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Consumer Advice
TL Games Monthly – June 2018
With summer right around the corner, some of you might think that it’s time to whack on the suntan lotion, put on the shades and sit by the pool. Hold on a second though, there’s still video games coming out!
01 June 2018 -
Consumer Advice
What do you need for secure business communications?
If your company doesn’t pay enough attention to cyber security, it’s about time to make some changes, as losing confidential details about your business or exposing your customers information may have dire consequences.
29 May 2018 -
Consumer Advice
How to tell a cowboy builder from a professional
While they’re thankfully a dying breed these days, the cowboy builder is still capable of striking when you least expect it.
21 May 2018 -
Consumer Advice
Five ways you can help a tradesperson get the job done faster
If you want to make sure that you can get a trades person who can complete the job quickly and efficiently then there's a number of things that you can do in order to help move things along...
21 May 2018 -
Consumer Advice
Five easy home maintenance tips from the professionals
Keeping on top of your home maintenance is vital if you want to keep your home healthy and free from major issues. Here are our top tips.
21 May 2018 -
Consumer Advice
Alternative World Cup Guide: Dealing With Your Football Obsessed Partner or Friend
Are you dreading the upcoming World Cup? Are you concerned that you will lose your partner or friend for up to a month? If the latter is of a grave concern, then there’s a few options available to you.
17 May 2018 -
Business Advice
I'm quitting my job and I couldn't be happier! (Part 5)
Dear Readers, this week I have been learning all about how to start up my market stall. I’ve swotted up on my market lingo and now I know my ‘grafter’ (someone who shouts offers out) from my ‘lurker’ (someone who observes their stall from a distance).
16 May 2018 -
Consumer Advice
Your Russia 2018 World Cup Travel Guide
Are you planning to travel to Russia for World Cup? If so we've put together a short guide packed full of helpful travel tips to help you along the way.
10 May 2018 -
News and Updates
Fancy a FREE Website?
We're giving away two FREE websites and a 10% discount on selected Thomson Local products at the 2018 Business Show at the ExCel in London. Visit us at stand 1020 on the 16th and 17th of May for more details.
09 May 2018 -
Business Advice
What is a DNS transfer?
Have you been told that you need to carry out a DNS transfer for your domain name? Let's find out what that means.
04 May 2018 -
Consumer Advice
TL Games Monthly – May 2018
Welcome to Thomson Local Games Monthly, a regular segment on the blog that will focus on the very best in video games from the previous month.
01 May 2018
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Thomson Local Directory Distribution
We are often asked whether Thomson Local still has a printed classified directory, and more to the point, whether we still pay people for the Thomson Local directory distribution.
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What to do if your cooker gives off a strong smell of gas
Do you smell gas in the kitchen? Is there a strong smell of gas from your oven? Gas is a flammable substance that can be fatal if you inhale it over a long period of time. Natural gas is odourless but suppliers add the noxious scent to natural gas as an olfactory warning that the harmful vapours are loose in the air. One of the most common causes of gas leaks is the use of very old or broken appliances, such as cookers. In fact most leaks are caused by people leaving an appliance in an unsafe condition e.g. leaving gas burners turned on but not burning or moving an appliance without checking the gas connections and so on.
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How to board up a smashed window
Dealing with a broken window is never a pleasant experience, however there are things you can do to minimise the stress and get your home secure again. It may have happened accidentally from a stray football or other innocent flying objects. Occasionally though, it can be the result of something more sinister such as a brick through the window or even worse, part of a burglary.
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Starting a Garage Services Business: What You Need to Know about Qualifications, Licences and Permits
If you're looking to start your own garage services business, a good place to start is by ensuring that you have the relevant qualifications, licenses, and permits to ensure that you're allowed to strike out on your own. What qualifications do I need? A lot of garage businesses have a mix of employees – those who have academic qualifications and those who possess relevant experience in lieu of official credentials. However, if you’re setting up your own garage business, then it is recommended that you have qualifications and experience in the garage business sector, for added credibility.