Here at ABS towers, for once the vote casting was unanimous – we both wanted Yasmina to win, and win she did! We have to be honest and say this is the only series we have watched – how we have managed to miss it in previous years we don’t know, but this journey of Yasmina’s has been a delight to watch. Not sure about basil and strawberry chocolates but Sir Alan obviously thought they were ok! Well done Yasmina, and commiserations to pretty, highly capable but completely robotic Kate. Read all the up to date info here
Posts Tagged ‘Technology’
Mad as it may sound that is what 73% of people polled by the government in the UK believe. From our point of view we would find it virtually impossible to run our business without broadband and liken the effect of no internet connection to having a limb chopped off in the rare event that our connection goes down. Is it because we have got used to it? Or is it really an essential part of every day life now? Interested to hear your comments, and if you want to read more about it then see here
An intuitive approach to online search from Microsoft, as their new search engine Bing is launched. Bing uses the vertical search principle and works hard to provide focused user friendly results via four areas …
Microsoft says:
“Bing is specifically designed to build on the benefits of today’s search engines but begins to move beyond this experience with a new approach to user experience and intuitive tools to help customers make better decisions, focusing initially on four key vertical areas: making a purchase decision, planning a trip, researching a health condition or finding a local business.”
We have tried this and like it – ‘a fresh stylish approach to searching the net, which delivers relevent results’ -Â but will we all leave Google for it … time will tell. Try it yourself and let us know what you think http://www.bing.com/
Just launched, Business by Numbers is the world’s first online ‘cloud based’ tool and therefore comes with a number of unique benefits ensuring that any business gets off to the best possible start.
Business by Numbers, powered by Sigma, is bespoke software that works as a business calculator and simulator. Simple to follow & easy to navigate,  it’s designed to look and function like spreadsheets. You are however, now in control of your own powerful database.Â
-      No software downloads – software is accessed via your browserÂ
-      Data is automatically saved – no lost work if your connection fails  Â
-      Data is stored securely online in your unique account
- Â Â Â Â Â Work online with others in real time
Assess your business ideas; investigate “what if” scenarios; simulate your business in numbers and get to grips with how your business needs to function.Â
Check it out and test it FREE at www.businessbynumbers.co.uk
