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Work smarter rather than harder! By Alex Tana Business coach.

May 12, 2011

Work smarter rather than harder! By Alex Tana We often hear the expression “work smarter but not harder”; but what does it actually mean? Whatever work you are involved, being a parent and running a home or running a home based/small business or working for someone, work takes a lot of our time and energy. [...]

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How to own a house without being on the legal title by Paul Wilks

March 18, 2011

How to own a house without being on the legal title? If you own a house then you will have your title registered at the Land Registry. That is simple enough. No more than four people can be registered as the legal owners and it should go without saying that all owners must be 18 [...]

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European judges have ruled it is illegal for insurers to offer different prices to men and women.

March 2, 2011

European judges have ruled it is illegal for insurers to offer different prices to men and women. The change will come into full force in December 2012. Martin Lewis, creator of MoneySavingExpert.com says: “This new sexless insurance ruling is a massive game changer. “With car insurance I think there’s some logic to this ban – [...]

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Isle of Wight The Baby and Toddler Event this April

February 7, 2011

The Baby and Toddler Event is believed to be the Isle of Wight’s first ever show dedicated to bumps,babes and tots, and any island business that caters for them! Held at Cowes Yacht Haven on 2/3 April, The Baby and Toddler Event will have exhibitors includingactivity groups, nurseries, gift companies, baby equipment retailers, photographers, fitness [...]

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Santa Specials – One of the UK’s Best!

December 15, 2010

Santa Specials – One of the UK’s Best! A national newspaper has named The Isle of Wight Steam Railway’s Santa Specials as one of the UK’s best pre-Christmas attractions! In a recent feature, the Sunday Mirror listed the Railway as one of nine top Christmas attractions around the UK at which to meet Father Christmas [...]

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Preview Boutique Newport

October 19, 2010

Welcome to Preview Boutique Newport. Women’s Clothing Boutique. A little of what you need … A lot of what you want. Sam and her staff welcome you into a warm and friendly atmosphere, offering a personalised service and honest advice.Step inside Preview Boutique and you are surrounded by a stunning selection of unusual day and [...]

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Isle of Wight Bake off this coming week- end 24th October

October 18, 2010

THE GREAT ISLAND BAKE-OFF Have you been inspired to get baking, after watching BBC2’s Great British Bake Off?  Well now there’s the chance to enter your best culinary creation into an Islandwide baking competition and win yourself some professional quality Pampered Chef cookware (www.pamperedchef.co.uk). The Great Island Bake-Off will be held on Sunday 24th October, 2-4 [...]

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THE GREAT ISLAND BAKE-OFF

October 6, 2010

THE GREAT ISLAND BAKE-OFF Have you been inspired to get baking, after watching BBC2’s Great British Bake Off?  Well now there’s the chance to enter your best culinary creation into an Islandwide baking competition and win yourself some professional quality Pampered Chef cookware (www.pamperedchef.co.uk). Premier supplier of essential and beautiful kitchen tools, The Pampered Chef [...]

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Dancewear shop in Shanklin FlexDancewear

September 28, 2010

The opening of a new dancewear shop in Shanklin means that specialist dance clothing,shoes and accessories are now available right here on the Island. Dancing, whether it’s for exercise, competition, performance or just for fun has never beenmore popular but until recently, people looking for a well stocked, specialist dancewearoutlet have had to travel to [...]

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Isle of Wight Small Businesses and Talents take to the World Wide Stage

July 15, 2010

Launched on the 28th May 2010, notinthewightstreet.com, has emerged as a clear favourite on the worldwide web. Bringing together many small independent Island retailers and local creative talents it is offering a multitude of unique and special gifts for sale all in one place. Co-creators, Jo and Mike of Bembridge Emporium, state that “some of [...]

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