaming rates outside of Europe has led to calls for other continents and countries to impose caps on other operators to force them to reduce their data charges. Abroadband has already left the competition behind though. The flat rate service is not the only benefit they offer customers. Being aware of the different ways people access the internet, the operator has offered three simple options to meet all connection needs. A worldsim card, a micro sim card and a dongle are all available on initial subscription to the service. With business travel on the increase, dongles and micro sims are becoming more popular. The BBC recently published a report on their website illustrating the different ways people are using to avoid roaming headaches when travelling (source: BBC). Abroadband have taken these methods into consideration and have acted accordingly on their website allowing customers access to connection options to suit their needs.

The abroadband service has been positively reviewed by Mobile Industry Review and looks set to attract more attention before the year is out. According to Ewan MacLeod – the entrepreneur editor of the online magazine – abroadband’s mobile roaming solution is half the cost of the Vodafone roaming plans.

Contact Details: www.abroadband.com

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Consumer Services, Education, Retail, Shopping

OfferMyOffer.com Introduces Back To School Discounts From Asda, Debenhams And Staples

September 12, 2011 EPR Network Leave a comment

The coupon and discount vouchers site, OfferMyOffer.com, presents back to school sales from over 1000 online stores, spanning more than 30 categories, including Education, fashion, beauty and eye care, home and garden and many more. We feature the likes of Asda back to school discounts; Debenhams discount vouchers and Staple back to school offers

It’s the time of year again that all students dread, but all parents love: the start of term. After a long summer of holidays and fun in the sun, we welcome the Autumn with a rush of pupils who cannot wait to get back to their friends. Lessons replace gaming consoles, and weeks of boredom and laziness evaporate as everyone gets back into the swing of things.

The beginning of the academic year is an exciting time for everyone, and even if you have been through it many times before, there is always a certain thrill associated with going back to school. Whether you are a student, teacher, or parent, it can be a stressful and busy period, but one that will pave the way for new beginnings. The summer holidays can easily make people lazy, so it’s important for students to be prepared to embark upon the journey of a new school year.

It is not that simple; however, as everyone knows the rate at which students go through clothes, stationery and a whole lot more. It is not only the academic tasks that lie ahead, but also the challenge of finding the best bargains for new gear. Whether it is a set of new folders to take to University, or new uniforms for primary school children, help is at hand from Offermyoffer.com to find the cheapest deals available.

Debenhams offers a fantastic range of discounted rucksacks, like the highly sought after black Back-to-school Mini Backpack that has an astonishing 50% savings available. The backpack is also available in navy and pink. George at ASDA also has a grand offer on their back to school wear: spend £20 and get £5 off your purchase. They also have free home delivery on the same range of clothes.

For the tech-savvy students, eBooks.com is offering a 5% discount on all ebooks as their Back-to-school discount. If it is software is what you’re after, then Adobe’s Back-to-school promotion enables you a sensational saving of up to 80% on Adobe Student and Teacher Editions. Plus, they are throwing in free shipping!

If you value seeing clearly, then perhaps you should consider ACLens UK’s, who has an offer of a 10% discount on contact lenses. Customers will receive free packing & postage on orders of over £60. Another must-see offer is the complete uniform deal at Littlewoods, where the whole package is available for as little as £8.50.

To cater to all your stationery needs, the office suppliers, Staples, is having their annual Back-to-school sale, with gigantic savings of up to 80% off Back-to-school essentials. For uniforms and shoes, Zalando is offering 20% off selected Back-to-school brands. Marks & Spencer is offering a 50% discount on selected clothing, and free delivery. Marks & Spencer discounts are available at OfferMyOffer.com

All deals are available through OfferMyOffer.com, your number 1 interactive site for getting great deals with free discount codes, promotional codes, voucher codes, free vouchers, free delivery codes, discount vouchers , sales, coupons and other free items from thousands of UK and international retailers.

Full contact details
Tijan Penpee
www.offermyoffer.com
One Central Park
Northampton road
Manchester

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Business, Consumer Services, Internet & Online, Marketing, Retail, Shopping

Voucher Codes Site DiscountVouchers.co.uk Bursts Through 5 Million Subscribers Level

September 9, 2011 EPR Network Leave a comment

9 September 2011 – DiscountVouchers.co.uk, the retail deals site which is home to offers redeemable at over 800 top name stores, this week announces that it has burst through the 5 million subscriber barrier. The site has reached more than 5.2 million registered users, up double on its level just nine months ago.

The dedicated money saving website now also enjoys a massive amount of visitors to its site per day – more than 150,000 – and its database is also expanding by around 10,000 new registered users each day.

Managing director Doug Scott says: “We’re delighted to report these growth rates they really are phenomenal. Furthermore we’ve found that the 5.2 million site users don’t just come to us for the latest retail offers, they spend time on the site and then they come back on a regular basis for more as well.”

Since launching in 2009 the site has helped customers save over £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 deals every day from over 3000 retailers including Marks&Spencer, House of Fraser, Lastminute.com and Sainsbury’s.

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

Media contact –
Denise Wales & Verity Garber
Context
discountvouchers@contextpr.co.uk
T: 01625 511966

Contact Details: Doug Scott
press@discountvouchers.co.uk
DiscountVouchers.co.uk (Asap Ventures)
www.discountvouchers.co.uk
0845 871 2069

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Consumer Services, Food & Beverage, Internet & Online, Retail, Shopping

La Tasca, Pizza Express and Wetherspoons Bargains with Latest DiscountVouchers.co.uk Deals

September 7, 2011 EPR Network Leave a comment

07 September 2011 – Diners around the UK can enjoy autumn dining out on a budget via new deals introduced by voucher codes specialist DiscountVouchers.co.uk. The website is offering money off right now at leading UK restaurants in the shape of Pizza Express, La Tasca and Wetherspoons.

Italian food remains perennially popular with UK diners and consumers can log on to the DiscountVouchers.co.uk right now and enjoy savings at top chain Pizza Express. Pasta and pizza on a budget can be had thanks to new Pizza Express vouchers which can be used to get a 2 course express lunch for only £8.95 and 2 for 1 plus a starter on Wednesdays.

Fans of paella and tapas can look forward to saving money at top restaurant La Tasca this autumn as well thanks to DiscountVouchers.co.uk. Classic Spanish dishes in a pleasant atmosphere can be had through new La Tasca vouchers such as buy 1 tapas dish, get 1 free and also join the La Tasca club to receive £5 off when you spend £20 voucher.

Also included in the choice of autumn dining deals from DiscountVouchers.co.uk is a chance to save on food at popular nationwide chain Wetherspoons. Whether taking the family out for a bite or planning a Sunday lunch, the new DiscountVouchers.co.uk vouchers can help in the shape of a burger & a drink for just £3.99 and savings on the Sunday Club – a Sunday Roast and a drink.

Doug Scott, managing director at DiscountVouchers.co.uk, comments, “Eating out is a costly exercise these days as everyone knows, so we are pleased to be able to help people save at top restaurants this autumn.”

For more information visit www.discountvouchers.co.uk
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Media Contact
Doug Scott
press@discountvouchers.co.uk
DiscountVouchers.co.uk (Asap Ventures)
0845 871 2069
www.discountvouchers.co.uk

Automotive, Consumer Services, Internet & Online, Transportation & Logistics, Travel

Florida Car Hire Savings from Award-Winning Comparator Carrentals.co.uk Announced

September 6, 2011 EPR Network Leave a comment

06 September 2011 – Carrentals.co.uk, the website which helps travellers and tourists compare and source great value car hire deals, is this week home to new money-saving deals for rental cars in Florida. With Brits heading to Florida for some sunshine this autumn the award-winning website has published new Florida car hire prices to help tourists save.

Carrentals.co.uk has been helping people save money on car hire around the world for over 5 years and sources prices from over 50 of the biggest name suppliers. Travellers can compare and then book car rental deals from companies like Alamo, Auto Europe, Budget, Ebookers, Hertz, Holiday Autos, Opodo, Sixt and Thrifty in Florida this autumn to get themselves the best possible deals around.

Florida is famous for offering tourists many famous attractions, theme parks and days out, and having picked up a hire car from Orlando’s airport the visitor can head off to one of the popular tourist sites. The Everglades National Park and the Florida Keys are other popular locations easily accessible by rental car and this week Carrentals.co.uk is offering car hire picked up from Orlando Airport car hire from only £14 per day*.

Gareth Robinson, Managing Director of Carrentals.co.uk, comments, “Tourists from the UK know that Florida is a great place to go for some sunshine in autumn and our latestcar hire USA choices are perfect for helping people to save on rental cars while there. Getting around Florida definitely needs a hire car and we’re able to help people get more car for their money this autumn.”

Carrentals.co.uk compares car hire deals from more than 50 rental providers, including Alamo, Auto Europe, Budget, Holiday Autos and Sixt, in over 15,000 locations worldwide. To compare the latest car hire deals visit www.carrentals.co.uk.

*Price correct at time of writing for 2 week car hire from October 12th for rentals collected at Orlando International Airport.
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About Carrentals.co.uk
Carrentals.co.uk was launched in February 2003 and grew to become one of the UK’s leading online car hire companies by 2006.

The Carrentals.co.uk site also features over 5,000 pages of travel information in a mini-guide format.

Media Contact
Helen Young
T: 0844 448 1489
press@asapventures.co.uk
ASAP Ventures Ltd
0844 448 1489
www.carrentals.co.uk

Automotive, Consumer Services, Deals, Internet & Online, Transportation & Logistics, Travel

Malagacar.com Extends Its Car Hire Discount Voucher Codes Until October 31 At Malaga Airport

September 2, 2011 EPR Network Leave a comment

The favorable reception and reviews from customers who have used the service offered by Malagacar.com at Malaga airport has led to an extension of the discount codes until October 31, 2011. How to get the best discount codes? Continue reading to learn more.

Malagacar.com offers many and varied ways in which customers can benefit with the best deals on car hire Malaga airport which include: Twitter, Facebook, Foursquare, their own blog and of course everybody who is receiving their newsletter.

The best discounts can be obtained through Facebook, where Malagacar.com offers significant discounts for those interested in coming to Malaga for a vacation.

Moreover, by becoming a Malagacar.com follower in Facebook you may review and contact the company, read the latest customer reviews for car hire in Malaga and belong to an increasingly growing community enjoying Malaga and their services.

Is it recommended to hire a car in Malaga?

Malaga is a province where to go from one extreme to another can take us a few hours if you use public transport. All those people who like to get the most of their holiday should rent a car in Malaga without a doubt.

The Costa del Sol is the main tourist area in the province of Malaga extending along 150 kilometers of beaches and is one of the favorite destinations for tourists. The train covers only a part of the area, while the bus in summer and with many people may not be the best option for many.

From Marbella to Malaga airport by car it takes less than 45 minutes… thus we could also take advantage of our vacation until the last second and not have to leave hours in advance to arrive in time at Malaga airport to catch our flight back home.

About Malagacar.com

Malagacar.com is the leading company in the car hire sector at Malaga airport, achieving a high degree of satisfaction among customers who choose and rely on their services. Malagacar.com has a large fleet of cars and more than 20 years of experience offering cheap car rental at Malaga airport.

For further information, reviews or useful Malaga travel guides, visit Malagacar.comwebsite, from where you can access also Malagacar Facebook and Twitter.
Contact Details: Avenida Comandante García Morato, 34, 29004
Malaga, Spain
+34 952 17 60 30
http://www.malagacar.com/

Apparel & Fashion, Consumer Services, Internet & Online, Retail, Shopping

No Price on Love say Romantic Brits in DiscountVouchers.co.uk Poll

August 31, 2011 EPR Network Leave a comment

31 August 2011 – UK citizens often think of themselves as pretty romantic and the latest poll conducted by voucher code website DiscountVouchers.co.uk shows that people still won’t allow money to be a barrier to love and relationships.

Almost 40% of people polled reported that they consider there is “no price on love” when polled about their opinion on how much to pay for an engagement ring. 11% of respondents still maintain that men should pay twice their monthly wage for an engagement ring and the poll showed that a further 30% are prepared to spend up to £500 on the token of love.

When it comes to making a first impression on a potential partner, 75% are happy to go shopping for a new outfit in advance of a first date. The poll also showed that 65% are happy to split a restaurant bill in half and in a bid to appear in control of oneself, 67% would not choose the most expensive dish or item on a menu – even if it might be their favourite food.

In the early stages of a new relationship – the first three months – 57% admit to being taken out to dinner by a new partner while 46% received gifts of flowers. One quarter of people said they had been bought jewellery as a gift by new partners and 20% get spoiled with a luxury weekend away. Just 5% of respondents said that their new other half bought them some new lingerie.

Further on in relationships, the DiscountVouchers.co.uk poll revealed that almost a quarter would ditch a partner if they believed they were stingy with money. However on the flip side there were 37% who felt parsimony wasn’t a factor in their relationship – while the same amount would not break up with a partner even if they came to think that they were somewhat stingy.

The poll also showed new relationships are a pricey business, with 42% prepared to think about an overdraft to make an impression on a new partner.

When it comes to the next stage after an engagement, a huge 94% of people surveyed said that they did not believe the family of the bride need pay all the wedding bills.

Doug Scott, managing director of DiscountVouchers.co.uk, comments: “Our latest poll of site users does reveal that many Brits remain as romantic as ever. Starting out in a new relationship is certainly a pricey business, but we can help people to save money on many things to reduce the costs of courting a new love.”

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For more information visit www.discountvouchers.co.uk

Media contact –
Denise Wales & Verity Garber
Context
discountvouchers@contextpr.co.uk
T: 01625 511966

Contact Details: Doug Scott
press@discountvouchers.co.uk
DiscountVouchers.co.uk (Asap Ventures)
www.discountvouchers.co.uk
0845 871 2069