Website Review : Stumble Here

Stumble Here is a website where you can search through classified advertisements and even post an advertisement on there for free. There is a wide range of nationwide classified advertisements as well as local advertisements specific to state and area within each state. There are topics such as for sale, houses, personals and volunteers. They even have an online forum where you can chat with other users. So if you want something more flexible than newspaper classifieds or just want the opportunity to advertise for free, then take a look at the website and see what services they can offer you.

Website Review : Prudential Elliman

Prudential Douglas Elliman are a New York real estate agents who deal both with New York property and some national and international properties as well. They are actually the largest real estate agents in New York. They have an online home valuator so that you can put in the property details of your New York property and they will give you an estimated value. You can also search online for the properties that they currently have available. They will also help you to sell your property if you wish and they have information about this on their website too. They also deal with rental properties. So whatever your property needs, if you are in the New York area then it is worth a look at their website to see what they have to offer.

Happy New Year

I have just been watching the news and noticed that it is already the new year in some countries so I would like to wish all of my readers and customers a very happy new year. We aim to continue business as usual in the new year and should be stocked back up by the middle of next week.

Website Review : Get Me Calling Cards

Get me Calling Cards is a website which has a variety of phone cards for sale. Their cards are for cheap International phone calls. They have a range of rechargeable cards which can be used in any foreign country - so when travelling abroad you can use them to call home. I have purchased similar cards when I was travelling abroad and found them much cheaper than making a regular call. They also have pre-paid non-rechargable cards which give 3% cashback. These sound great - any cashback opportunity always sounds good to me! So if you are looking for a good deal on a calling card or need a specific type to suit your needs, take a look at their website and see how they can help you.

Business Goals

As a business owner I find it very important to set goals for my business. The new year is great time to do this - especially while others are making their new year resolutions. However, make sure that you write own your goals and look at them every day - then you will remember them and be more likely to achieve them. I have my goals for the next 5 years written down and I look at them twice a day.

Website Review : Casino Party

Casino Party.co.uk is a site for UK online gamblers who use casinos. They have reviews of websites and you can download casino software. They even have a list of top ten casinos with information such as the bonuses that the sites offer and a brief review. The site is categorised into sections according to the type of gambling site, such as poker, slots or keno. They have links to the sites which if you site, can allow you to get discounts or cashback on the sites (it does depend which site you use). So if you use gambling sites online, then it could be worth taking a look at their site to find out what websites they recommend.

Merry Christmas

I hope that all my readers and customers have a very happy Christmas. I will be out and about a lot and although we are not officially closed I will be keeping work to a minimum. If you have urgent questions or requests please email me as I will be checking email once a day if I can.

Website Review : Ciara Diamonds

If you are looking for a diamond jewelers online then Ciara Diamonds might have something to interest you. There aim is to provide the best customer satisfaction that they can and in order to achieve this they only stock the highest quality diamonds and carry a three year guarantee on all diamonds purchased. The website will soon contain a search tool so that you can find the diamonds of your choice. Their website will soon be up and running so that you can browse what stock they have online. So if you have special anniversary coming up or just want a special gift for a loved one then it is well worth taking a look at what they have to offer.

Low Stock

I am sorry if some of your favourite titles are not listed at the moment on our website. We have had a huge demand coming up to Christmas and stocks are running low. Some of our suppliers are already on holiday so we will not be able to replenish them until the new year. I am sorry about this and we will do our best to get them relisted as soon as possible.

Car Hire

Perhaps you are looking for a stylish car this holiday time or maybe you need one for a prom or other special occasion or even just for a lift to the airport. Whatever it is Chase Limousine can help. They have been providing quality cars in the Chicago area for the past 10 years and actually have an extensive range of vehicles to suit all occasions including mercedes, sedans and buses which are all kept running in top condition. Their drivers are trained to be punctual but safe. So if you want a Chicago limo take a look at their website to see what they can offer.

Happy Holidays

I woudl just like to say to everyone that has finished work today for the holidays that I sincerely hope that you have a good one. I am really looking forward to Christmas this year as the children are two years old so at an age where they will be able to join in the fun. We are already having fun looking at Christmas trees and lights, opening advent calendars and Christmas cards. I do hope that everyone else is having as much fun.

Help with Moving

If you are looking for help with a relocation then relocation.com can help you. They have detailed guides on the website that you can look at to make sure that you have managed to do everything that you need to. There guides include information about real estate, careers, insurance, apartment hunting and many more useful topics related to relocation. They even have a car transport service where they can provide free quotations for shipping your car to your new location. So if you are moving and do not know where to start or you just need a few pointers take a look at relocation.com for some tips.

Orders

Well the time is up now for getting anything out before Christmas. Business has slowed right down and I canhopefully start to relax! I have a bit of food shopping to do tomorrow and am looking forward to my family Christmas on my wedding anniversary - the 23rd. Once this day arrives I will be doing just the minimum amount of work although I will do my best to post out orders when I am at home.

Website Review : Commander

Commander is a company which deliver software to companies. Their aim is to provide high quality software solutions for small businesses. They are currently promoting their inventory tracking software for the power sports and the marine industry. MercNet is the name of their marine microfiche / electronic parts catalog software. The software has been going since 1990 and it includes a parts look up and a pick list import. It can even interface with other microfiche software. So if you are looking for this type of software then take a look at their website and see what they have to offer.

Book Business

I had contemplated stopping the book selling business or at least reducing the amount of time that I spend on it. However, I have decided to stick with it. The main reason is that I have calculated that it is bringing in more money than I had originally thought which is great news. Also I love doing it and I think I would be lost without it!

Event Planners

Inn Entertainment are an event planning company based in San Francisco, California, USA. They can help with all sorts of events such as Coorporate Event Planning, Trade Show Promotion and Special Event Planning. They are specialised in booking entertainment for your events so they can provide bands and other entertainers and they also have ties with producers and lighting and sound managers in order that your event runs smoothly. So if you are looking for California event planners to help with your special event then take a look at their website and see what they can do to help you.

Books for my Children

It is such a shame that no one ever buys my children books as presents. They have the odd few, but as people know that I am a book dealer they assume that we have loads of books. It is true that we have a house full of books, but the type of books that we have for children of their age is very limited and we really treasure books that have been given to the boys.

Website Review : Learn to Dream

If you are looking for a special way to treat a loved one or want an original idea for displaying your family photographs then take a look at Learn to Dream. They specialise in digital photo enlargements and photo printing. They will print photographs onto canvases or restore old photographs. There is a lot of detail on the website about the different processes that they can do and the different materials that they can print on. You can choose a basic canvas or textured art paper but if you want something more unique you can go for a parallax multi-layered effect or a lusion multi layered effect. These effects can change the look of your photograph considerable by adding depth to the images and making them look different depending on the angle that you are looking at them from. Their latest product is a time frame, where you can connect photographs on a particular theme by having them all mounted, side by side, in the same frame. It is easy to send your photograph to them, you can post, email or use their online form, they will then consult with you to find out what would be the best way to treat your image. It is then printed and sent out to you or you can collect it if you prefer. You can even have a free consultation or order a free brochure if you want to find out more about how they can help you. They even have a range of images that you can choose from, if you would rather purchase something rather than use a photograph of your own. So if you are looking for a unique way to display your photographs or just want a piece of outstanding artwork then take a look at their website and see whether there is something on there which takes your fancy.

A Quick Nag!

Sorry to nag but just another reminder that you will need to get your orders in before 9am tomorrow if they are to reach you before Christmas. We are still really busy so I assume that people are either leaving it until the last minute or buying things that they don't need to receive by Christmas.

Small Business Loans

If you want some help with some business loans then take a look at Advance Restaurant Finance. Remember that with a business loan the interest payments are tax deductable so you can save some money. The company specialise in loans for restaurants and small businesses. They have an application process which is simple and speedy.

last Minute Orders

We have been having a lot of last minute orders, which is great. Just a reminder that the last order day for us, if you want your items to arrive on Christmas Eve is tomorrow. If you order after the end of the 19th December then we cannot guarantee that items will arrive in time for Christmas.

Hiding Christmas Presents

I know that on Christmas Eve I will be keeping some Christmas presents in my car while it is parked on my parents drive. They live in a nice area and the car will be in site of the house. We cannot bring the presents in until the children are all in bed. It can certainly be tempting to use the car as a hiding place for all of the presents at this time of the year as it is the one place that the children cannot get to. However, you need to bear in mind how this might effect your car insurance policy. If the presents are stolen from the car then you might be able to make a claim on your car insurance if you have such coverage. But if they are worth a lot of money, this could mean that the value of your car insurance might rise significantly in the future. Or perhaps if you have a cheap car insurance then you might not be covered for such a theft. So make sure you are very careful this Christmas when you are keeping presents in your car or better still find a better place to hide them.

Last Minute Delivery

If you want to order items from us and are worried about them reaching you in time for Christmas then we can offer the following services. We are happy to send you an invoice incorporating an extra fee for sending out by next day delivery. We will also gift wrap and add a gift card with your personal message for an additional 50p. Just send us an email to find out more.

Website Review : Zanox

www.zanox.com is a global market leader in online marketing and they make it easier for anyone to earn money through their own online store. They have made the following press release with more details about themselves and the services that they offer. So if you are interested in their services take a look to see how they could help you.

zanox, the global market leader in online marketing has launched a new tool that makes it easier than ever before for anyone to establish and earn from their own online shop. By registering for a zanox online store (www.zanox.com) consumers can earn a percentage of every purchase made through their store.

A zanox shop gives online shoppers an easy, free of charge solution to earn money over the Christmas season. Shoppers can also recommend products to friends through their stores and will earn money for every purchase they make. zanox has over 1 million sales partners, ensuring that all well known brands and high quality products are available through individuals online stores.

How it works
Registering as a beginner with zanox allows a shop to be created automatically.

The range of items available for sale through the zanox partner network includes appliances, cosmetics, insurance and more. When a user selects an item from the shop he/ she will be forwarded to the website of the vendor (for example Expedia or Esprit.) The user then earns a commission for every purchase made, for example an average of 10 EUR for a broadband contract, but commissions up to 60 EUR are also possible.

For more information please visit www.zanox.com

Last Minute Sales

We are still getting some last minute sales and there is still time to get them before Christmas so if you want books then please take a look at what we have to offer. We have a lovely Christmas Chalet School book which is great for adults and children alike and especially for lovers of boarding school stories.

Website Review : glasstilestore.com

Glass Tiles Store not only sells glass bathroom tile, as would be suggested by it's name but also sells marble tiles and mosiacs made of tile, glass and stone. They have tiles suitable for many different uses such as walls, floors, swimming pools, kitchen splashbacks and bathrooms. So if you are looking for new tiles then take a look at their website and see what they can offer - they even have a gallery that you can browse through. You can order free samples to find out what the items look like close up and you can order online or by calling their toll free number.

Post is Slowing

The post office has been busy the last few days. I was expecting it to get busier sooner but everyone seems to be leaving posting late this year. This will probably mean that post will slow down now and so although I am still posting out daily it may take a little longer for things to arrive. As long as the post offices lives up to its promises then everything should still arrive in time for Christmas.

Website Review : Performance Data Resources

Performance Data Resources is a company which has a website selling new and refurbished hardware items especially AS/400 IBM eservers and AS 400 printer accessories plus other hardware items. You can order online or call customer services on their toll free number or you can even chat to someone live, through the website. They offer free shipping within the US for items weighing below 50lbs. At the moment they have some special offers and some reduced prices. So if you are looking for new AS/400 or would rather a refurbished model then take a look at what they can offer on their website.

Scond Class Posting

Just a quick reminder that Monday is last day that the post office can guarantee parcels that are posted second class will arrive in time for Christmas. So if you want something sent by second class then make sure that you order it before the end of the weekend so that I can get it in the post on Monday. Thank you.

Startup Loans

EZ Unsecured is a company which can provide a number of different loans for businesses. They can provide Startup Loans in order to start you off or working capital loans once you have an established business. They are quick to provide funding - it can take between on and three weeks to receive the money. It is easy to apply - all you have to do is telephone them on their toll free number, which is on the website.

Book Sale

I am trying to decide whether to have a massive book sale after Christmas. I have managed to accumulate a lot of stock over the 5 years that I have been running my business and despite numerous sales have still got a large number of books. I am tempted to try to clear some space by listing everything on eBay at a 0.01p starting price with free postage to see whether I can shift a large proportion of the stock. Of course it might be cheaper to just take it down to the local charity shop!

Website Review : Skin Dimensions Online

Skin Dimension Online is a website selling skin care products. They developed from a day spa and specialise in stocking items which could normally be found in spas, exclusive department stores and doctor's offices. They also stock their own line of products which include cosmetic skin care items such as acne and anti-aging products, moisturisers, anti oxidents and retinol products. The website has top gift ideas and all of the top brands. Every order is sent with some free product samples and there is free shipping and items are shipped same day if they are ordered before 3pm. I assumed that the website would be expensive but actually there is a large range of prices with some items as low as $12.

Ebay Auctions

My eBay auctions ended last night and I have decided not to do any more until after Christmas. If I listed items today they would end just two days before Christmas and I don't think many people will want to buy things that late. I will still be keeping the buy-it-now items on there all of the way up until Christmas.

Website Review : Just Blinds

Just Blinds is a company which sell window coverings. They started off as a home based business in 1999 and have now grown into one of the largest independent retailers supplying window coverings in the US. They have a large range of products to suit all tastes and pockets from roman shades to pleated shades, aluminium blinds to real wood blinds and a whole host of other items including shutters. They have a quick quote facility on the website where you can enter the dimensions of the window and the type of covering you require. They even send out free samples and can provide free shipping.

Ebay Auctions

I have ebay auctions finishing at 9pm tonight. There are quite a few items with no bids and quite a few rare items which are still at a low price. So it well worth taking a look to see wheter you can pick up any bargains. There will still be plenty of time to receive these items before Christmas as long as you live in the UK.

Real estate Software

Buildium provide real estate software for anyone who is renting out property. They have different editions of the software for different users - such as professional property managers or a holiday home owner. They developed the software to fill a gap in the market; software which can allow property owners to keep a track of rent, to allow payments to be processed online, to allow tenants to report maintenance reports online etc. The alternative options were either not good or too expensive. So if you are a property owner and not happy with your current software, take a look and see whether they can offer you a solution.

New Stock

Just to let you know that we have received new copies of Girls Gone By books today. We now have lots of copies of these books so we can guarantee if you want to buy some before Christmas we will be able to get them out to you. there is still quite a while to go so we can still get books out to people living in the UK - although it is too late for purchases outside of Europe.

Website Review 4plates

4plates.co.uk have a range of number plates available for sale. These are not for using on cars but for displaying in the home as they can be personalised with names and pictures of cars, with football teams or a whole host of other things. You can pay online using a several different payment methods and they suggest that they could make a great gift. I am sure that there are quite a few people that would appreciate a gift like this. So if you are looking for Number Plates - Funny & Novelty then take a look at what they have to offer on their website.

Christmas delivery

I have had some customers asking me about Christmas delivery today. We post out every day so there is still plenty of time for orders frm the UK. Foreign orders we cannot guarantee will arrive in time for Christmas as although there should be enough time the post office has given today as the last day for posting.

Website Review : Fireblast451

Fireblast451.com provides fire department training. They have realistic simulators so that fire fighters can train in a safe environment but know that they are facing something which is very similar to reality. They have videos on the website showing examples of what sort of training their simulators can provide. Their simulators are mobile so can be taken to the place that you want the training to take place. They have been used in the past by volunteer fire fighters, fire departments and colleges. So if you are interested in providing realistic simulated fire training then take a look at their website and see what they can offer.

Give Books this Christmas

Books are such a lovely present to give at Christmas. I like nothing more than curling up in front of a roaring fire and reading a good story. It feels even more Christmassy if it is a Christmas themed story. We have a few of these available at the moment. We have the Christmas Chalet School book available from our shop and we also have Christmas Mouse by Miss Read available in our ebay Store.

Website Review : Opsource

Opsource are a company which deliver software. There are a means to buy a whole range of software, they do not write software themselves but they sell software that other companies have produced. This means that they have a good range of different packages for sale. They offer application managed care and managed hosting and allow software companies to have a channel to sell their software through the website meaning that they do not have to worry about billing. No other company runs a service that does this sort of thing. So if you are looking for a company that are delivering software on-demand then take a look at the Opsource website.

Ebay Auctions

Our Ebay auctions are beginning to get bids so if you want to be in with a chance to snap up a bargain before Christmas then take a look. We have a lot of books for sale, some just starting at one pence - mainly children's books. It seems quiet on ebay at the moment so you might get a chance to buy something at a really low price.

San Francisco Plumbing

ACE plumbing and rooter is a San Francisco company who provide plumbing services. They claim to provide the best service to their customers as they aim to provide quality work at affordable prices. They can help with all areas of plumbing and even provide free estimates (within working hours) should you need one. They provide emergency cover and will come out within an hour to your location if necessary. So if you are looking for help with plumbing South San Francisco then take a look at their website and find out how they can help you with your plumbing needs.

Excitements at the Chalet School

We now have copies of the newist title by GGBP - Excitements at the Chalet School. It is not one of the rarest titles but this book includes an introduction including exciting news about EMBD's mother. It is 50 years since the book was first published so they are also taking this opportunity to celebrate that by reprinting it.

Airvalues.com

If you are finding that airfares are just getting too expensive for you then it is well worth shopping around. Airvalues.com has cheap fares for International and domestic flights and they have been in business for 14 years. They can save you up to 65% on flights, whether they be for business, students or family trips. They search over 60 airlines so you can not only find a cheap deal but can choose from a range of companies. They have a searchable database for finding tickets. So if you are planning a flight then it is worth taking a look at what they can find you to see whether you can save money.

Amazon Items

My husband was given a box of books last night for me to sell. Quite a few of them were not sellable either because they were too dirty or bent but there were a few in there which were really interesting. There were a couple of Wisden's Almanacs 1950 and 1965 which I have listed on Amazon and if they sell they should bring in quite a lot of money. There were a few other good titles too and if they all sell I should make about £100.

Website Review : 3 Long Distance

If you are making international calls from USA then you might be interested in the 3 Long Distance Phone card. They offer services for different uses such as business, residential and student. The cards allow you to make International telephone calls for reduced prices. You can even get free minutes when you first sign up and they are currently having a money saving promotion where depending on how much money you credit your account with you can get free minutes. So if you make a lot of International Calls from the USA then take a look at what they can offer you and see if you can save money.

New Books

Our Chalet School books are selling really well at the moment. they make a great Christmas gift for a collector or teenager. It is great that these classic books are now available as brand new paperbacks which are affordable by everyone. They have interesting introductions too which are great for true collectors and interesting for anyone else.

Website Review : Choice Nutritionals

Choice Nutritionals is a website selling nutritional health supplements. They have vitamins, minerals and nutritional supplements from top suppliers such as natural Calm, Sovereign Silver and Mt. Capra. They also have skin and personal care items and items for air filters and water filters. They offer free shipping on orders over $25 in value. They even allow you to return products that you do not want as long as they have not been used. So if you are looking to improve the quality of your life or just want some nutritional supplements, organic personal care items or purifier products then take a look at what their website has to offer.

Rare Title for Sale

I thought that it might be worth mentioning some of the more rare books that we currently have up for auction on eBay. The book that I think is the most interesting is Merlin's Magic by Janet and Anne Grahame Johnstone. I have never seen this book before and it is unusual for a book to be both written and illustrated by these two. The copy I have is in really good condition. I also have a selection of Graham Oakley books including some Church Cat books.

Loans

It can be really tricky at this time of year with regards to money. I know sometimes people fell that they would love to buy their friends and family really expensive presents to make them happy. The problem is that with the cost of presents, cards, wrapping paper, decorations and food it is really easy to get into debt. Some people would turn to loans and although these are a cheaper way of borrowing than credit cards or store cards (especially if you get secured loans or personal loans)it is much better to do your best to cut costs if you can.