Articles from July 2011

Outings For Children & Nannies In London

There are so many fun and interesting things to do for children and their nannies in London (or au pairs in London.) Even seasoned nannies with years working at a nanny agency in London may not be familiar with some of these sites, places, and activities.
The National Army Museum offers a free kids play area that includes a rock climbing wall, a castle fortress, dress up clothes, slides, tunnels, and a soft play area for babies. There is a Costa Coffee shop close by, and the museum itself will interest older children. For more information, see: http://www.nam.ac.uk/kids.

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The Benefits Of Zinc And Copper Roofing

Zinc has been around in various forms since the 13th century and in its sheet form can be used for roofing, cladding and flashings. It is a versatile metal and is aesthetically pleasing, but its main benefit is that it is durable and can last 25 years or more. Zinc roofing is now establishing itself as the roofing material of choice because of its quality finish in a variety of different textures.

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The Two Sides Of People Management

Being a diplomat is not easy. It can take years of practice, studying, tuition and most importantly, experience to learn how to manage people so that all parties feel appeased. This takes intelligence: the ability to know when assertiveness helps and when it can be damaging. In the world of business, bad diplomacy can cost untold amounts while good diplomacy can lead to unforeseen possibilities.

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Course Choices Aplenty For Non-Native English Speakers

All too often a student may feel that not being a native speaker of English is a setback, but this is only a setback if the institution you are interested in does not cater for it. A reputable institution will offer English courses that will help you to grasp the basics and also introduce you to the correct usage of English in business. It would be an exceedingly myopic institute that doesn’t see the potential benefit in offering English courses given the vibrant exchange of people and ideas that occurs in the business world every day. 

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Choosing A Course With Confidence

It seems the gift of communication is not apportioned equally since confidence and interpersonal skills come naturally to some people but others have to work at it. If you think that you are not as confident as you would like to be, you should never feel that a career path is beyond you. With the right training and instruction, you can become assertive when necessary and diplomatic when under pressure. These are skills that can be taught by qualified professionals and embodied by any student for application in the real world.

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Everything ‘Wedding’ All in One Place

2012 is expected to see an additional £900m spend on weddings (an increase of 20%), thanks to William and Kate’s own special day in April, which appears to have inspired the nation with wedding fever. Another impact of the Royal wedding has been the increase in couples employing the services of wedding planners to help make the big day run without a hitch. Even if you have longer than Wills and Kate’s speedy six months to prepare, wedding planners can help organise the million and one little details which will need your consideration following your engagement. For those couples who wish to emulate the fairytale celebrity weddings featured in gossip magazines and to re-create that ‘once in a lifetime’ feel, a wedding planner is essential.

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Cutting Costs on Commercial Currency

The rates on foreign currency are not what they were a few years ago – or not for the British anyway! Where the US dollar was worth 2 to the pound in 2008, you would now be lucky to get 1.5! This is bad enough for the average holidaymaker, but with businesses already suffering from other aspects of the recession, foreign trade has taken a serious hit. As the pound plummets, many individuals and businesses are moving abroad to take advantage of the better rates available there.

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