Termites – the tiny invaders

Termites can be amazingly destructive. They have a voracious appetite for wood, paper and other textiles, and cause hundreds of thousands of pounds worth of structural damage to all kinds of wooden structures.

What’s more, they are very hard to detect, as they destroy wood from the inside out, meaning that they are not likely to be detected until the damage is already done.

Many houses built using wood in the US have anti-termite measures built-in, but even these do not always prevent Termites from causing damage. if you suspect you may have a problem with termites, you should contact a professional pest control company immediately.

Over half of UK consumers would consider buying a tablet pc – such as the Samsung Galaxy Tab or Apple iPad

With the Samsung Galaxy Tab available to buy on Monday 1st November, and Apple expected to sell 12 million iPads by the end of the year, there has been extensive speculation about the impact the rise to prevalence of the tablet PC market may have on regular PC and netbook sales in coming years. Global sales of tablet PCs are expected to reach 19.5 million units in 2010 and are expected to rise by a further 181% to 54.8 million units by 2011, according to analyst firm Gartner. New research from Kelkoo, the online shopping comparison website, supports this projection and reveals that over half (54%) of UK consumers would consider buying a tablet computer, of which a third (33%) is planning to do so in the next six months, and with 35% of consumers claiming they would chose to buy a tablet PC over a laptop or netbook.

A plastic bag is always so much more than that

if you have a business in the retail sector, you know how important it is to showcase your goods in the right way. Dressing your window displays, for example, can be an art form, and will attract consumers into your store if it’s performed correctly. And the same applies to when you hand over your goods to your customer.
A strong, simple plastic bag isn’t just a receptacle for your wares. It’s also a statement of your intent and an indicator of how you see your relationship with those who buy from you. Make sure it reflects your enterprise in a positive light.