Stefan Lubo - Welcome to Localventure

Stefan Lubomirski de Vaux (lubo) takes captivating images of people – by themselves, with friends and family, or as part of a landscape or interior.

Coming from a cosmopolitan background, Lubo speaks four languages and is at home in any company, from the British Royal Family to the bushmen of Africa.

But, more importantly, people feel at home with Lubo. They act naturally instead of putting on a pose; their unique character comes into focus. And the magic happens.

Lubo shoots portraits for portraiture’s sake – as well as for brochures, press releases and annual reports. He also captures the interaction of people and places, with striking interior photography for architects and designers and documentary style coverage of events and weddings delivered as astounding quality photobooks and a wide variety of media.

If you need pictures that will stand out on the page or on the screen, you ought to talk to Lubo. So get in touch today to discuss your requirements and obtain a detailed quotation.

We think you’ll click.

photography by lubo
captivating images of people, places and events
character into focus
Website: www.stefanlubo.com & you can follow me on twitter and my blog
24 Marville Road, Fulham, London SW6 7BD, UK
Tel: +44 (0)207 385 0773 Mob: +44 (0)7770 946479
Skype: stefanlubomirski"

About Localventure - Legendary Support for SME's

Who Are We ?

Simple ! A blog devoted to supporting SME's and entrepreneurs across the UK. Any business employing less than 500 people can advertise on this blog and our aim is to create a resource/ information centre which acts as a community for business owners.

Can I add the details of my business to the blog ?

Course you can, just drop us through a couple of paragraphs about your business plus a logo or relevant image you'd like to include and we will do the rest.

What do I get for free ?

1)Free blog post covering details of your business + an image and your contact information

2) Update with news, offers or any business relevant content whenever you'd like

3) Send through guest blogs as and when you create them

4) We will offer special services, discounts and business focused deals - as a member you'll be able to access these unique member benefits

What other fantastic things can I expect in the future ?

In time we will upgrade the website - news on this in forthcoming newsletters and blog posts.

Member Benefits

We will continue to roll out details of our growing range of member features and benefits - some will be free, some discounts and others unique business related offers - in each case they will only be available to advertising members of Localventure and all designed to make your life as a business person a little easier, cheaper or better.

Here's a brief list of what is currently on offer :

LV Exclusive - Localventure EAP

Operating in partnership with member Life & Legal we offer access to the counselling, legal, debt & welfare helplines of a full EAP for only £19.95 per annum per person. Aunique benefit for LV that is usually not open to the business below 50 employees.

LV Exclusive - Utility Bill Consultation

MJ Consulting Services in Calderdale offer a free service and take no fee unless they save you money on your business utility and telecoms packages. A free service you just have to use.

LV Exclusive - Localventure Marketing

25% discount on e-mail marketing

Accounts & Book-keeping Discount - RS Book-Keeping

25% discount on annual fees from RS Book-Keeping

The Dizzy Llama Restaurant -  Central Cardiff

20% discount on total bill

Reductions on Rare & Exclusive Whisky - Prestige Whisky

5% discount on all orders from www.prestigewhisky.com

LV Exclusive - Life and Executive Coaching

One free personal or executive coaching session with The Life Coaching Consultancy and then a 15% discount on a booking of any coaching package (face to face or telephone). 

The Sewing Directory

25% discount on all advertising

Software Discounts

Innesoft is offering a voucher on all purchases using the following unique Localventure code - *BOCO0007M* which gives 20% off all in-house products,and is valid until 31st May 2010. Members can use this an unlimited amount of times before that date.www.innesoft.com

For more information on any of the above contact us on :

venturelocal@gmail.com

07883 882064

via Twitter (localventure1)

or via a message/comment here on the blog

The Dizzy Llama in Cardiff - amendment to the newsletter

It's just been brought my attention that the newsletter mentions on the second page that the Dizzy Llama is in Cardiff Bay where as in fact it is in the centre of Cardiff - here's the full address details (anyone booking and mentioning Localventure will receive a 20% discount from the bill.

t: 029 2034 3424

e: info@dizzyllama.co.uk

f: www.facebook.co.uk/dizzyllama

24 Churchill Way

Cardiff

Intercity Accommodation in Leeds - Welcome to Localventure

Long established - 1980 - property lettings and management company based Leeds UK. Daily web updates. Short notice viewings a pleasure.

Further information for property to rent in Leeds, West Yorkshire
Intercity-Accommodation.co.uk is one of Leeds leading property rental portals, helping you to find  to rent and make smarter decisions when  renting homes in Leeds. Discover information on homes in Leeds, West Yorkshire by researching Leeds, West Yorkshire rental property values, Leeds, West Yorkshire house rental prices paid, our Leeds, West Yorkshire property rental market overview and find Leeds, West Yorkshire  letting rates.

Intercity Accommodation  - 21 Moor Road-Far Headingley-Leeds LS6 4BG-UK. 0113 2302303 - 2302304


enquiries@intercity-accommodation.co.uk 

www.intercity-accommodation.co.uk

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TUC Report on 'Bad Work'

The following overview of a recent TUC report covering good and bad work environments and work life balance is taken from an article published by First Assist in late April 2010 :


TUC challenges employers to promote staff well-being through 'good work'
The TUC has challenged the Government and employers to ensure that workplaces don't just prevent staff from becoming ill, but actively promote good health and wellbeing through 'good work'.
The latest in a series of TUC Touchstone Extra reports - In Sickness and in Health? -argues that around one-third of our waking hours are spent at work, and that our working lives help to define who we are, where and how well we live, and even how long we live.
The pamphlet, which is designed to provoke discussion between unions, employers and Government, maintains that people deserve to work in good jobs where they have a fulfilling working life, job satisfaction and can achieve their full potential. Improving people's working lives not only improves personal well-being, says the TUC, but it can also lead to better, more successful organisations with loyal and motivated staff.
'Good work', says the report, goes much further than simply ensuring that jobs do not make people ill, and is more about organising working in a way that promotes good physical and mental health. Reputable employers will have risk assessments in place to prevent workers being made ill or injured by their jobs, and sickness absence policies to support those who are ill, but the TUC believes much more can be done.
There is a danger, the report warns, that employers and workers see work as an economic process where employees come to work simply to earn a wage. Work is far more than that, says the pamphlet, and as well as providing an income, work offers social contact for many people and is one of the main factors in determining a person's identity and general physical and emotional wellbeing.
The TUC report explains that factors that can constitute 'bad work' include: a lack of control over work, poverty pay, repetitive or monotonous work, a lack of respect at work, incompetent line managers, too much - or too little - work, a lack of training, unsafe working conditions, long hours and bullying.
'Bad work', the report finds, can lead to increased levels of ill-health and sickness absence, lower motivation, higher turnover of staff and reduced levels of productivity. There is a strong link between stress and the use of tobacco, recreational drugs and alcohol, says the TUC pamphlet, while desk-bound working or only having access to junk food during a 20 minute lunch break can lead to obesity.
'Good work' can be rewarding and fulfilling for employees, leading to improved performance. For employers, it can increase productivity and help them attract and retain staff. The report highlights factors that contribute to a better working environment: being in control of workload, good quality line managers, good health and safety standards, a friendly and flexible workplace culture, equality and fair treatment, development and training opportunities, sensible hours of work and manageable work intensity, job security and a healthy work-life balance culture.
The report concludes by suggesting a national standard or index of 'good work' is developed. An index would allow employers to look at work organisation and job design, and would include effective channels for employee engagement, such as unions. It would hopefully encourage employers and employees to work together to ensure that work is no longer seen just as a place where employees go to earn a wage.
TUC General Secretary Brendan Barber said: 'A debate on 'good work' may sound like a pipe dream while 3.3 million people are working more than 48 hours a week, and half the UK's employers have not even done a suitable risk assessment.
'However, in workplaces where there are unions, issues around 'good work' have already been raised with employers, and these employers and employees are already reaping the benefits.
'The economic rewards of a national 'good work' culture could be huge. Every year around 170 million working days are lost in the UK because people are too ill to go to work and the cost of this sickness absence runs into tens of billions of pounds. The benefits to individual workers of leading more fulfilled and healthier live are also enormous.
'But as long as we see 'good work' as a good idea rather than a basic human right, work will continue to make workers ill and as a result employees and society will continue to suffer.'
- The pamphlet In Sickness and in Health? is available to download atwww.tuc.org.uk/extras/goodwork.pdf
- Visit the TUC's Touchstone website and blog atwww.touchstoneblog.org.uk

Blu:72 in Nottingham - Welcome to Localventure

BLU:72 Creative is a Nottingham based graphic design studio specialising in corporate identity, branding and website design. We provide innovative and stylish design solutions for our clients, allowing them to maintain a consistent brand image across multiple media.

Services include: Logo Design, Corporate Identity, Branding, Web Design and Web Development.

We can make a difference to your suite of marketing materials that will improve your profile and hopefully inspire your target audience to use your products and services, by listening to your requirements, researching your competition and working with you to gain an understanding of what you want and how to achieve it. We are very flexible and can provide a design solution to match most budgets.

We can design and produce any kind of promotional literature or publication, such as: brochures, annual reports, leaflets, prospectuses, banners, flyers, logos, stationery, adverts and packaging. We also offer Web design and development from basic HTML and Flash sites to E-Commerce and Content Management Systems.

So... Give us a call, and let us ‘Design Your World’.


2 King Street, Nottingham, NG1 2AS  T: 0115 952 8472   M: 07775 583 875   W: http://www.blu72.com

About Localventure - Legendary Support for SME's

Who Are We ?

Simple ! A blog devoted to supporting SME's and entrepreneurs across the UK. Any business employing less than 500 people can advertise on this blog and our aim is to create a resource/ information centre which acts as a community for business owners.

Can I add the details of my business to the blog ?

Course you can, just drop us through a couple of paragraphs about your business plus a logo or relevant image you'd like to include and we will do the rest.

What do I get for free ?

1)Free blog post covering details of your business + an image and your contact information

2) Update with news, offers or any business relevant content whenever you'd like

3) Send through guest blogs as and when you create them

4) We will offer special services, discounts and business focused deals - as a member you'll be able to access these unique member benefits

What other fantastic things can I expect in the future ?

In time we will upgrade the website - news on this in forthcoming newsletters and blog posts.

Member Benefits

We will continue to roll out details of our growing range of member features and benefits - some will be free, some discounts and others unique business related offers - in each case they will only be available to advertising members of Localventure and all designed to make your life as a business person a little easier, cheaper or better.

Here's a brief list of what is currently on offer :

LV Exclusive - Localventure EAP

Operating in partnership with member Life & Legal we offer access to the counselling, legal, debt & welfare helplines of a full EAP for only £19.95 per annum per person. Aunique benefit for LV that is usually not open to the business below 50 employees.

LV Exclusive - Utility Bill Consultation

MJ Consulting Services in Calderdale offer a free service and take no fee unless they save you money on your business utility and telecoms packages. A free service you just have to use.

LV Exclusive - Localventure Marketing

25% discount on e-mail marketing

Accounts & Book-keeping Discount - RS Book-Keeping

25% discount on annual fees from RS Book-Keeping

The Dizzy Llama Restaurant - Cardiff

20% discount on total bill

Reductions on Rare & Exclusive Whisky - Prestige Whisky

5% discount on all orders from www.prestigewhisky.com

LV Exclusive - Life and Executive Coaching

One free personal or executive coaching session with The Life Coaching Consultancy and then a 15% discount on a booking of any coaching package (face to face or telephone). 

The Sewing Directory

25% discount on all advertising

Software Discounts

Innesoft is offering a voucher on all purchases using the following unique Localventure code - *BOCO0007M* which gives 20% off all in-house products,and is valid until 31st May 2010. Members can use this an unlimited amount of times before that date.www.innesoft.com

For more information on any of the above contact us on :

venturelocal@gmail.com

07883 882064

via Twitter (localventure1)

or via a message/comment here on the blog

Localventure EAP - LV Exclusive Member Benefit

Stress and depression are major causes of lost working time in the UK (some estimates suggest nearly 1.5 million days per annum in the UK). As a small business owner we know that you can be disproportionately affected by staff absence. In addition as you no doubt work every hour available yourself to make your business work you'll know that work life balance is primarily for other people !

The new EAP we are providing may be part of the answer to both of the above problems. With access to our counselling, legal, debt and welfare helplines you can provide a real, usable benefit for staff and yourself and also a plan which demonstrates you care about your employees well-being.

Importantly, this vital employee benefit is only traditionally available to larger companies with 50 or more employees. Localventure EAP is unique in that we can offer it to any of our members, even sole traders - all for £ 19.95 per person per annum.

If you want more information get in touch at venturelocal@gmail.com or 07883 882064

Localventure Utility Review - LV Exclusive Member Benefit

In partnership with MJ Consulting Services in Calderdale we are now offering a free service to review your business utilities and telecoms packages and if we cannot save you money then no fee is taken.

Essentially this free service has the motto of - a penny saved is a penny earned.

For more details contact us on venturelocal@gmail.com or 97883 88206 or watch out for issue 2 of Locaventure SME our monthly newsletter hitting your e-mail soon.

Eitex - Welcome to Localventure

Welcome to Eitex

101 things on your mind?

Let us help. We are Yorkshire's foremost IT company and have been offering IT Solutions and IT Support throughout Yorkshire since 1997. If you have an IT Support issue, or if your IT systems simply aren’t up to scratch, we are here to help!

FREE Computer and Network Mini-Audit

What would you like to achieve?

SPAM free email? Email on the move via Blackberry or Windows Mobile? The ability to monitor and / or restrict Internet Activity? The ability to work from home or any location? Something else?

A member of the Eitex team will perform a free mini audit to allow you to find the best way of implementing any one or any combination of the above solutions.

For more details click on http://www.eitex.co.uk/downloads/IT_A5_Flyer.pdf

web: www.eitex.co.uk

switchboard:  0845 508 3238

Noble Training Solutions - Welcome to Localventure

Noble training Solutions was set  up in June 2008 

The business was set up as a direct result of finding a love for helping and training others,  especially the first aid side of it, due to my vast experience running the healthcare dept of a prison and being involved on a daily basis with some serious medical emergencies. 

As a key member of the training team of the prison I realised I had found my calling and set about making plans for a future in training others.

We at Noble Training Solutions are partners with the Home Office, Know before You Go Campaign, which helps travellers.

We run courses in First Aid, Manual Handling, Fire Awareness, Anaphylactic Shock, Health and Safety, Positive Behaviour management, Conflict management.

We hold regular workshops in public safety and personal awareness, have given talks and demos to Cardiff round table, Cardiff womens guild, mums matters community group, amongst others.

Clients include:-

Priory Private Hospitals

Harley Medical Group

Cardiff Legal Services Commission

Cardiff Council Housing Association

Companies House

Intellectual Property Office(Patent Office)

Corpus Christi High School

Ysgol Plasmawr High School

Lisvane Primary School

Cwmfelin Primary School

E. noble.training@ntlworld.com
T. 08081 081683
M.07929 139055

Here's a brief testimonial for the business by one of the above clients :

The Harley Medical Group 

24 Calthorpe Road
Edgbaston
Birmingham
B15 1RP

At Harley Medical Group Birmingham, we recently underwent our annual Health and Safety training which included, Basic Life Support, Anaphylaxis Shock, Manual Handling and Fire Awareness, the training day was run by “ Noble Training Solutions” 

The service that was provided by their chief instructor and director Gareth Noble was faultless,  the professional approach given by Gareth relaxed the group so we felt comfortable to absorb the information being taught and ask questions to which Gareth was highly qualified to answer.

Overall a good training day and we would recommend “Noble Training Solutions” to others requiring training.