Press Releases from QueryClick Ltd (89 total)
Umbrella Company Tarpon Buoyed by Recent Report Showing Rise in London Employmen …
A joint report by the Confederation of British Industry (CBI) and KPMG has revealed that more firms in London are hiring as normal in comparison with 6 months ago. This is great news for (http://www.tarpon-uk.com) umbrella contractors in and around the capital according to umbrella contracting firm Tarpon.
The findings of the report demonstrated that redundancies have fallen in London, whilst hiring has improved over the past 6…
Umbrella Company Tarpon Encourages All Employers To Be Ready For Upcoming AWR Le …
Umbrella Company Tarpon are excited at the prospect of new legislation known as The Agency Workers Regulation (AWR), also known as the Agency Workers' Directive (AWD). Currently planned to come into effect on the 1st October 2011.
This new legislation will allow the agency worker to be entitled to certain benefits from the first day of working through to the entitlements after 12 weeks to the same basic working and…
Mint Hotel Searches For Superstar Chef
Group-wide competition for young talent is launched.
Award-winning city-centre hotel brand Mint Hotel (minthotel.com/) has launched its Star Chef Competition, designed to showcase the talent of junior level chefs within its signature restaurant City Café.
“The prize up for grabs is fantastic,” says Scott Macdonald Group Executive Chef at Mint Hotel.
“The winner will receive a five-day stage at two Michelin-starred restaurant Hibiscus. They will also receive a commemorative Villeroy and Boch plate…
The London 2012 Preparations on Time and on Budget, Say Mint Hotel
With the construction work for the London Olympics said to be on time and under budget, Mint Hotel look forward to the biggest international sporting event coming to the UK for the first time in 64 years.
Following the news from the Olympic Delivery Authority that the building work on the Olympic Park, the London 2012 Olympic site is not only running on time, but is also costing less than anticipated,…
Delivery Parcel Service ParcelsPlease Welcomes More Companies Becoming Carbon Ne …
Environmentally conscious ParcelsPlease, a reliable parcel delivery service in the UK, Europe and Worldwide (the B2C trading division of Consolidated Carriers Ltd), were one of the first UK logistics companies to be awarded a carbon neutral footprint, achieving ISO 14001 approval.
ParcelsPlease have praised many companies that are now following suit, and are very excited about other companies now increasing their involvement in reducing carbon emissions. Being accredited as carbon neutral…
Firstnumber Welcomes The Proposals To Cut EU Mobile 'Roaming' Prices
The recent proposal of cuts being made to mobile phone roaming charges while in the EU has been widely acclaimed by firstnumber, a service provider that offer cheap international calls from anywhere in the UK.
The proposal made by the European Commission is aimed at reducing mobile phone costs when making calls, sending texts and browsing the internet anywhere in the EU. With the intention of making it the same price…
QueryClick Announce Company Expansion with New London Office
Leading SEO company QueryClick are set to expand their business by opening a new office in London, and are looking for applicants for a dynamic and exciting role.
The innovative search marketing company QueryClick have announced that they are to open a new office in London to help them expand their growing business and expand their brand presence into Europe. The office, which is to be in Central London, represents a…
What Are the Issues Around Cloud Computing?
commissum explain all the issues of cloud computing, and explain all about the benefits it can bring small companies.
When we mention cloud computing to our SME clients as a possible solution for the cost effective management of their services, we often get asked “but what are the risk of trusting our information to someone else?” At commissum we believe that many of the issues relating to cloud computing are not…
T-Mobile and Orange Team Up With Vodafone and O2 to Develop Payment Technology
T-Mobile and Orange team up with Vodafone and O2 to develop payment technology
T-Mobile and Orange, now part of Everything Everywhere, are joining forces with Vodafone and O2 to develop a "wave and pay" system on network handsets.
T-Mobile UK (www.t-mobile.co.uk) and Orange UK, which merged last year to form Everything Everywhere, are now teaming up with two more of the nation's biggest mobile phone operators to develop payment technology for…
Two-year old accidentally leaks news of a plot to lock out protesters when playi …
Following news that a two-year-old girl accidentally leaked plans to lock out dock workers in Australia, cheap call provider Firstnumber advises parents to keep their mobiles to themselves.
Shipping company Patrick Stevedores has been caught planning to lock warfies in Australia out of the docks, thanks to the curiosity of a two-year-old.
The revelation has caused relationships between opposing sides of a long running disagreement between dock workers,…
commissum at Infosec Europe 2011
Another Infosec Europe has come and gone. Once again, commissum had a strong presence; the company’s sixth year of exhibiting at this premier event.
Information Security experts commissum [http://www.commissum.com] managed to make the even a great success, despite visitor numbers being reported as 15% down on the previous year owing to the timing falling immediately before the Easter and Royal Wedding holiday weekends. We had over 500 visitors to the commissum…
Rising oil prices could see the cost of air courier services rocket, say parcel …
The fluctuating cost of oil is nothing new but a recent surge in price has caused a knock-on effect which has – so far – been felt most prominently in the aviation industry.
While Shell shareholders celebrated a 41 percent rise in first quarter profits, airlines such as Delta Airlines and US Continental Holdings responded to the rocketing price of oil by adding $420 of fuel surcharges on flights to…
City Hotel Brand Mint Hotel Encouraged By Scottish Hotels Performance In Recent …
Yesterday, temperatures in Scotland ranked as the highest in the UK, with Aberdeen reaching 23 degrees Celsius on the mercury. It seems however that the country not only tops the climatic charts, but also the hospitality performance rankings.
In a survey carried out by a leading UK accountancy firm, figures revealed that Scottish hotels recorded the most consistent room yield levels of the UK hotel industry over the past…
Cheap international call provider – Firstnumber.co.uk – offers Brits an affo …
A UK based cheap international call provider has pledged to help people living in Britain keep in touch with family members and friends in Thailand as the country begins its new year celebrations.
Www.Firstnumber.co.uk currently offers over 250 access codes that allow consumers to make cheap international calls at a heavily discounted rate; Thailand is just one of the countries serviced by the company.
Traditionally celebrated from the 13th -…
Bing's move towards social networking integration is a smart move, says SEO comp …
Microsoft's Bing has been trying to chip away at Google's prime position in a number of ways, and now the search engine has revealed a new social integration strategy sure to get industry experts talking.
As an increasing number of web users turn to social networks for information and breaking news, search engines are being forced to reassess their traditional methods of ranking. This means that search engine results are…
Google moving into mobile phone credit cards, SEO company Queryclick.com says it …
Mountain View giant Google is said to be considering a move into mobile phone credit card payments, according to sources speaking to the Wall Street Journal.
Reports suggest that the search engine is poised to forge bonds with MasterCard and Citigroup so that Android users will have the ability to pay for purchases with the help of 'near-field communications' technology (NFC).
At the launch of the Nexus S, allusions were made…
SEO Experts QueryClick Welcome Launch of Google's New Online Magazine Think Quar …
In a word dominated by constant algorithm updates and product launches, Google's release of this polished, beautifully crafted, and highly informative magazine (or book as it is referred to by the search engine giant) offers a more reflective and in-depth look at the wider issues surrounding online business.
As Matt Brittin, Managing Director of Google's UK and Ireland Operations, insists, Think Quarterly is:
“...a breathing space in a busy world. It's a…
Prospect of Royal Wedding and London Olympics Excites City Centre Hotel Brand Mi …
Whilst the global recession has taken its toll across a broad spectrum of industries, forcing spending cuts, staff reductions and revenue depletion, the hotel industry in London has defied such a decline.
Its ability to not only maintain a level playing field, but to continue to grow year-on-year, has made the London hotel market a “bubble” of financial security amidst an otherwise volatile hotel sector.
For Mint Hotel [http://www.minthotel.com], the…
Real Time Hotel Rates Within Google Maps Results Embraced by The Award-Winning M …
Earlier this year came the launch of a new Google Maps feature which aggregates real-time hotel rates – courtesy of various booking sites such as Expedia.com and Hotels.com – and displays them alongside the hotel results. This addition to the listings, in which average price and availability are now available as well as customer reviews and location, has received mixed reviews from industry experts.
While some view the development as a…
GRC – Governance, Risk and Compliance
GRC is a recent acronym that has quickly spread among the senior management community around the world. Initially this was sparked by the fallout from a number of major corporate governance scandals, including those affecting Enron, Tyco and WorldCom; all of which led to the enactment of the US Sarbanes-Oxley Act and the concept of a more holistic view of Governance, Risk and Compliance. Interest has also grown rapidly in…
Closure of MyBlogLog Indicative of The Stifling Effects of The Yahoo Brand Accor …
It comes as no surprise that the MyBlogLog service will be closing this year, following the leaked statement in December 2010 concerning the closure of a stream of services including Delicious, Yahoo Buzz and Yahoo Picks. The leaked screenshot surfaced when it was posted to Twitter by former Yahoo employee and founder of MyBlogLog, Eric Marcoullier.
MyBlogLog was acquired by Yahoo little over 3 years ago fro a sum of…
Bing's Integration of Facebook 'Likes' Is The Next Phase In Social Search, Claim …
True to form, the world of social media shows little sign of slowing down in terms of infiltrating every aspect of our lives; search engines being no exception.
While Google laid bare plans to include relevant content from social media sources such as YouTube, Flickr and Twitter, Microsoft's own search engine – Bing – has been preparing its move into the realm of social search with a much touted tie with…
Google's Decision To Include Social Media Updates In SERPs Is The Latest Move To …
In true Google style, barely a month goes by without the search giant making a tweak here or a change there to its algorithm.
While some changes are kept under lock and key to prevent spammers and unethical SEO practices degrading the quality of search results, other tweaks are allowed to create something of a stir.
Google's most recent announcement regarding its inclusion of social media results in SERPs was…
With the Recent Acquisition of The Huffington Post by Internet Veteran AOL, Onli …
The whole is greater than the sum of its parts, or so Arianna Huffington would have us believe with her “1 + 1 = 11” summation of the AOL acquisition of the establishment-wary, left of centre provider of news and lifestyle items, opinions, and high profile contributions; The Huffington Post.
A press release issued by AOL and The Huffington Post announced on the 7th February that the amalgamation of…
The new PCI DSS version 2 is effective. What now?
The PCI Security Standards Council (PCI SSC) is a global, open industry standards body providing management of the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS), PIN Transaction Security (PTS) requirements and the Payment Application Data Security Standard (PA-DSS). The PCI SCC has released the new version 2 of its PCI Data Security Standard (PCI DSS) which has become effective on 1st January 2011.
The new standard begins the three year…
Global Recovery For International Tourism Welcomed By Mint Hotel
According to the UNWTO World Tourism Barometer, international tourism experienced a strong recovery over the past 12 months. With increasingly optimistic economic conditions emerging worldwide following the recession, 2010 witnessed a growing confidence in the tourism market.
It was revealed that while all regions recorded growing levels of tourist activity, it was within the emerging economies such as China and South American nations. This is in line…
Wikipedia Is The Site To Beat According To SEO Experts QueryClick.com
Wikipedia on Wikipedia:
“Wikipedia ( /ˌwɪkɪˈpiːdi.ə/ or /ˌwɪkiˈpiːdi.ə/ WIK-i-PEE-dee-ə) is a free, web-based, collaborative, multilingual encyclopedia project supported by the non-profit Wikimedia Foundation. Its 17 million articles (over 3.5 million in English) have been written collaboratively by volunteers around the world, and almost all of its articles can be edited by anyone with access to the site. Wikipedia was launched in 2001 by Jimmy Wales and Larry Sanger and has become…
SEO Experts QueryClick Welcome The Rise In Professional Usage of Social Media
The consistent growth of social media interaction throughout society has been a central topic of technological discourse over the past few years. The more recent uptake of the platform as a base from which to broaden business, as well as social connectivity, has become the latest development in the evolution of the social media phenomenon.
A study published by Trendstream on Tuesday demonstrates the progressive adoption of social…
Microsoft could upset the status quo with plans to join online TV battle with Ap …
It's been reported that Microsoft is on the brink of revealing a web connected television service that will directly rival those of its main competitors, Google and Apple.
The new device is expected to be showcased at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, and will mark yet another effort by the software giant to beat rivals by releasing its own version of already hyped products, claimed a spokesperson for…
Google plans education software for app shop - SEO company Queryclick.com says ' …
SEO experts Queryclick.com thinks Google is on the right track with plans to sell education software through its app store.
Always a company keen to look ahead for potential expansion, it's been revealed that Google is planning to sell education software through its app store.
The industry for online learning products in the USA has been predicted to reach a value of as much as $5 billion in coming years,…
Parcel Delivery Service Parcels Please [http://www.parcelsplease.co.uk] Avoid Ai …
As thousands of passengers remain stranded at Britain's major airport, the focus of much anger has been directed at BAA, the company responsible for the running of Heathrow. The airport was essentially closed down on Sunday following extreme weather conditions, and many were forced to book hotels, with others camping out on the terminal floors.
Such chaos has been a familiar addition to the Winter season this…
Mint Hotel [http://www.minthotel.com/toweroflondon/london-hotels.htm] Opens New …
The recently re-branded Mint Hotel (formerly known as City Inn) has this week opened its 2nd London hotel and 7th hotel location in total. The Mint Hotel Tower of London is a four star accommodation offering the same uncompromising standards of quality as ever.
The rooms, all 583 of them, are equipped with iMac entertainment systems, complete with high-speed internet access and Skype availability. Guests are also…
Search Engine Optimisation Experts QueryClick [http://uk.queryclick.com] Welcome …
Google has long dominated the search culture in society, providing solutions to all manner of queries. Whether you need directions, a plumber or a birthday present, for many the first stop is Google. It has entered into the social lexicon as a synonymous term for search itself; to “Google” something is to find the answer to your question.
The search engine giant has taken a step further into our…
Christmashamper.com Deliver Their Solution For A Vegetarian-Friendly Christmas
Traditionally, Christmas is something of a meat-eaters holiday with turkey, gammon and goose all familiar fayre around the dining table.
Nowadays, some 11% of the UK population is vegetarian however; throwing something of a carrot-shaped spanner into the works when it comes to the iconic Christmas roast.
Thankfully, the gourmet gurus at Christmas Hamper [http://www.christmashamper.com] have come up with the perfect solution this holiday season – a range of veggie…
Online shopping – Employer and Security Issues.
As Christmas is nearly upon us again, the last minute rush to buy the remaining
presents is intensifying. But according the APACS, the UK payments association
(apacs.org.uk), 85% shoppers find the high street too crowded and stressful.
Therefore many of us are increasingly using the internet to buy our presents; it
is easy, quick and you do not have to endure the cold weather or long queues.
Also, the presents are delivered to your door…
Could The Dilemma Of Buying For That 'Person Who Has Everything' Finally Be Over …
With only twenty-three days of shopping left to go, things are really starting to heat up for consumers battling against the icy conditions, determined to buy friends, family and colleagues that perfect Christmas gift.
Whilst Christmas wish-lists and dropping the odd hint might go some way to help make Christmas gift giving that little bit more straightforward, each year still poses the dilemma – what to get for the person who…
City Inn rebrands as Mint Hotel in advance of opening two new hotels.
Embargo: 0700 hours Monday 29 November 2010. City Inn [http://www.minthotel.com/index.html] has rebranded as Mint Hotel in advance of opening two new hotels in prime locations in London [http://www.minthotel.com/toweroflondon/london-hotels.htm] and Amsterdam [http://www.minthotel.com/amsterdam/amsterdam-hotels.htm] nearly doubling the number of rooms. Mint Hotel will open a second London property of 583 rooms at the Tower of London, in Pepys Street (EC3) on 20th December 2010 and is expanding overseas for the first time with…
Yahoo Says It's Focused on The Future, SEO Company Queryclick.com Says It Should …
With the search sphere becoming ever more social, Yahoo's CEO Carol Bartz promises the struggling company still has its eye on the future - despite falling profits and rumoured downsizing. SEO experts Queryclick.com claim Yahoo is wise to keep an eye on the future, but shouldn't ignore search.
Last week, the CEO denied rumours that the company - whose stocks were lower at the close of business last Tuesday than they…
Controlling Lone Worker Risk through Effective Technology Solutions.
Following the recent drastic announcements by the Sentencing Guidelines Council that advises Courts in the award of punishments as the consequences for firms contravening health and safety legislation, Tom Morton, CEO of Argyll, the UK’s largest lone worker service provider, advises employers how they can safely mitigate corporate risks using existing technology.
In addition to robust management processes, the HSE recommends that managing the safety of a workforce isolated from…
