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Scottish Broadband Plan Would Be Boon To Small Businesses, Says Parcel2Go

New plans to dramatically increase the speed of broadband internet services to homes and businesses in Scotland by 2015 have been welcomed by the UK's largest online parcel delivery specialist. Parcel2Go, which helps individuals and businesses across Britain to send consignments to addresses here in the UK and countries all over ...

Parcel2Go backs findings of global parcel delivery survey

The UK's largest online parcel delivery specialist has said it is unsurprised by the results of a recent study highlighting the growing importance of online delivery services. A worldwide survey of 93 members of the Universal Postal Union showed that 70 per cent believe postal e-services are strategically important for the ...

As The Credit Card Industry Suffers Revenue Losses, Consumers In Need Of a New Line of Credit Option

Overall, the credit card industry earned almost 6% less revenue in 2011 than during the previous year, in large part due to a decrease in the use of credit cards by shoppers and, as a result, less revolving credit that can be subjected to interest charges and fees. While come ...

Send your Valentine’s Day gift with care, says Parcel2Go

Organisation is one of those things that many people struggle with, especially men! But Parcel2Go, the UK's largest online parcel delivery company has laid down a challenge to both sexes ahead of Valentine's Day 2012 – get organised and score some serious brownie points. The online parcel delivery specialist is reminding ...

Ribbon Cutting & Launch of Breathmobile® in Alameda

On Friday, January 20, 2012, the Prescott-Joseph Center for Community Enhancement, Inc. (PJCCE), in partnership with the Alameda Boys & Girls Club and Alameda Head Start will host a special ribbon-cutting ceremony at the Alameda Boys & Girls Club, 1900 3rd Street in Alameda as it launches services of the ...

Businesses must act to take advantage of tablet computing in 2012, says Parcel2Go

Tablet computing is growing at a rapid rate and businesses in the UK should make sure they're in a position to benefit, according to Britain's largest online parcel delivery service. Parcel2Go, which helps individuals and businesses send millions of packages to domestic and foreign addresses each year, has urged companies to make ...

Parcel2Go Boss Calls On People To Unleash Their Entrepreneurial Spirit

The founder of the UK's largest online parcel delivery service, Parcel2Go, has said anyone is capable of making it in business if they have the right attitude. Fil Adams-Mercer launched the Parcel2Go.com website in 2000 and over the past 11 years has helped build the company into an industry leader, responsible ...

Parcel2Go reminds first-time eBayers to take care when sending off unwanted gifts

Hundreds of thousands of people are likely to go onto the internet over the Christmas period in an attempt to dispose of their unwanted presents. Gifts from aunties and uncles that simply don't cut it will be auctioned off quicker than you can say gift receipt, but online parcel delivery specialist ...

Online Shopping Boom Gives Parcel Delivery Companies a Great Start to 2012, Say ParcelsPlease

Recent figures from the online shopping industry have revealed that retailers are expecting more consumers to buy products online on Christmas Day, which could give the parcel delivery company a fantastic boost in time for the new year, according to ParcelsPlease. Christmas 2011 is just a few days away, but the ...

Companies should resolve to target overseas markets in 2012, says Parcel2Go

Businesses looking to grow in 2012 and get the year off on the right foot should make sure they consider exporting their goods, according to the UK's largest online parcel delivery service. Parcel2Go helps individuals and businesses to ship more than two million packages to destinations here in the UK and ...

Parcel2Go Stresses Importance Of Reliable Parcel Delivery To eBay Sellers

An estimated 5.8 million Christmas shoppers visited the retail and auction website eBay last Sunday and with many millions more due to visit over the coming days, online parcel delivery specialist Parcel2Go has called on sellers to be prepared for the Christmas rush. Data released earlier this month claimed the average ...

Parcel2Go Backs Ebay’s Call For Government To Bring Forward Fast Internet Roll-Out

A call by auction and retail website eBay for the government to increase mobile internet speeds and support Britain's online marketplace has been echoed by the UK's largest online parcel delivery service, Parcel2Go. The e-commerce giant stepped up pressure on the government this month to act and bring Britain in line with ...

Pensioners Suffering As The Money Runs Out, Says Debt Solutions Company Trust Deed Scotland

A new report reveals that pensioners across the UK are being left penniless as their money disappears every week in a whirlwind of bills, says Debt Solutions Company, Trust Deed Scotland. An income of £207.15 per week is typical for most pensioned couples, but a report by Standard Life shows it goes straight ...

Fostering People Launches New Fostering Service In Dublin

Fostering People, a non-statutory foster care agency, has launched its services in Dublin to meet the needs of vulnerable children and young people living in the city. Operating at a local level, Fostering People offers all carers one-to-one support through a dedicated social worker as well as on-going training, carer forums ...

Don’t Play Russian Roulette With Your Christmas Presents, Warns Parcel2Go

UK parcel delivery specialist Parcel2Go has urged shoppers not to put their Christmas packages at risk by either sending them off with unreliable delivery firms or failing to wrap them properly. Major online retailers eBay and Amazon have both announced their predictions for the busiest Christmas shopping day of the year ...

Key Assets Launches Disability Services For Young People In Western Australia

Key Assets is expanding its foster care provision in Western Australia with the upcoming launch of a new disability services program. Key Assets disability services have been designed in partnership with young people, families and professionals to meet the complex and ordinary care needs of children and young people in Western ...

FCA Promotes Fostering Within The LGB Community

Foster Care Associates (FCA), the UK's largest Independent Fostering Agency (IFA), has launched a 'Fostering with Pride' initiative to promote fostering within the Lesbian, Gay and Bisexual (LGB) community. In August 2011, FCA attended Brighton Pride to inform members of the LGB community about fostering and how to become a foster carer. ...

FCA Promotes Local Fostering Needs Through New Website Functionality

Foster Care Associates (FCA), the UK's largest Independent Fostering Agency, has added a new geographically targeted section to its website to provide locally based fostering information and placement needs to its visitors. Under the heading 'Your local FCA', the website now offers readers information about FCA and fostering in their local area, ...

Fostering People Targets Foster Carer Recruitment During Foster Care Fortnight 2011

Fostering People will be holding a range of open days during Foster Care Fortnight 2011 to complement the agency’s ongoing foster carer recruitment campaign. The Independent Fostering Agency, based in Nottingham, East Midlands, will stage the open days at its Head Office on Pavilion Road, Nottingham during the two weeks of ...

Foster Care Associates Receives Leading Aspect Award

Foster Care Associates (FCA) has received the Leading Aspect Award for empowering staff and foster carers to drive up educational standards for looked after children and young people. The Leading Aspect Award is a self-evaluation framework designed to judge the support of educational welfare within an organisation. FCA has received positive ...

Scottish Broadband Plan Would Be Boon To Small Businesses, Says Parcel2Go

New plans to dramatically increase the speed of broadband internet services to homes and businesses in Scotland by 2015 have been welcomed by the UK's largest online parcel delivery specialist. Parcel2Go, which helps individuals and businesses across Britain to send consignments to addresses here in the UK and countries all over ...

DiscountVouchers.co.uk Poll Reveals Flowers as Leading Valentine’s Day Gift

Leading money-saving website DiscountVouchers.co.uk - the website which helps people enjoy bargain deals at over 800 famous name stores - has announced the results of its latest user poll. The site's survey has shown that flowers are still the top Valentine’s Day gift. The website's poll revealed that 40% of people believe ...

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