April 2012 - THE APPROVED INDEX BLOG

Best Business Services Website: Workbooks.com

After much deliberation we're very happy to announce that Workbooks.com have won our 2012 award for best business services website.We found the depth, clarity and user-friendliness of this site unparalled in its category. Congratulations Workbooks on creating...

Apr 26, 2012 Jamie Griffiths Approved Index, Business News, Web Design Best Practice

Best Office Equipment Website: Neopost UK

We are very pleased to announce that the winner of our supplier website award in the office equipment category is www.neopost.co.ukWho are they?Founded in the UK in 1924 Neopost has grown to become a global supplier of mailroom equipment and software including...

Apr 24, 2012 Jamie Griffiths Approved Index, Web Design Best Practice, Website Design

The Approved Index Supplier Website Awards 2012

In the age of online marketing a business website is a make or break feature. Done well it can capture your intended audience's attention and draw them into a relationship with your brand. Done badly it can turn off a potential customer in record time. And wit...

Apr 23, 2012 Jamie Griffiths Approved Index, Marketing News and Advice, Web Design Best Practice, Website Design

Is Cutting Red Tape the Key to Economic Recovery?

With the Jumpstart Our Business Startups (or JOBS) Act having just passed in Washington, the drumbeat for cutting regulations for SMEs in the UK is reaching a deafening volume. This recent article in the Birmingham Post has university professor Francis Gree...

Apr 20, 2012 Jamie Griffiths Business News

Boon or Blip: The Franking Industry & Stamp Price Rises

As you will no doubt already know the Royal Mail last week anounced a big hike in the price of stamps and, therefore, in the cost of sending unfranked mail.(If you didn't know you can read all about it here.)On the face of it the increases of 30% and 39% respe...

Apr 4, 2012 Jamie Griffiths Business News, Small Business Tips