Whistlefish If you run a tiny business, it’s likely that you work from home, to save spending time and money on commuting to expensive offices. A virtual office address retains privacy, especially if you live in shared accommodation, or have a shared postbox. You can also use it to help you set up a simple…
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How to (simply) Verify Your Identity
Bev Davies Verifying your ID is important to join a credit union or green bank. If you run a business, you’ll need ID to set up a business account and (if used a virtual office address). Most companies do this using eIDV (electronic identify verification) which means they simply carry out online checks to verify…
Affordable Organic Cotton Clothing
Many people simply can’t afford the higher prices of organic and ethical clothing. You could try locally owned charity shops, but if you want new clothes, here are some brands designed to be more affordable: Earth Wardrobe (Edinburgh) makes it a mission to make ethical clothing affordable to all. Orders are shipped from their super-efficient…
How To Make Your Radiators More Effective
In these times of huge energy bills, it’s surprising that the mass media does not give airtime to some simple solutions which could drastically improve heat and reduce bills for most people. Nearly everyone has radiators in their home, but these can waste a huge amount of heat, as although the front of the radiators…
Why is Bottled Water So Expensive?
Ocean Bottle Sometimes you may need to buy bottled water in an emergency, but why is bottled water so expensive? Obviously it’s best to drink filtered tap water where you can, or use a reusable water bottle. We are fortunate to have water that’s safe to drink (in blind tests, water from Thames taps beat…