Business Review

The Lodge, Grenada

2010-01-12T06:32:00.005Z

The Lodge is a 100% vegan guest house, a Carbon Neutral Vegan retreat, in Grenada in the Caribbean. It is set amid almost 3 acres of grounds over 600 feet above sea level, and is surrounded by the mountains and tropical rain forests of Grenada, overlooking the beautiful Caribbean Sea.

This vegan paradise is built in a classically Caribbean style to benefit from the Trade Winds making your stay much cooler than shore side.

The Lodge is one of only a smally handful of vegan holiday destinations in the world and is the only 100% vegan establishment in the region.

It offers an exclusive eco-vegan experience where vegans, vegetarians and those with special dietary requirements including diabetics, celiacs, and those with specific religious or cultural needs, together with anyone who is interested in an alternative life-style, can relax secure in the knowledge that they won't be offered anything to which they are physically or ethically averse.

This means guests don't even have to worry about any "hidden" ingredients like chicken stock, butter or lard. When one adds the ecological aspect to The Lodge's modus operandi its product is, quite literally, the only establishment of its kind anywhere in the world.

Online Accountancy Services

2009-12-31T03:28:00.001Z

Online Accountancy Services is a Norfolk-based enterprise managed by Karen Butler, a fellow member of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants, who is its sole proprietor. The service is available on-site to local clients, and online elsewhere.

Being a small business itself Online Accountancy Services is familiar with the requirements and concerns of its clients, and is able to take an appropriate approach. Customers are able to engage in person with one dedicated member of staff at all times.

Online Accountancy Services is a sister company to Tax Return Online Services, featured elsewhere on this site.

Mr. Gadget

2009-12-29T19:24:00.000Z

Mr. Gadget is an Australian interactive site trading in the latest gadgets, electronic devices and accessories as well as inviting reviews and feedback from its many users (nearly 37,000 signed-up subscribers at the time of writing).

It is a useful resource for special offers across a range of products including cameras, laptops, games and indeed just about any modern technological device. It also boasts a worldwide delivery service.

VeryGoodService.com

2009-12-29T19:00:00.001Z

VeryGoodService.com is a web-based resource dedicated pretty much to what it says on the tin - announcing and reviewing companies that provide their customers with a very good service.

Its focus is on award-winning enterprises, however it boasts resident contributors who provide us with a taste of their own particular likes. There is also a facility for visitors to contribute their own suggestions.

The site has a very professional appearance, is easy on the eye and simple to navigate. All in all it is well worth a visit.

Tax Return Online Services

2009-12-29T18:26:00.001Z

Tax Return Online Services offers a very simple yet cost-efficient service in which your Self Assessment Tax Return is completed accurately and in a timely fashion by a qualified ACCA (Association of Chartered Certified Accountants) accountant with eighteen years' experience of accounting and tax laws who is registered with the Inland Revenue as an agent.

The customer is offered a personal, one-to-one service and will be attended to by the same member of staff at all times, developing the familiarity and trust that is essential in building a good professional relationship between client and service provider.

There is simply no reason to waste your own precious time visiting an accountant when the same service can be provided online at a fraction of the cost.

For more information or to request a quote without obligation just visit the website by clicking here. Prices begin at £75.

PartyPacks.co.uk

2009-11-13T19:38:00.002Z

Party Packs is a Somerset-based online supplier of party goods. Established in 1986 by Kate Turner as Party Packs for Pubs, the company specialises in fancy dress costumes, balloons, novelties, tableware and decorations. Its customer base includes managed house chains and major brewers plus schools, universities, local authorities, community groups, children's centres and charities as well as private customers who can take advantage of its wholesale prices.

The website advertises over 7,000 products and delivery is available throughout the United Kingdom.

Quintadena

2009-11-13T19:18:00.000Z

Quintadena is a Quotation Software specialist and is the only company in the UK that is exclusively focused on working with the award-winning QuoteWerks software.

QuoteWerks Quotation Software can always be tailored to meet the specific needs of your business. Where required the company will enable the use of this software and make it possible for the customer to log on to the system from anywhere in the world.

Last year Quintadena won World Number One QuoteWerks Solution Partner status for the second year running. To contact Quintadena call 0121 669 1111, or e-mail sales@quintadena.com. To subscribe to its e-mail Newsletter click here.

Big FREE Bet

2009-11-13T19:01:00.000Z

Big FREE Bet is a neat and easy-to-navigate website which draws attention to the plethora of free bets offered by leading online sportsbooks as they compete for your business.

With just a little imagination it is easy for anybody to make £200 or even more simply by opening accounts with these books, placing a first bet and then profiting from the free bet offered to the new customer as an enticement to sign up.

Big FREE Bet takes you directly to those sportsbooks, explains in simple terms what they are offering, and even provides some sports news and previews into the bargain.

Ident-a-Pet

2009-11-13T18:53:00.000Z

Ident-a-Pet is an innovative pet identity project which assists the owners of lost dogs to retreive their much loved pets - with a little help.

Dog owners sign up with Ident-a-Pet for a small fee and the pet is given a unique registration number and identity tag (pictured right) which also carries the telephone number of a 24-hour service which can be called whenever the pet is found.

The customer is also provided with a set of flyers and Ident-a-Pet takes care of all the necessary calls to your local police station, dog warden and pet rescue centres.

Ingleborough View Guest House

2009-11-13T18:33:00.000Z

Ingleborough View (above) is a bed and breakfast establishment in Ingleton - "land of glens, waterfalls and caves" - a small market town in the scenic Yorkshire Dales.

Proprietors Geoff and Sue King run a picturesque, friendly and well-equipped guest house with a wonderful view along the valley, to the hills and beyond.

The tariff is available here - please note the special deals available until the end of March 2010.

Sports Winning

2009-11-13T18:06:00.000Z

Sports Winning is a multi-faceted sports betting website which provides advice and information on sports and financial trading, horse racing, promotions and arbitrage.

Those familiar with the practice of sports arbitrage - "arbing" to some - will know that guaranteed profits can be made provided the bettor has some starting capital to invest and not a little nerve, as mistakes can prove costly. It is not unusual for "arbers" to make tens of thousands of pounds (or dollars or euros) each year by backing every side of a bet at favourable odds, locking in a small guaranteed profit each time.

Sports Winning explains how it all works, and reviews some services that save the customer the trouble of seeking out "arbs" manually by visiting each and every bookmaker and comparing odds.

Spot Edinburgh Hotels

2009-11-13T16:46:00.000Z

Spot Edinburgh Hotels is a superb one-stop interactive resource for anybody seeking accommodation in Scotland's capital city.

Whether you are looking for somewhere to stay during the Edinburgh Festival (the Fringe to some), visiting Edinburgh Castle, are away on business or simply holidaying, Spot Edinburgh has the low-down on every mode of accommodation, irrespective of whether you are looking for 5* luxury or the most basic of budget accommodation.

The Rutland Hotel, Kew House, The Chester Residence, Kingsburgh House - every one of them is featured, along with an easy-to-use booking form.

You can book online at Spot Edinburgh, and you can sign up for its Newsletter and receive Special Offers by clicking here.

Racing Diary

2009-11-13T16:19:00.000Z

Racing Diary provides free football (soccer) and horse racing betting tips, the latter provided by Carl Harris (pictured left), a successful racehorse owner who makes his living from betting on horse racing and also as a professional racing tipster. Carl writes a daily column for Betfair and has been featured on the Suntalk radio show.

As well as regular tips the site provides useful news updates, race commentaries, a live vidiprinter and information about free bets available at most of the major bookies. Advice is also provided on laying (voting against the selection) as well as traditional betting.

Carl is a freelance writer and is available for racing analysis. His telephone number is 0845 644 7000, or he can be contacted by e-mail at carl@racingdiary.co.uk.

Three Shires Wills

2009-11-13T16:01:00.000Z

Three Shires Wills was established by David Smith to offer customers a personalised Will Writing, Specialist Legal Advice and Inheritance Tax Planning service from the comfort of their own home.

The company's policy is to be honest and upfront about the cost of the service. The prices, which are published on its website, are very competitive but just as importantly they are explained in full so as to avoid any of the unpleasant surprises that sometimes come with this type of service.

Three Shires is so called because its area of operation comprises the three counties of Oxon, Northants and Bucks. It is a member of the Society of Will Writers, the Institute of Professional Will Writers and the TAS network on independent Will Writers.

Testimonies to the efficiency and professionalism of Three Shires Wills can be seen on the website, which also provides a handy update of all the relevant news from the industry.

Anybody requiring the company's services can book an appointment by calling 01280 840 388. Alternatively, you may send an e-mail by using the online form at the site.

At the time of writing, Three Shires is offering 10% off all its published prices.