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Consumer Services, Internet & Online, Retail, Shopping, Transportation & Logistics

Don’t Get Caught Out When Sending Parcels To The Relies Down Under, Says Parcel2Go

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Online parcel delivery specialist Parcel2Go has reminded anyone planning on sending parcels to relatives or friends living in Australia that shipping goods with a reliable courier company is essential if they want to ensure their package will arrive in one piece.

Australia and New Zealand have become massively popular as destinations to relocate to with Brits of all ages. A survey conducted by research firm YouGov last month found that Australia was the number one destination for Brits considering a move abroad, with the United States and Canada taking second and third place respectively. More than two-fifths (42 per cent) of the 1,650 UK adults polled said they would “seriously consider” leaving Britain, while 6 per cent of respondents said they were actively making plans to leave the country.

With an increasing number of people looking to stay in contact with friends and relatives outside the UK, Parcel2Go’s marketing director Richard Mercer has highlighted the importance of using a reliable courier when shipping abroad, and also checking that parcels are safely and securely wrapped before they’re sent off.

He said: “With the UK officially back in recession and what seems like more tough times ahead for people in the UK, it is no surprise that the prospect of a move Down Under seems particularly appealing. We just want to remind people that know someone who has taken the plunge and relocated, to take every care to ensure their overseas packages get to Australia safe and sound.

“Using one of the cheap international delivery services available through Parcel2Go makes sense for anyone looking for speed, reliability and value for money. People must also do everything they can to wrap their packages properly and prepare them for a journey of 10,000 miles or so.”

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Advertising, Art, Business, Internet & Online, Marketing, Retail, Shopping

Business Innovation Competition Lions’ Lair Recognises Leighmans

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The Lions’ Lair, one of the North West’s leading business innovation competitions, has recognised Leighmans.com in this year’s awards ceremony. Leighmans was announced as the contest’s winner by the expert panel of businesspeople and entrepreneurs.

At the Lions’ Lair event this year Leighmans pitched the new iPrint, a corporate gift and merchandise product. The new item was rated as the winner by the Lions’ Lair panel in a ‘Dragons’ Den’ TV show-style judging session.

At the Lions’ Lair event 2012 Leighmans managing director Darren Leigh went before the judging panel to pitch the iPrint as the latest in innovative corporate gift ideas. The iPrint lets is an adhesive strip that lets people use mobile phone and handheld devices even when they are wearing heavy gloves.

Leighmans has received positive feedback from customers about the new iPrints, with companies citing mobile and commuting workers as particular fans.

Leighmans MD Darren Leigh says: “This is a real privilege and we’re pleased to receive this award from the Lions’ Lair panel. The judges obviously liked the quality of the new iPrint product we have sourced for our customers.”

Leighmans has offices in Bury, Lancs, and works with customers of all sizes – from SMBs through to blue-chip companies.

For further information, please visit www.leighmans.com.

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Consumer Services, Financial, Internet & Online

Paydayloansavailable.com Aiming to Decrease Application Times

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Paydayloansavailable.com is the latest online payday lender to have adapted an online lending portal to service UK residents who may be in need of an unsecured lending facility. With the onset of broker style lending,  payday loans are now being processed online in the UK by many service providers using state of the art ‘’Pingtree” technology, working in unison with the UK’s leading payday lenders, and the application facility now being operated by Paydayloansavailable.com is certainly no exception.

The application harnesses secure technology to enable new and existing applicants to push their details through to a panel of lenders after submitting one application form online. The details are transmitted through to the lenders via the application and the subsequent decision is made by one of the chosen payday loan lenders. Jenny Davis, applications manager at Paydayloansavailable.com explained, ‘’we have decided to integrate a Pingtree style application within the site to give applicants a credible opportunity to access funds. The main advantage we have is that all of our applications are submitted to different lenders. The payday providers will then either accept the loan application based on the data that has been submitted, or it will be declined. Either way there is a reduced time implication which can only serve to benefit our customers”.

Online payday lenders are now entrenched within the UK’s unsecured finance sector and it is evident the increased competition has not always culminated in an improved service provided. But, Paydayloansavailable.com aims to at least serve their customers quicker than ever before, as well as giving them increased opportunity to secure short term, unsecured funding online. Jenny Davis added, ‘’there is still a real need in the UK for short term loans and unfortunately there is not the availability of funding through the mainstream lending channels. Whilst we do not condone irresponsible lending, it is important to acknowledge there is a need for credit and we hope to be able to provide an opportunity for finance”.

Paydayloansavailable.com is aiming to make an impact on the lending sector in the UK. Despite their relatively short time operating online, by implementing cutting edge technology into their service provision, they may well be making a positive statement of intent.

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Consumer Services, Internet & Online, Shopping, Transportation & Logistics

Parcel2Go Says Firms Should Make The Most Of Growing Online Spend

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With people in the UK spending more money online than ever before, companies need to make sure that they have a suitable digital presence to be able to market their goods and services effectively, according to Britain’s largest online parcel delivery service.

Parcel2Go helps online companies of all shapes and sizes to deliver customers’ orders to addresses across the UK, and around the world, every day. And according to research carried out by payment services firm WorldPay, the average British consumer now spends a quarter of their disposable income with online retailers.

Parcel2Go has seen the effects that increasing consumer confidence and the ease with which people can now buy online have had on parcel delivery volumes. The company’s marketing director Richard Mercer said firms must ensure they have suitable parcel delivery systems set up in order to capitalise on the increase in online spend.

He said: “Having a website that is easy to find and intuitive to use is vital if businesses want to draw in customers in the first place. Having a smooth and simple delivery process for when an order has been placed is then vital if they want to keep those customers.

“It has never been more important to have a fast and efficient domestic and international parcel delivery offer. WorldPay’s research is evidence of how much consumers have come to rely on the internet when it comes to purchasing goods and services, and Parcel2Go’s experience is that customers now expect to receive their goods quickly and in perfect condition.

“Hiring the services of a professional world courier to handle deliveries is now critical.”

Parcel2Go assists businesses in organising deliveries to countries across the world, from Spain to Singapore, with the help of some of the industry’s leading courier companies, including City Link, Parcelforce, FedEx and UPS.

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

New Deals Sourced by DiscountVouchers.co.uk Offer Savings on Top Brand Clothing

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UK shoppers who want to get more clothing for their budgets right now can benefit from the latest deals available on voucher codes website DiscountVouchers.co.uk. Consumers can use the site’s online vouchers to save at more than 800 stores, and this week New Look and Boden are all available at bargain prices.

People looking to get themselves some stylish clothing ahead of their summer holidays can use the latest deals available on DiscountVouchers.co.uk to enjoy money off at New Look. The popular high street outlet is right now offering updated New Look vouchers such as Men’s Chinos 2 For £30, Men’s Swimshorts 2 For £20 and Free Delivery To Your Local UK Store on Orders Over £20.

Another famous name fashion retailer on show for summer in the new DiscountVouchers.co.uk deals is Boden, where consumers are able to enjoy new budget-stretching deals. Logging on to the DiscountVouchers.co.uk site this week lets consumers choose from new Boden vouchers which offer 15% Off Plus FREE Delivery and New Customers: FREE Beachbag with First Order.

Doug Scott, managing director of DiscountVouchers.co.uk, says, “With consumers looking to get as much for their money as possible when buying clothing right now we’re delighted to be able to help them out. The new deals we have online this week are ideal for saving on stylish clothing from favourite stores like Boden, New Look and more.”

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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Consumer Services, Internet & Online, Technology, Telecom

CompareBroadband.com.au Poll Finds Broadband Connection Important to House Hunters

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A new survey carried out by leading broadband comparison site Compare Broadband has found that house hunters consider a reliable, fast home broadband connection to be high on their list of priorities.

The site polled users and found that 78 percent of 300 respondents factor broadband access into the equation when they are looking into renting or buying a new property.

Sarah McDonald, Compare Broadband spokesperson, commented: “We regularly field calls from people who want advice on installing a home broadband connection and we often advise them on the best provider such as SpinTel broadband on the website. Sometimes people find that they have unknowingly moved from a place where they had access to fast a range of broadband plans to a place where they have no broadband choices at all.”

“We’re able to advise people on mobile broadband packages in these cases, but for someone self-employed working from home for example it can be a problem. They prefer solid, reliable connectivity.”

As the National Broadband Network (NBN) goes on connecting all the regions of Australia, the variance between types of internet connectivity available could well increase. Some places will receive speeds of up to 100Mbps and others will remain tied to mobile broadband or basic ADSL.

Specialist comparison websites like Compare Broadband are able to screen regions and addresses for quality of ADSL connection on a preliminary basis – though this is not guarantee of service.

Tips for house hunters
1. An area’s name or reputation does not guarantee quality broadband connection.

2. Speak to previous tenants or occupiers about their own internet connection or provider.

3. Call Compare Broadband on 1300 764 000 or get online to source impartial advice on ISPs

4. Greenfield developments advertised as fibre optic ready can deliver broadband connectivity at speeds of up to 100Mbps.

5. NBN offers a map online to see which areas of the country are in line for next generation broadband rollout.

 

For further information please contact:
Scott Kennedy, CEO, CompareBroadband.com.au.
Email: s.kennedy@comparebroadband.com.au
Tel: (1300 764 000)
http://www.comparebroadband.com.au/

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Business, Consumer Services, Internet & Online, Shopping, Small Business, Transportation & Logistics

Parcel2Go calls on consumers to support British businesses

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One of the leading online parcel delivery firms, Parcel2Go, has called on consumers to help get the country’s economy back on track by supporting British businesses.

The Office for National Statistics announced last week that the UK economy had gone back into recession, leading to calls for people to be more patriotic when they are making purchases. Parcel2Go has added its voice to the campaign and encouraged shoppers to do what they can to help support British firms.

Richard Mercer, marketing director at Bolton-based Parcel2Go, said: “It’s more important than ever that we buy products made in Britain and support British businesses. The internet has made it simple to purchase products from all over the UK, and if companies use the services of reliable courier firms then items can be with consumers extremely quickly.

“As has been said by other retail industry commentators, UK firms also need to make sure that they are promoting themselves and their products properly and ensuring potential customers know if their goods are made in Britain.”

With the London 2012 Olympics and the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee celebrations both falling within a short space of time, businesses have been advised to do everything possible to make the most of the patriotic mood sweeping across the UK.

Parcel2Go works with a huge variety of British businesses to organise delivery of their products to addresses all over the UK on a daily basis. The company helps individuals and British businesses to deliver more than two million domestic and international parcel consignments every year with the assistance of industry-leading couriers including Parcelforce and City Link.

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Computers, Education, Internet & Online, Software, Technology

CompTIA Testing Centers Moving Exclusively to Pearson VUE Testing Centers

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Get Certified 4 Less, a provider of IT certification vouchers for students, IT professionals, and corporations alike, is announcing to its customers an upcoming change that will affect the testing exam center options for all CompTIA exams beginning July 9 th , 2012. Starting July 9, 2012, CompTIA exams will be held only with Pearson VUE and their worldwide network of over 5,000 testing centers. At that time CompTIA certification exams will no longer be held at Prometric testing centers.

Pearson VUE has been delivering the CompTIA exam since 2003 along with the Prometric Testing Centers. In order to simplify the overall testing experience, Pearson VUE will now be the exclusive deliver of CompTIA exams. This will provide all test takers with one point of contact for all of their CompTIA certifications.

“May 4 th will be the last day that customers will be able to buy CompTIA vouchers from Prometric, and July 8 th will be the last day to register or test for CompTIA certification at a Prometric Center,” said Danielle Spradlin, Marketing Director at Get Certified 4 Less. She continued, “Starting on July 9 th , all unused vouchers from Prometric that have not expired will have to be scheduled and used through Pearson VUE centers. As of today, customers can already purchase CompTIA exam vouchers for use at Pearson VUE exam centers.”

There are currently over 5,000 Pearson VUE exam centers in more than 165 countries. Several hundred of these testing centers are professionally run, full time centers that have the capacity to distribute hundreds of exams securely.

“All the details of the exam will stay the same,” said Danielle Spradlin. “The exams, the fees, and requirements will all be the same, so upcoming test takers need not worry about making any other last minute adjustments.”

About Get Certified 4 Less: GetCertified4Less was established in 1994 and has since over 50,000 customers save money on their IT certifications. Whether it is a Microsoft certification, Cisco certification, or a CompTIA certification, GetCertified4Less helps you reach your goal for the lowest price possible.

About CompTIA: The CompTIA or Computer Technology Industry Association is a non-profit trade association for the computer industry. By taking this IT certification exam you become a member of the CompTIA and are associated with its other member group.

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

Debenhams and M&S on a Budget with New DiscountVouchers.co.uk Summer Holiday Deals

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UK consumers who want to spruce up their wardrobes ahead of summer holidays can treat themselves to some new clothing thanks to the latest deals sourced by voucher codes site DiscountVouchers.co.uk. The popular online bargains site has this week sourced new deals for saving at Debenhams and Marks & Spencer.

Anyone who wants to treat themselves to something from the Designers at Debenhams range can do so on a budget by using the latest choice of Debenhams discount code from DiscountVouchers.co.uk. Deals on show right now include 20% Off Women’s Dresses and 20% Off All Women’s & Kids Swimwear to help people afford more for their money.

Marks and Spencer is renowned for the quality of its clothing and also the value for money it gives to shoppers – and DiscountVouchers.co.uk can help people save there too right now. This week sees the voucher codes site home to new Marks and Spencer voucher which people can use to enjoy saving through deals like 2 For £20 on Selected Beach Towels and M&S Outlet – Up To 40% Off Original Main Store Price.

Doug Scott, managing director of DiscountVouchers.co.uk, commented, “Shoppers all over the country can log on and save through our latest deals at famous name stores right now. Thanks to our team of staff updating the site at times we always offer the very latest retail deals and M&S voucher codes around for leading stores like Debenhams and Marks and Spencer.”

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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Business, Internet & Online, Management, Marketing, Technology, Telecom

Make the Right Appointments with Voice Group

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Representing a great range of clients within a variety of sectors, Voice Group is one of the most respected brands in the call-centre industry. So from insurance firms to utilities companies, to financial and professional service providers, the team at Voice Group are able to use their wealth of experience to provide a variety of contact centre services that are applicable to the business and consumer marketplace.

These services include the Appointment Setting, which will create a series of qualified appointments for businesses. Voice Group utilise a tried and tested appointment generation process that guarantees that all meetings fulfil a pre-agreed criteria, go ahead, and ultimately generate a return for all clients.

The appointment setting team is supported by a dedicated and experience management resource, which includes additional training, quality control, account management, IT/MI, and general operational management. Voice Group also has the ability to source data and integrate additional marketing techniques, including SMS, email, and direct mail.

The target audience for the Appointment Setting Service is consumers, SME’s, and large corporate. Voice Group has spent years building a strong reputation with all of their clients, and are renowned for providing a quality service and proactive management, while meeting and exceeding clients expectations.

“Voice Group has recruited a varied team of experienced agents who are able to resolve all client issues,” said a Voice Group spokesperson. “We aim to assist all of our clients by utilising our specialist IT systems that are able to manage contacts and report and record calls. This enables us to help the process of appointment making and quality control.”

For additional information, please visit the VOICE Group website.

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