West Yorkshire, United Kingdom (March 05, 2010) – During 2009 Siddall and Hilton Products Ltd implemented a more rigid regime of quality through its entire supply chain. The company manufactures steel products from wire including wire mesh and wire fencing products for commercial, industrial and domestic users. The supply chain involves the company sourcing tens of thousands of tons of steel wire from all over Europe as their main production material.

In order to maintain the company’s high quality standards it implemented a process of inspecting and sample testing all material deliveries. The numerous inspections and tests included dimensional and weight checks, surface finish, coating quality and tensile strength as well as monitoring packing materials, labeling and delivery performance, all against pre-determined criteria.

Any material found to be defective has been brought to the attention of the supplier and Siddall and Hilton Products Ltd now work with their suppliers to help to identify causes and solutions. New quality standards have been complemented with additional quality department staff recruited to strengthen the Siddall and Hilton Products Ltd quality team. The initiative also included the design and acquisition of bespoke manufactured testing equipment to enable in-house testing.

Before the more in depth inspections and tests were introduced the company typically discovered sub-standard materials during the manufacturing process but the new standards have already saved the company significant time in production by identifying and removing any sub-standard material before it enters the manufacturing line.

Supplier performance now continues to be measured and compared as part of an ‘open’ vendor rating system where the company communicates quality ratings against a variety of criteria and allows suppliers to compare their ratings with those of their competitors.

Siddall and Hilton Products Ltd is pleased to be able to announce its recent successful audit for compliance with the quality requirements of ISO9001:2008.

Managing Director, Neil Stewardson said “Siddall and Hilton’s reputation for providing quality products dates back to 1898. This is a proud family business which has always insisted on supplying superior products. Our uncompromising attitude to quality and our supply chain partnerships are what allow us to state with confidence that our products are of the highest caliber”.

For information about Siddall & Hilton or any of their products, visit www.sandhp.com or phone +44(0)1484 401610

About Siddall & Hilton

Yorkshire based Siddall & Hilton are leading specialists and providers of garden fencing, wire fencing, industrial fencing, coat hangers and metal fencing in the UK. Priding themselves on their experience, project flexibility, and expertise, Siddall & Hilton strive for a culture of enthusiasm which, through sustained and innovative investment in equipment and people, creates products and customer relationships that really differentiate and add value to their business.

Contact:

Siddall & Hilton Products Ltd
Birds Royd Lane
Brighouse
HD6 1LT
West Yorkshire
England

info@sandhp.com

Feb 26^th 2010 – Morplan has been serving the needs of the Bridal industry for over 150 years, developing products like satin padded hangers and specialist gown covers for manufacturers and retailers alike. As specialists in equipment for displaying clothing, they stock over 6,000 items.

Their mail order service is first class and delivers throughout the UK with 98% of the orders arriving next day. Delivery is completely free for orders over £85. They produce a great 450 page catalogue with quantity discounts and also run monthly special offers. For product advice, you can call Free 0800 451122.

For 24/7 service, you’ll love their easy-to-use website. It is easy to navigate and all of the products, such as mannequins and shop fittings are fully illustrated. You can even check stock online.

If you can get to London, try to fit in a visit to Morplan’s amazing store in the West End. It’s like an Aladdin’s Cave and gives a great view of the equipment needed to make your bridal store more inviting.

In addition to Morplan’s stock range, they also have a Special Orders department that can personalise items such as hangers and carrier bags with your brand name or logo, produce items in special colours or make them to a customer’s own specification.

Whilst Morplan has been bridal award sponsors in the past, this is their first appearance at the Bridal Show and it’s definitely worth checking them out.

About Morplan:
With its background of over 150 years serving retailers, Morplan is the United Kingdom’s premier supplier of mannequins, shop fittings and other equipment for bridal shops. They have an unbeatable range of stock at competitive prices, and as well as catering for the Bridal industry’s needs, they also service the Fashion sector and can supply shop fittings such as garment rails, shop shelving, slatwall panels and more.

Contact:
Morplan Ltd.,
PO Box 54,
Harlow,
Essex,
CM20 2TS
Tel: 01279 435 333
Email: web.support@morplan.com

Future Office Equipment Ltd the Lancaster based office solutions business are pleased to announce the launch of a new ergonomic chair to add to their extensive office seating range.

As you sit there at your desk, reading the latest news sent to you by Future Office, are you sitting comfortably?
Take a moment or two to adjust your seat and think about the way you sit in your office chair.  Do you have any aches and pains – tensions or strains – can we help you to alleviate them?

Neil Tranter our Sales Director has 18 years experience in the ergonomic chair market.  He has given advice to hundreds, if not thousands of office workers over this time and our Mesh Posture Chair comes to you with his highest recommendation.  It may not be one of the cheapest operator chairs available on the market – but it has all the style, functionality and comfort you could hope for to make your many hours of work behind the desk, so much more bearable, even pleasant!?.

Mesh chairs are so popular that we are hoping to automate the ordering process for them soon by bringing you an ecommerce option linked to our website.  In that way we will be able to process your orders more quickly and deliver them by courier to sites all over the UK.  Look out for news of this availability on our website in the future.

People are all different shapes and sizes and all have different roles and requirements. Understanding ergonomics and the role it plays in the office is essential. After the common cold, backache is the greatest cause of absenteeism in the UK and a major cause is incorrect posture and more importantly, unsuitable office workplace seating. The cost of one week’s salary will often cover the cost of high grade seating.

Office seating should provide good back support and have the ability to be easily adjustable to the correct working height. It is important that elbows sit at the same height as the keyboard and feet are placed comfortably, flat on the floor.

More information about this chair, or the Erogohuman and soon to be launched Ergohuman Plus Mesh chairs – with even higher specification for use up to 24 hours per day are available from Future Office Furnture Lancaster http://www.future-office.co.uk.

Manchester, United Kingdom, (January 29, 2010) – The Image Group, one of the UK’s leading large format printers and specialists in banners and exhibition stands, report on their recent encounter with Afsheen, a young man from the Refugee Action charity, when they provided him with a six-week work experience placement.

Afsheen, who is also studying at college, has previous experience in cutting and finishing printed products in his home country but needed the experience of working in the United Kingdom to enhance the credentials on his CV. The Image Group is proud of its inclusivity and is keen to try new operating methods in its modern business practices, and so offered him the placement at their plant based in Eccles, Greater Manchester.

Although Afsheen lived a fair distance away from The Image Group’s headquarters, they arranged a ‘buddy’ for Afsheen to live and commute to work with, providing them with a company vehicle to use, job training and flexible support. The experience was eye-opening for both parties, with Afsheen gaining notable large format printing work experience in a British working environment and The Image Group learning some new techniques from Afsheen himself.

The Image Group Operations Director, Dave Brunt, says: “Afsheen had worked in a similar area in his home country, cutting and finishing printed products, but he needed UK work experience and references to help him get work here. He understood that he wouldn’t earn a salary, but that he would gain from the experience. If he ever needs a reference now it won’t be a problem.

Brunt adds: ““For most of our staff this was the first time that they had met a refugee. Everyone got along very well and we were really impressed with Afsheen’s knowledge. We knew he had relevant experience from his home country, but he ended up showing our guys some new techniques. Afsheen’s ‘buddy’ in particular learnt a lot from the experience. Afsheen also learnt about our newer machinery, which was different from what he’d been used to. It was a really helpful experience for both parties.”

“We’re all about service – that’s how we win our orders, and our biggest growing section is recommendations. Having someone with previous experience who could help us do this was a bonus. Obviously the economy at the moment isn’t great, and we’re glad to help anyone if we can, but as a small business, if there are financial implications for us it’s more difficult. But all we had to do with the placement was get Afsheen to and from work. It was a win-win situation all round. It’s certainly something we’d do again in the future.”

About The Image Group:

Based in Manchester, The Image Group have over 12 years of experience in the large format printing industry, and are a leading force in the field, supplying PVC banners, exhibition stands, window graphics, building advertising and much more to customers all over the UK.  They aim to provide their individually tailored top quality display and retail solutions quickly and pride themselves on their experience, creative thinking and flexible approach to every project.

Contact:

The Image Group,

Barton Hall,

Hardy Street,

Eccles,

Manchester

M30 7NB

UK

Tel: 0800 389 9898

enquiries@imagegroupuk.com

London, England (January 29, 2010) – 24 7 parking, experts in finding affordable long term parking in London and around the UK, comment today on the news that Yorkshire council is owed millions of pounds in unpaid parking tickets.

Statistics show that over 400,000 parking tickets were issued in Yorkshire alone last year, which equates to one for every five motorists, and generated over £10 million in revenue for the 08/09 financial year. However, there is still a backlog of fines that remain unpaid, meaning councils all over the country are still owed millions of pounds from unpaid fines – Leeds City Council alone is owed £5.4 million in unpaid tickets.

The Leeds figure is, perhaps, a little unsurprising considering that Leeds City Council issues the most parking tickets in the region. A third of Yorkshire’s tickets were handed out by the Leeds’ wardens, with Clarendon Road in the Woodhouse area being named as the largest hotspot in Yorkshire for tickets being issued.

“That Leeds is the chief offender in Yorkshire when it comes to the amount of parking fines being issued is hardly a surprise. After all, it is one of the busiest areas in the country and finding parking in Leeds can be extremely difficult sometimes,” said Peter Cooper of 24 7 Parking. “Our parking reach, luckily for customers trying to find affordable parking in Leeds, has now extended to the Yorkshire area. Worried travelers who are looking for secure parking in the Leeds borough should contact us at 24 7 Parking to see some of the affordable parking options we can offer them before setting out into the area.”

To find out more about 24 7 Parking and their nationwide contract parking facilities, please visit: http://www.247parking.com/ or call 0207 183 7247 for a quote.

About 24 7 Parking:

Established in 2002, 24 7 Parking are  experts in finding car  parking in London and across  the UK. Whether clients are looking for a month’s parking or a year’s  parking, 24 7 Parking will find the most convenient and cost effective  options.

Contact details:

24 7 Parking Limited,

309 Linen Hall,

162-168 Regent Street,

London

England

W1B 5TD

Tel: 020 7183 7247

Email: info@247parking.com

Birmingham, United Kingdom (January 29, 2010) - Leading expert provider of retail solutions including retail design, point-of-purchase, shop-in-shop and flagship store design, Green Room Retail (GRR) founder and CEO, Richard Ash, discussed the waves being made by pop up shops in a recent interview about the retail industry.

In an interview segment entitled ‘Retail Focus’, Richard Ash was asked nine questions about pop up shops and retail displays, ranging from what a pop sup shop actually is and does, the benefits they bring to the retail market, whether the trend will continue and grow in the future and personal opinion on the focus of Green Room Retail in the industry. Bigger, more well-known names and brands are exploring the idea of using pop up shops; Green Room Retail themselves have worked alongside New Look in the past and helped to differentiate their brand in a competitive and cluttered market.

Notable snippets to extract from the interview are that Richard believes that 2010 will be the year when point of purchase pop up shops will finally break into the mainstream consciousness of the general public. Richard notes how pop up shops can utilise and bring new life to an empty unit and provide a steady stream of revenue to landlords, and outlines some of the processes involved when creating and setting up a pop up shop.

“They are an exceptional means for drawing attention as they are able to quickly draw a crowd if designed well and staffed appropriately. I think it’s important however that we don’t tag every temporary store as a pop-up. For example, many of the ‘pile it high, sell it cheap’ stores that spring up in town centres across the land around Christmas are not pop-up shops, they’re just the high street equivalent of a jumble sale,” said Richard Ash, founder and CEO of Green Room Retail.

“For me, true pop up shops differ because they offer the consumer something way above a cheap thrill. They indulge, excite, stimulate, challenge and entertain. True pop-up shops immerse the consumer in a unique brand experience.

“That’s why I think pop-up shops can, and should, offer so much more than a revenue stream. In fact, I’d go as far as saying that they are one of the most compelling experiential marketing tools for any consumer brand. Imagine that – a shop that can be deemed a success without even needing to sell.”

To find out more about GRR’s exceptional retail solutions, visit http://www.greenroomretail.co.uk/ or 0121 200 2828.

Opening its doors back in 2001, Green Room Retail (GRR) was born out of MD Richard Ash’s love of retail. Having spent 15 years working with some of the most successful brands in the world, Richard’s vision was simple — give client exceptional creativity and service at a fair price. The company continues to go from strength to strength, with leading brands from around the world trusting Green Room Retail to deliver them unexpected retail solutions. GRR recently extended their Birmingham offices and also, a short while ago, collaborated on BBC 2’s leading retail deign programme ‘Mary Queen of Shops’ with Mary Portas.

Green Room Retail Design Ltd

The Penthouse Suite

Fournier House

8 Tenby Street

Hockley

Birmingham

B1 3AJ

Tel: 0121 200 2828

Email: pr@clickconsult.com

London, England (Jan 11, 2010) – Decision Homebuyers, one of the UK’s most trusted and flexible home buying specialists, report on this year’s rise in house prices – and how the trend is set to stall.

The housing market was one of the largest casualties of the global recession, but there seemed to be light at the end of the tunnel during mid-2009 when, according to Halifax, house prices rose by 8.5% since April from a drop of 23% over the previous two years. This upturn was due to record low interest rates and a lack of properties on the market.

However, Kate Barker, who helps to set interest rates at the Bank of England, says she would be “surprised” if this rise were to follow on to 2010 and she predicts that housing activity next year will remain low and conservative. She also predicts that prices won’t be subjected to much change, which will likely create a stall in the recent housing upturn.

“This news just goes to show how fragile the economy still is. People are now finding that they are being given one prediction by one industry body, yet are fed a line of spin by another,” says Laurence Smith of Decision Homebuyers. “It will take a long time before the housing market finds it feet again, but we’re proud that our services when people are looking to sell a house quickly are there at Decision Homebuyers to help people who are confused about the state of the current market. We’re happy to offer our advice and help to anybody who has a query when they’re looking to sell their house quick.”

To find out more about Decision Homebuyers and their services please call 08456 341 456 or visit: http://www.decisionhomebuyers.co.uk/

Established in 2006 and specialising in fast property purchase, Decision Homebuyers are experts in their field. Decision Homebuyers can buy your house fast and guarantee to make cash offers on all types of residential and commercial property, no matter what the condition.

Contact us:
630 Linen Hall,
162 – 168 Regent Street,
London,
W1B 5TG
Tel: 08456 341 456
Email: info@decisionhomebuyers.co.uk

Halifax, UK, – There are 20,000 new workers busy at healthcare equipment specialists Sidhil’s manufacturing site in Halifax, West Yorkshire – but these characters are focused on a very different issue than manufacturing products for the healthcare market!

Two Sidhil employees, Alastair Fry and David Lewis, share an interest in bees as keen apiarists. When they managed to obtain their bees despite the current scarcity, it seemed logical to house the bees on Sidhil’s secure site – safe, happy and with easy access to open moorland for the production of delicious heather honey!

With bees are currently undergoing a significant decline in their native population, Sidhil is delighted to be able to make a small contribution to the protection of one of nature’s hardest workers.

“Unprocessed honey, straight from the hive, has been used worldwide for millennia to promote healing,” stated Alastair. “What’s more, it’s antibacterial and antifungal, and can be applied to the skin to remove wrinkles and imperfections! Phytonutrients found in honey have been shown to possess cancer-preventing and anti-tumour properties. Even today, honey is used regularly directly onto wounds as a wound dressing.”

The sharp decline in the worldwide bee population is still puzzling experts, but bees play an irreplaceable part in the production of some of our most well-loved foods and Sidhil hopes to expand current bee numbers next year to support these creatures and their vital role in the food chain.

For further information about Sidhil Ltd or any products, please visit www.sidhil.com or contact on 01422 233 000.

West Yorkshire, England  – Siddall & Hilton Products, leading manufacturers of fencing products and industrial mesh in the United Kingdom, have today announced their investment in new machinery to extend their product range and streamline production.

Siddall & Hilton have invested £2.5 million in the new machinery, which will be housed at the company’s Brighouse factory and will be recognised as the world’s largest mesh manufacturing plant. The new machinery and technology will help the company to manufacture mesh fencing panels up to 3.0 meters in width, and will further improve productivity within the organisation.

The new machinery has a design unique to Siddall & Hilton Products. The firm is currently primarily making the production of standard and bespoke mesh panel sizes and designs its priority, which will help to optimise the capabilities of the equipment, increase efficiency and throughput

“We recognise that there has to be continuous investment in the latest manufacturing technology and methods to sustain growth and streamline operations,” comments Managing Director, Neil Stewardson. “The machine gives us the facility to manufacture higher quality rigid fencing panels at greater widths than before and in greater volumes than before, with subsequent user advantages in terms of reductions in support posts required and lower build costs. As a result, we expect to further increase our market share in both domestic and export markets.”

For more information about Siddall & Hilton Products Ltd and their products, visit their website at http://www.sandhp.com/ or telephone 01484 401610 during normal office hours.

Grimsby, Lincolnshire (Dec 03, 2009) – Dataplan, who specialise in providing payroll outsourcing services in the UK; place their focus on customer care at the heart of their success.

According to their 2009 customer care survey 99% of clients said they would recommend their services, 100% said Dataplan met their expectations and 86% believe Dataplan’s services are a great investment. Clearly they are doing a lot right.

Dataplan attribute their exceptional customer care to their ‘7 Guarantees’ which include a no-fee satisfaction guarantee, a price guarantee and a deadline guarantee.

Communication channels are open and discussion is invited – in their survey Dataplan received a score of 95% for their problem solving ability and 98% for accessibility i.e. getting in touch with who you need to and getting a response fast.

Their commitment and resulting excellent level of care helped Dataplan win IPP’s 2008 Payroll Outsourcer of the Year award – an accolade of which Dataplan are deserved holders.

“We’re proud of what we’ve achieved and we thank our customers for their trust and loyalty,” Commented a spokesperson for Dataplan. “Without our customers we simply don’t have a business, which is why we place customer care at the top of our priorities. Our most recent survey results were great and we’re glad we’re doing a good job.”

To find out more about Pure FX and their services please visit http://www.purefx.co.uk/ or contact them on 01494 671800.

Cedaredge, CO ( Pressreleasestudio ) November 10, 2009 – Located in the western slopes of Colorado, Grand Mesa Alpacas raises and sells premium high quality alpacas that are excellent providers of fleece and serve as a great addition to any herd. There are many benefits to raising Alpacas compared to other livestock. Alpacas are more environmentally friendly then traditional livestock, they are fairly low maintenance, and they offer a great tax benefit.

Alpacas are extremely resourceful and environmentally friendly, their fibers can be used to create blankets, scarf’s, gloves, sweaters, teddy bears, etc. and are generally warmer then wool or synthetics such as nylon and polyester. Alpaca fiber grows yearly and comes in 22 different colors reducing the need for toxic dyes that harm the environment. Furthermore little detergent is necessary when processing alpaca fiber compared to processing of sheep’s wool.

Alpacas are low maintenance compared to other livestock. Alpacas enjoy an average life span of about twenty years. This is twice as long as sheep and cattle allowing them to provide twice as many resources over their lifetime and eliminate the need to continually breed. The upkeep of an alpaca is fairly simple as they only require nail and teeth trimming every 6-12 months and annual shearing. Indigenous to harsh climates and environments alpacas have adapted many skills necessary to survive and require little veterinarian visits and minimal predatory fencing.

Perhaps the biggest benefit to owning Alpacas is the tax benefit that owning Alpacas offers. If Alpacas are raised for profit all the expenses incurred can be written off against your income. You can also write off 100% of your original purchase of the alpaca herd up to $250k.

Alpacas are great animals to raise and offer many benefits, Grand Mesa Alpacas offers potential investors the opportunity to live the Alpaca herding lifestyle firsthand. Through their Rancher for a day program potential investors enjoy a chance to experience the beautiful setting of Colorado and learn the lifestyle of these marvelous creatures.

Contact:
Grand Mesa Alpacas
Bruce & Lucinda Stanley
27067 Cactus Park Road
Cedaredge, CO. 81413
Phone: 970-856-9446
Fax: 970-856-6615
Alpacas@Grandmesaalpacas.com

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Sterling Costs Consultants, established law costs draftsmen, are continuing their expansion with the opening of a second office in west London.

This new southern office location is the perfect partner for their main Warrington offices which will serve the north of the UK so providing a nationwide law cost drafting service.

Their law costs draftsmen have built business over a number of years mainly from client recommendations and are constantly striving to improve all areas of their service. With business continuing to grow throughout the country the result has been the requirement of a southern office further enhancing the progression of Sterling Costs.

Sterling Costs law costs draftsmen provide that vital link that can not only lead to a satisfactory recovery of legal costs as efficiently as possible, but can also release solicitors to do what they are best at: Servicing clients without the distractions. That’s why using Sterling Costs Consultants is the best way to optimize costs.

Further information regarding the services Sterling Costs offer can be found at http://www.sterlingcosts.com

by Melissa Dear, Vice President of Spy Centre Security

Most people are familiar with the many personal uses for GPS tracking. You may have seen them on your favorite tv show, or you may have a friend who has used them. Many consumers use small portable GPS trackers for personal uses: tracking a spouse, tracking a teenager, even tracking a child in a crowd. More and more businesses are turning on to this cheap and easy to use technology. Such as…

Fleet Tracking of Service Vehicles – Any business dispatching multiple automobiles around town will naturally be able to save money if they can see at a glance each vehicles location. This is especially important when you are billing by the minute. Taxi companies reduce time wasted by drivers and give better service from knowing the real time location of the drivers. Delivery or repair companies can dispatch the closest unit at a glance. GPS can also be used to study the idle time, start and stop reports, and speed reports to cut wasteful driving habits.

Asset Tracking- Using GPS to track a particular shipment has been widely used by the federal reserve to track cash, and by the military to track their military assets. Now even smaller businesses are getting the ability to track their assets. Home builders are buying GPS to bust theft rings stealing appliances out of new homes being built. Construction companies are using GPS to track large pieces of machinery. Ease of portability, longer battery life, and smaller size are making it easier to track any asset that tends to be a big loss to a company.

Car Lots – Now tote-the-note car lots are selling cars with GPS installed. Typically they keep the technology inactive with the intention of remotely securing the car if payments are not met. GPS can tell the repo man exactly where the car is, and can even turn the motor off, making their job much easier.

Executive Tracking – Many companies are offering GPS to their highest level executives as a sort of insurance. These key employees may be prone to kidnapping, or may have travel required that could lend them lost. These smallest GPS are body worn and include a panic button to let them know immediately when a problem occurs.

There are many more uses and new uses being invented everyday for GPS products. Businesses must keep exploring their options with this technology

A recent analysis of company incorporation requirements uncovers the easier entry requirements and key economic benefits that foreign entrepreneurs can gain by choosing to set up a company in Singapore as compared to Malaysia.

The findings of the report published by GuideMeSingapore.com (http://www.guidemesingapore.com/) highlight the following differences between the two jurisdictions:
-    Singapore ranks #1 in the world for ease of doing business whereas Malaysia ranks #23 in this category
-    There is no authorized capital requirements for incorporating a Singapore company, while in Malaysia you are required to list authorized capital
-    A Singapore company can be registered with a fee of SGD 315 which is lower when compared to the registration fee for a Malaysian company which can range from SGD 400 to SGD 28,000 depending on your company’s authorized capital.
-    Company registration in Singapore can be completed within 1 working day, while it normally takes few days to few weeks to incorporate a company in Malaysia
-    It’s easier for foreign investors to satisfy the eligibility criteria for Singapore work passes as compared to the requirements for a Malaysian work visa
-    Foreign investors are required to apply for foreign investment committee approval when taking more than 30% shareholding in a Malaysian company whereas in Singapore the company can be owned 100% by foreigners without requiring any kind of approvals whatsoever
-    A Singapore company can be registered with a single shareholder and a single director while incorporation of a Malaysian company requires a minimum of two directors and two shareholders
-    Corporate taxes in Singapore are significantly lower than in Malaysia especially for small-to-midsize companies

“Most entrepreneurs interested in establishing start-ups in foreign jurisdictions take into account a number of different factors such as ease and speed of setting up a business, annual compliance requirements, income tax rates, immigration policies, etc before taking a final decision. Singapore ranks very high on all these factors and that’s why increasing number of foreign business professionals are choosing Singapore as their preferred choice for incorporating their business,” said Andrew Chen, Head of Public Relations at GuideMeSingapore.com – the firm that released the analysis report.

The report firmly asserts Singapore’s position as a preferred place to start a business when compared with Malaysia. With affordable company set-up and maintenance costs, low tax regime, friendly immigration policies, and high standards of living, Singapore clearly offers better prospects for foreign entrepreneurs to relocate to the country to start and manage their business.

To learn more setting up a company in Singapore, refer to Singapore Company Registration guide.
For information on taxes in Singapore, see Singapore Tax guide.

Singapore ranks #1 in the world for ease of doing business whereas Indonesia ranks #122 in this category according to the recent “Doing Business 2009 Report” published by World Bank. The stark difference between the two neighbors is further confirmed by a recent study that compares company setup requirements between Singapore and Indonesia which reveals that foreign entrepreneurs can set up a company in Singapore with more ease and minimal restrictions as compared to Indonesia.

According to the study, Singapore company incorporation can be completed within 1 working day while it normally takes 4-6 months to incorporate a company Indonesia. The company incorporation procedure in Singapore is streamlined and foreign entrepreneurs can transact online with the Companies Registry. Company formation in Indonesia is a lengthy and complex procedure, necessitating transactions with several government bodies. Furthermore, Singapore does not impose any restrictions on the type of business a foreign entrepreneur can start whereas Indonesia restricts the fields of business that are open to foreign investment.

The study also finds that while a Singapore company can be setup with a share capital of $1 only, Indonesian authorities will only approve a company that is being setup by a foreign business professional if it has a minimum share capital of US$ 100K to $250K. A Singapore company can be registered with a single shareholder while incorporation of an Indonesian company requires a minimum of two shareholders.

Corporate taxes are significantly lower in Singapore as compared to Indonesia. Singapore’s headline corporate tax rate is 17% while the flat tax rate of Indonesia stands at 28%.
According to the World Bank report, World Trade Indicator 2008, while Indonesia has low tariffs to encourage trade, it fails to provide good bureaucratic procedures and law enforcement. The report shows that Indonesia has low import tariffs and good trade facilitation, but still scores poorly in providing the necessary supporting conditions for efficient business.

“Singapore is consistently ranked as the world’s best place to do business and it is easy to see why. Company incorporation is quick and efficient, there are no restrictions on foreigners who want to setup business here, taxes are business friendly and competitive, and immigration policies are progressive. Indonesia performs poorly in such indicators and the 4-6 month timeline for company incorporation, which is often entangled in bureaucracy, is simply unacceptable to foreign investors.

Moreover, the restrictions on foreign ownership, a high share capital requirement and high taxes make Indonesia a difficult place to do business,” said Andrew Chen, a spokesperson from the Singapore based business information portal (http://www.guidemesingapore.com) that released the study’s findings. “The legal culture in Indonesia unfortunately is undermined by corruption which has been rife in public service. Even those businesses seemingly doing the right thing may find themselves sinking in a muddy legal environment.” Mr. Chen added.

To learn more about doing business in Singapore, refer to Singapore Company Setup and Singapore Income Tax guides.

Jervis B. Webb Company — a subsidiary of Daifuku Co. Ltd. and leading provider of material handling solutions —today announced it is expanding its core competency in biomass material and coal handling through its bulk handling team that is dedicated to the power generation industry.  The team is led by Noel Dehne, Vice President of Bulk Handling Systems Sales, and Dan Klepack, Executive Director of Bulk Handling Systems Engineering.  Webb has more than 50 years experience engineering, manufacturing, and installing turnkey systems for power plants including limestone, lignite, and coal handling, as well as ash and waste removal.

“Webb’s bulk handling team has unparalleled experience and includes highly skilled engineers, project managers and manufacturing executives who have worked in the bulk handling industry for decades,” said Brian Stewart, Executive Vice President and COO.  “Also, as a result of our recent acquisition by Daifuku, we are part of a $2 billion corporation and one of the largest coal handling companies in the world.”

Webb specializes in designing durable bulk handling systems that maximize throughput and efficiency.   The company manufactures its own conveyors and has four manufacturing facilities throughout North America.

Webb is also committed to providing systems that help coal-based power plants become more efficient and clean and is experienced in coal handling for biomass generation systems.

Webb will showcase its bulk handling capabilities in booth 727 at the upcoming COAL-GEN show, August 19 – 20 in Charlotte, N.C.

Jervis B. Webb Company is a subsidiary of Daifuku Co. Ltd. and leading developer of innovative material handling technology such as Automatic Guided Vehicles (AGVs), conveyors, baggage handling systems and Automated Storage and Retrieval Systems (AS/RS).  Webb specializes in the design, engineering, installation and support of integrated systems used in the automotive, airport, food/beverage, bulk handling, warehousing and manufacturing industries.  Webb is headquartered in Farmington Hills, Mich., with manufacturing locations in Harbor Springs and Boyne City, Mich.; Carlisle, S.C.; Canada; India; and China.  The company was founded in 1919 by Jervis B. Webb who invented the forged rivetless chain conveyor that helped revolutionize mass production.

If there is a name to be pronounced as leader of the bulk handling industry, then we would have to say that Webb Company is the answer if you were looking for. With years of experience in the field of coal handling, Webb Company has managed to demonstrate its efficiency and professionalism with the passing of time!

Singapore, September 15, 2009 – A recent study of taxes in Singapore and Australia finds that businessmen from Australia have good tax reasons to consider relocating to Singapore.

The analysis reveals a wide gap in corporate income tax rates between Singapore and Australia. Singapore’s corporate income tax rate stands at less than 9% for profits up to S$300,000 and flat 17% above S$300,000. On the other hand, Australia’s corporate tax rate of flat 30% is almost the double that of Singapore.

Additionally, Singapore’s territorial system of taxation lends itself an advantageous position over Australia. Singapore resident companies are taxed only on income that arises from Singapore or when foreign sourced income is remitted into Singapore. The income sourced overseas and retained outside the country is not taxable. In comparison, Australian resident companies pay corporate tax on their worldwide profits.

One of the other interesting aspects of the study is the differences in the tax treatment of dividends between the two countries. Under Singapore’s single-tier tax system, tax paid by a company on its profits is the final tax and all dividends paid to its shareholders are exempt from further taxation. In contrast, resident shareholders in Australia receive a tax credit on their dividends only when it is declared in their personal tax returns. Non-resident shareholders are not eligible for any such tax credits.

Indirect tax such as VAT or GST is an area of concern for most businesses, as it increases the selling price of goods and services. While Australia’s VAT rate is 10%, Singapore’s GST rate stands at 7%.

Most companies and entrepreneurs who are looking at business opportunities in foreign locations are naturally concerned with the problem of double taxation. This is where tax treaties play an important role as they enable companies to access relief from double taxation, either by way of tax credit, tax exemption or a reduced tax rate. Singapore has concluded nearly 70 treaties while Australia has around 42 treaties in place.

According to Andrew Chen, a spokesperson from the Singapore Company that released the tax analysis report, “we have noticed that more companies these days are looking to structure their operations at a minimum tax cost. The question of where to set up a business has become as important as what, when, why and how to set up a business. Amongst various factors, it is the degree of tax friendliness of a given country that is being given most importance by entrepreneurs. Singapore’s tax system is one of the main reasons companies choose Singapore as their Asia Pacific headquarters or regional base.”

The study confirms that Singapore adopts a more progressive and flexible tax system as compared to Australia. With its tax friendly policy, Singapore offers companies and entrepreneurs better business prospects in an increasingly complex and volatile global environment.

To learn more about the topics discussed here, see Singapore tax rates and Singapore income tax guides.

Miami, FL ( Pressreleasestudio ) September 4, 2009 – Discountmugs.com announced today the arrival of brand new promotional calculators.  These printed calculators come in a rainbow of colors and a multitude of styles.  From small pocket calculators to hand held calculators to carabiner calculators, Discountmugs.com has it all.  Customers are finding these promotional calculators a great find, as many of their customers need them to calculate their business expenses and create budgets.

Sales are expected to reach an all time high on these custom printed calculators because these promotional products are something that everyone can use.  They are a handy and unique promotional product, something that most people wouldn’t think of getting.  But, they are highly effective for branding businesses and promoting events.

Printed calculators are quickly becoming a trend in the promotional products industry.  That’s because everyone can use them at some point in their days or weeks.  Whenever someone sees or uses an imprinted calculator, they automatically think of the business or event that it is promoting.

Personalized calculators have two functions: to calculate numbers and to promote businesses or events.  When a promotional product like this can tackle two functions at the same time it is sure to be a winning product.  And, Discountmugs.com is now carrying calculators at every day discount prices.  These low sales prices will remain in effect indefinitely.

Discountmugs.com is proud to offer custom calculators to their customers.  It is just one more promotional product that customers can choose from to effectively promote their businesses or events and succeed.

Contact:
Discountmugs.com,
6905 NW 25th Street,
Miami, FL 33122

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The Mailing Room would like to share their years of experience of money saving in the office.

As we all know in this current economic climate we have to work that little bit harder (and smarter) to get new business or build on relationships with existing customers. So, every opportunity we have to present ourselves or get in front of customers must be taken. Below are a couple of tips which we have found quite simple, yet effective by using a folding inserting machine in our mailing room. Don’t worry if you don’t mail in large volumes, you can get a machine that’s cost effective for just a few 100 items per week.

1) A folder inserter is an integral part of any mailing room, you’ll save time and money just by having one
2) You can include a mail piece with existing mail such as invoices or statements advertising your other services/goods.
3) Once you have your folder inserter it can be used for sending out mail shots, newsletters or periodicals.
4) Combine it with a franking machine and the savings on your post will also add up

What does the Folder Inserter do?
Its simple, it takes a pile of letters or mailers, folds them up in the required format and then inserts them into the envelope for you. Easy!

Franking machines can save on average at least 2p on a first class, 3p on a second class and 6p on large letters and at the same time, giving mail a professional image. A professional image on an envelope could give you the edge when tendering for new business for example with personalisation of the franking imprint. A franking machine saves instantly on postage costs but also labour costs compared with the process of weighing and sticking individual stamps on. That coupled with the more professional look mean franking machines are the way forward for today’s businesses.

The type of machine you will need will mainly depend on the volume of your mail. If you want to have a look at a great range of folder inserters and franking machines from compact desktop versions to models that meet complex mailroom demands, visit the website of The Mailing Room on http://www.themailingroom.com

Miami, FL ( PressreleaseStudio ) August 11, 2009 – Discountmugs.com announced today that it launched three new promotional tote bags to its already existing successful line of custom tote bags.  Two of the styles are made out of polycanvas and one style is made out of non-woven polypropylene.  All are recyclable and eco-friendly.  The tote bags that are made out of non-woven polypropylene have aluminum insulation to keep groceries fresh.

Promotional tote bags are quickly becoming one of the hottest promotional products on the market.  According to a 2008 ASI Study (Advertising Specialty Institute) about the effectiveness of Promotional Products versus other Advertising Media: Tote bags were reported to be used most frequently with respondents indicating that they used their bags an average of nine times per month.

The tote bags Discountmugs.com provides will prove to be just as effective.  For just a few dollars, you can have your logo imprinted on these customized tote bags, giving you the promotional power your business or event needs.  People are using printed tote bags for just about everything—from grocery shopping to going to the beach or pool.  What’s more, every time they use their personalized tote bags they are helping you advertise.  Other people see their customized tote bags and see your logo, giving them a branded image of your company.  That’s exactly what you should be looking for when you decide to use promotional products like tote bags to promote your business or event.

Discountmugs.com’s tote bags are durable, strong, and long lasting.  Giving away these promotional tote bags means you’ll have many years of advertising and promotion.  These tote bags will never fail you, as people will keep using them again and again, month after month.  The really nice thing about Discountmugs.com’s line of tote bags is that they come in all kinds of recyclable materials, including cotton, jute, polyester, and non-woven polypropylene.  So, if you want to “go green” you can with these wonderful custom tote bags.

Offered at a fraction of the cost as the competition, Discountmugs.com provides promotional tote bags at low, everyday wholesale prices that are 30-50% cheaper than competitors.  Plus, free shipping is offered on all tote bags.

During this summer season, no other promotional product compares like Discountmugs.com’s promotional tote bags.  They are eco-friendly, in demand, and recyclable.  They are great for giving away at trade shows, corporate events, and school events.  There is not one place that a promotional tote bag doesn’t have a place and Discountmugs.com is your source for these high-in-demand totes.

Contact:
Discountmugs.com,
6905 NW 25th Street,
Miami, FL 33122

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Miami, FL ( PressReleaseStudio ) August 6, 2009 – Discountmugs.com announced today the launch of its new line of custom promotional notebooks, jotters, and padfolios.  The launch of the new line of printed notebooks, jotters, and padfolios comes in response to high customer demand for the products.  Apparently, notebooks, jotters, and padfolios make excellent promotional and employee gifts.

Custom printed notebooks, jotters, and padfolios make excellent gifts because they are the classy and sophisticated alternative to the legal pad.  People can jot down ideas and notes in these notebooks, jotters, and padfolios with ease as the proudly carry them wherever they go.  If you purchase these customized notebooks, jotters, and portfolios for your employees, you will create a sense of unity and will have the team thinking on the same page.  If you use them as promotional products, these imprinted notebooks, jotters, and padfolios are so nice that your customers will be thanking you.

Most of the padfolios come in classic black leatherette, however there are some that are two-toned or brown.  There is definitely something for everyone in this new line.  You can choose from a plethora of selections in all sizes.  A small jotter is nice for those who need to carry paper with them in their pocket.  A notebook or portfolio is great for those who have to go to lengthy meetings.

These custom printed notebooks, jotters, and portfolios are also great for school kids.  Every school kid needs paper to write down notes and assignments and these notebooks, jotters, and portfolios are perfect for that use.  College students will particularly like the leatherette padfolios as they have begun to start a more professional life.

The imprinted notebooks, jotters, and padfolios are also good to use for fund raisers.  You could give them away at your next membership drive as well.  For example, with each new membership give away a free notebook, jotter, or portfolio with your logo printed on them.  This is a nice way of saying “thank you” to your new members.

Discountmugs.com is pleased to carry this new line of notebooks, jotters, and padfolios.  The company makes it point to always provide what the customer wants and with this launch, they are doing just that.  Customers asked for the products and Discountmugs.com provides.  It is the goal of Discountmugs.com to provide as many promotional products as possible as customers request them.  There is no other promotional products company that responds to its customers as quickly and positively as Discountmugs.com.

Contact:
Discountmugs.com,
6905 NW 25th Street,
Miami, FL 33122

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Fort Lauderdale, FL ( PressReleaseStudio ) August 01 ,2009  – Scorpion Performance, Inc., an American manufacturer of precision parts for high performance engines, is proud to announce that Chevy High Performance magazine chose Scorpion 1.6:1 ratio rocker arms for a hot new engine build. A complete description and many photographs of the build can be see in an online article titled ‘358 Small Block Cylinder Head & Rocker Arm Upgrade – Bigger Is Better’ at http://www.chevyhiperformance.com/tech/engines_drivetrain/cams_heads_valvetrain/0905chp_358_small_block_cylinder_head_rocker_arm_upgrade/index.html

According to author John Nelson, “Moving more air through this motor with a set of big, 235cc runner Motown 23-degree cylinder heads, teamed with a bump in cam specs via a set of Scorpion 1.6:1 rocker arms, proved to be exactly a formula our test subject liked – especially at the track.” The engine picked up 16 horsepower, more torque and ran a three-tenths better elapsed time at the track.

Visit Scorpion Racing Products website at http://www.scorpionracingproducts.com for more information or to purchase Scorpion Performance rocker arms and a complete line of valve train products. The new Scorpion Racing Products catalog can also be viewed and downloaded on this site.

Contact:

Scott Reynolds,
3000 S.W. 4th Avenue,
Fort Lauderdale,
Florida 33315,U.S.A
Phone 954-779-3600
Fax 954-779-3029
www.scorpionperformance.com

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Miami, FL ( PressReleaseStudio ) July 31, 2009 – Discountmugs.com announces a new line of BPA-free reusable aluminum water bottles.  These water bottles are top-of-the-line, eco-friendly, and are cheaper than most water bottles you find on the market today.  In an effort to promote a healthy environment, Discountmugs.com has launched this line of custom water bottles to help people drink their water with the earth on their minds.  By replacing plastic bottles with these reusable aluminum water bottles, people can be more earth conscientious.

The fact that these printed water bottles are BPA-free is also another effort on Discountmugs.com’s part.  The company is trying to help people be more health conscientious.  Since the bottles are BPA-free, they do not carry the chemical that mimics estrogen and can cause prostate cancer.  Most plastic bottles carry BPA and are harmful to your body.  But, Discountmugs.com is now offer these BPA-free bottles at tremendous savings so that everyone can afford them and be healthy.

An added plus about these customized water bottles is that they can be used as promotional products.  They can be used to promote businesses, fund raisers, corporate events, and school events.  Anything you need to promote, these water bottles can do it for you.  All you have to do is have your logo printed on the side of the aluminum water bottles, which Discountmugs.com can do for you, and give them away for free.  What is great about this is that you are not only using them for promotional purposes, you are helping people be healthy and helping the environment be healthy.

Eco-friendly water bottles are not just a trend.  They are something that everyone needs to consider using if we are going to protect our environment.  Companies like Discountmugs.com not only understand this, they implement it through their products and services.  Discountmugs.com is going green by offering reusable water bottles.

With their everyday low prices, purchasing these water bottles will not weigh heavy on your budget.  They are just as much cost-effective as they are healthy.  One simple reusable water bottle can cost as little as $2.99—and you can keep refilling it whenever you want.  A plastic bottle of water at your local grocery store can cost that much and you end up throwing the bottle away.  Think how many times you buy a bottle of water like this and how much you are wasting, not to mention risking your health and that of the environment’s.

To make it even easier on people to use reusable aluminum water bottles, Discountmugs.com is offering free set up and free shipping.

Contact:
Discountmugs.com,
6905 NW 25th Street,
Miami, FL 33122

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When you are a business in San Diego and you are looking for signs to help promote your business, there are a number of business signs San Diego businesses like yours can use to help with advertising and marketing. The signs banners El Cajon businesses can use include nylon banners, directional signs, vehicle wraps, routered signs, and so much more. The kind of signs you choose include signs for indoor use, outdoor use, display signs, and point of purchase signs and so much more.

When choosing the kind of sign to use for your business, there are a number of formats and designs that can be seen in the business signs San Diego establishments and companies are using these days. You can base your choices from what you can readily see around you with the signs banners El Cajon businesses and companies sport for their own use, or you can come up with your own designs that stem from your own ideas. Making signs that can attract customers and increase the revenue of your business can also be done with the help of artists and sign makers who know what catches the eye of potential customers and the people around you.

Some of the business signs San Diego establishments and businesses use include illuminated signs that are found above their business, and these signs can be seen made in many different styles. These can be made in the form of single letters that are then put together in what is called a Channel Letter Sign. The use of signs banners El Cajon businesses have outside their buildings is also a good type of sign to have since it promotes name or brand familiarity with the constant repetition of the brand name on banners placed one after the other along a path teeming with people.

When it comes to the business signs San Diego entrepreneurs and businessmen use on their delivery vehicles, the way to go these days is by vehicle wraps. These artistic signs are easier and faster to make than custom painting your delivery van with the use of paint. Using vehicle wraps will allow you to get the exact design you want on your automobile without having to wait days for the paint to dry and without the possibility of having to have the sign redone should it come out all wrong due to mistakes in the painting of it.

When you are a business in El Cajon and you are looking to promote your business with the use of the many different signs banners El Cajon sign makers can give you, try to do a bit of research first before you do choose a sign maker. Make sure that they get your signs right and your designs done correctly to ensure that you do get the kind of signs you want and need for your business. These signs will help you bring in the kind of revenue you want and need to keep your business going or to grow it even bigger than it already is. With the help of well thought out and well made signs, you can achieve such goals for your establishment or enterprise.

Having the right kind of business signs San Diego residents will take notice of and signs banners El Cajon businesses can use will help you increase your revenue through product and name recognition.

So you have decided to engage the services of a virtual assistant or remote assistant to help you in your work. This is potentially one of the best business decisions you could have made.  However, there are a few things you need to take note of in order to make the best use of virtual assistant services.

The first thing you need to do after engaging the services of a virtual assistant is get to know the person. Whether you choose to do this over online chat, telephone, or even email is up to you. The main purpose of doing this is to establish a good and effective working relationship with your virtual assistant. Remember to be polite. Find out as much as you can about your virtual assistant but do not pry into personal situations.  Instead, focus on things that are directly relevant to the work that the assistant will be doing for you, such as computer skills, experience with creating presentations, exposure to CRM databases and other topics of that nature.

Always be clear and explicit with your instructions.  For example, if you want your remote assistant to do a spreadsheet, be specific about the number results you need, what the headings are, the font to be used, font size, and other necessary details. If these details are not important to you, then you can skip them.  Try not to leave room for confusion.

Everyone who needs to learn a new task experiences a learning curve.  Naturally, your virtual assistant will need time to get familiarized with your tasks and to adapt to your working style.  So try to be as helpful as possible at the beginning of the relationship.

Finally, sort out any issues you may have with your personal assistant at the outset. If, for example, you dislike the way some sentences are phrased, then convey your thoughts.  This way, you will not build up any resentment towards your virtual assistant.  All it takes is a friendly request on your part and your virtual assistant will be sure to follow your suggestion.

All the tips mentioned will help pave the way for a successful and enjoyable working relationship between you and your virtual assistant.

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