Based in Leicester, Business Base Offices provide office space to small as well as medium sized businesses.

Located close to Leicester City Centre and the recently re-vitalised Highcross Shopping Centre, Business Base offer a number of services.

– Great City Centre location with easy access to in close proximity to major roads

– Comfortable reception area for welcoming visitors

– Telephone answering service

– Family business in connection with a friendly, helpful team

– Both short term and also long term leases

– Fully furnished offices

Offices are furnished to the requirements of each individual business and rent includes lighting, heating, business rates and cleaning.

Storage

Business Base can also provide long or short term secure storage for business in connection with offices onsite or premises somewhere else.

Located in close proximity to the city centre with onsite parking, you can drive in any time, any day to access your stock or business files.

Find out more about office space in Leicester and secure storage in Leicester visit www.businessbaseoffices.co.uk.

Based in Leicester, Business Base Offices let office space to small and also medium sized businesses.

Located close to Leicester City Centre and the recently re-vitalised Highcross Shopping Centre, Business Base offer a broad range of services.

* Comfortable reception area for welcoming visitors

* Fully furnished offices

* Great City Centre location in connection with easy access to near major roads

* Family business with a friendly, helpful team

* Telephone answering service

* Both short term and long term leases

Offices are furnished to the requirements of each individual business and rates include business rates, lighting, heating as well as cleaning.

Storage

Business Base can also provide long or short term secure storage for business in connection with offices onsite or premises elsewhere.

Located in close proximity to the city centre with parking onsite, you can drive in any time, any day to access your stock or business files.

Follow these links to find out more about office space to rent in Leicester and Leicester secure storage visit www.businessbaseoffices.co.uk.

Instead of sending the ubiquitous anniversary gift of chocolates or flowers, why not go for something extra special – a personalised wine gift.

Custom Wines allows you to create a unique gift of wine. Follow the simple three step process on their website to create your very own personalised bottle of wine:

1. Choose a piece of contemporary fine art from the extensive gallery
2. Look through the online ‘cellar’ and choose a high quality wines.
3. Personalise the fine art label with a message.

There is a huge range of art to choose from, some by contemporary artists and others by old masters such as Monet, which is helpfully categorised by occasion to help you create the perfect gift for a birthday, engagement, wedding or any other anniversary.

Visit Custom Wines and create a unique personalised win gift now.

Discarded gum seems to get stuck everywhere, the seats of buses and trains, playgrounds, car parks and on every street. And then it sticks to you! So what are the best methods of removing chewing gum?

There are many commercial cleaning products on the market, but with chewing gum litter being such a big problem, there are also many home-spun methods which have the advantage of being cheaper, simpler, tried and tested. It can also be difficult to know what the chemical ingredients in commercial chewing gum removal products will do to your clothes.

Freezing is a great method for removing small spots of chewing gum from shoes, clothes, carpets, mats and even hair. If the item will fit, put it in the fridge or freezer for several hours, or even leave it overnight. Once frozen, the gum should become brittle and be easy to scrap and chip off.

Chewing gum on larger items of clothing, carpets and people can be frozen with ice cubes in a plastic bag.

Solvents such as white spirit and lighter fluid can be used to remove any remnants of gum that are left. Be sure to check that the solvent doesn’t harm the material by applying a small amount to a hidden area, such as a hem or an old piece of carpet.

A normal machine wash or dry-clean should finish the job for clothes and carpets can be shampooed.

This article has been provided by Gum Clear, specialist chewing gum removal contractors. Visit their site at http://www.gumclear.co.uk to find out how they remove chewing gum from hard surfaces.

Sorting out the entertainment for your child’s party can be a difficult and stressful process. These tips, based on experience, should help make booking an entertainer a smooth, trouble free process. (Note, they are written from a UK perspective but are relevant in any country.)

1. Make sure the entertainer confirms everything in a letter or contract.

When you have agreed all the details for your party, make sure the entertainer sends you a confirmation letter or contract from the entertainer that clearly sets out the costs, timings and commitments from both parties. A professional entertainer should make all their terms and conditions available to you anyway.

2. Does the entertainer have insurance?

Booking a children’s entertainer without Public Liability Insurance is a bit of a risk in the current litigation-happy society. If you are hiring a venue, you should also check insurance requirements with them. Many hotels and party venues now insist that entertainers have Public Liability Insurance. Don’t be afraid to ask for evidence of insurance from entertainers who claim to have it.

3. Has the entertainer had a Criminal Records Bureau check?

Many professions, such as teachers, who have regular contact with children must have a Criminal Records Bureau (CRB) check. Although a self-employed children’s entertainer does not have to be CRB checked, most professional entertainers will be able to supply you with evidence that they have gone through the process. There may well be similar checks in countries outside the UK.

4. Check that the cancellation policy and payment terms are completely clear.

Ensure you know how the payment is handled and that it is clearly laid out the contract or confirmation letter. Some entertainers will take a non-refundable booking fee or some may require a deposit which is refundable. Some may require the balance paid after the performance or party or want to sort it out before they begin.

5. Make sure you understand what the quoted fee does and does not cover.

Are all the materials, such as presents and balloons, etc. included in the fee? Does it include VAT (or other taxes outside the UK) and travelling expenses? If extra children arrive at the party, will there be an additional cost? Unexpected costs can make payment time at the end of a party a little uncomfortable!

6. Are you completely comfortable with the performance content?

This may seem obvious, but little details such as the entertainer incorporating juggling in their act and you having a very low ceiling could cause problems on the day of the party. So check the obvious such as the ages the performance is suitable for, the length of the performance and details about what the performance involves.

7. Know the performer’s requirements.

Make sure you are fully prepared by understanding what the performer needs in the way of power supplies, space, furniture, etc. Check if they can perform outside and inside if it rains. It is likely that an experienced professional children’s entertainer will question you to ensure their requirements are met..

8. Do you want any optional extras?

Many performers offer optional extras as part of their show, such as give-ways and presents. Some may even include the as standard. Check if there is any additional costs involved and make sure they are suitable for all the children at the party. Examples include balloon models, photo’s, and party bags with toys and gifts.

9. Check the levels of supervision required by the performer.

Many entertainers have a specific adult to child ratio so they can ensure children are adequately supervised. It is important you can meet these requirements and you know what happens if the audience is larger than expected.

10. Book in plenty of time.

Good children’s entertainers book up quickly, especially on weekends during the summer. When organising the entertainment for your party, it can be useful to have several dates in mind, especially if you are interested in a particular entertainer.

These tips are provided by the UK Entertainer Directory which lists a variety of children’s entertainers including magicians, clowns and balloon modellers. Visit the directory now for all your children’s party entertainment needs.