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Your Wedding Financial Advice

Your Wedding Financial Advice
By Jen Carter

By now, you may have come across some services which require a deposit. Is it normal? Yes. Nevertheless, you should ALWAYS (we can’t emphasize the word “always“ enough) receive a receipt for your deposit. The purpose of this deposit is to guarantee that you are serious about hiring this specific company to perform a function on a specific date. Typically, if the date is changed or you no longer wish to use this person’s services–your deposit will be lost. If you read the fine print, it usually states such a clause in any contract you may have signed.

It’s important that when planning for wedding finances that you read all of the details in a written contract prior to signing it. A verbal agreement may not coincide with what is actually written on the document. Make sure that everything that has been verbally agreed upon is included in the contract. Otherwise, you may be in for a disappointment. Contracts you may need to consider in marriage and wedding planning are life insurance, and the prenuptial agreement if you decide on using one.

The hardest part of your financial planning for the wedding itself will most likely be the caterer. Keep in mind: it’s very normal to see the caterer’s bill plus tax and gratuity. Gratuity ranges anywhere from 15% - 20%. Unfortunately, you will most likely pay for missing people on a per plate charge, in addition to paying for the plates of other vendors/staff that you may not have included in your planning. It’s important to check the bill for all accuracies prior to paying for catering services.

You may be feeling very generous, as you’re celebrating one of the most special occasions in your life. But it’s important to remember that tipping is an expression of gratuity. It’s for those who go over and beyond your expectations. If you want to do something spectacular, type up a wonderful letter which reflects your happiness with that vendor’s work efforts. This is something that they can use in their portfolio to gain more prospective clients.

Sometimes, there are instances where a specific person can not take a tip of money. For instance, many clergy men do not accept financial gifts. For this person, a gift of a donation to church or a gift certificate to a restaurant will be a wonderful way of saying “thank you.”

Nevertheless, there are specific times when tipping is very important. Generally, anytime there’s a delay on your part, which makes your vendors wait–these people should be tipped. For instance: if your musicians play overtime; they should be tipped. This is a perfect example of someone who goes above and beyond their responsibilities. It’s also a true indication of a professional.

Jen Carter is owner of My Wedding Blog, a free wedding planning guide about weddings. You may publish our articles on your website only if you do not edit the article in any way, and include all html as direct links to our site.

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Written by The Editor on October 13th, 2006 with no comments.
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Creative and Alternative Weddings

Creative and Alternative Weddings
By Peter Breslin

A wedding consists of basically four elements: gathering, ritual, vows, and celebration.

The traditional wedding ceremony derives from a combination of ancient cultural practices and church liturgy. Marriage itself has a less-than-romantic history in much of the world until more recent times. The union of bride and groom inspired by friendship, love and devotion is a concept that only began to form about 500 years ago in Western cultures. Even then, marriages of choice that followed a lengthy courtship were a luxury of the aristocracy. Marriage was usually a purely social and political contract, controlled in every way by church, state, and extended family.

Within this deeply conservative framework, women in particular had very little leeway, and no economic or political power. Historically, women were considered property of their husband. In traditional marriages even today, women vow to “obey” their husbands. In England and America, for example, until even as recently as a century ago, if a woman’s husband were to die, she was left entirely dependent on her husband’s family, who took ownership of all of her own family assets.

While some couples find their greatest support following traditional marriage ceremonies, an increasing number of couples are designing unique and personally meaningful weddings that reflect a more innovative spirit. Sometimes these thoughtfully designed ceremonies simply alter certain aspects of more traditional weddings while others break the mold entirely. For example, it was common until recently for the bride’s family to pick up the tab for the wedding. Many couples today share the planning and expenses of the wedding and even draw equally from their respective traditions. Ceremonies involving combined liturgy, or, for example, both a priest and a rabbi, are common. Fifty years ago, this combination would have been taboo among most people.

The gathering of witnesses is from one’s community, but what if one’s community is outside of any traditional church, synagogue or mosque? Some couples have chosen to create beautiful ceremonies that go farther back in time, to the goddess and earth religions that predate the patriarchy altogether. Ceremonies held at sacred sites, scheduled according to the lunar calendar, and incorporating a respect for the powers of nature, sometimes conducted by modern-day shamans or priestesses, have become more common.

These ceremonies can be legally officiated by ministers who are not affiliated with a particular denomination, or who are broadly ecumenical in their own spiritual practice. Uniquely individualized approaches can be incorporated by writing original vows, which reflect one’s deepest sentiments. Much careful reflection often goes into the composition of vows that best reflect the deep contractual commitment the bride and groom are making.

Sometimes, couples who desire an innovative wedding get married legally by a local magistrate at the county courthouse, and then hold a more alternative ceremony among family and friends.

The “Green Wedding” movement is an interesting cultural phenomenon that has been gaining increasing momentum. Careful planning goes into every aspect of a Green Wedding ceremony to ensure that environmental and social justice is upheld. Catering for the reception features locally-grown and organic food. The typical gift registry is partially or entirely replaced by a list of non-profit environmental, community, and political organizations to which the bride and groom request a donation as their gift. Many Green Weddings are community projects themselves, featuring the talents and contributions of a wide network of friends and family. This emphasis on both the local and global community reflects the bride and groom’s desire for the marriage itself to be a force for positive change.

Wedding rings are a lasting and meaningful way for the bride and groom to express unique aspects of their commitment to each other, while at the same time embodying their spiritual, political, and environmental values. Conflict-Free diamonds, that is, diamonds certified as being mined and distributed free of bloodshed and oppression, are in ever greater demand. Celtic wedding rings, with a variety of organic and beautiful patterns and symbols, carry multifaceted spiritual and symbolic meaning. While the exchange of rings is of course a long-standing tradition, the variety and craftsmanship available today is unsurpassed, and many couples make certain the rings themselves incorporate, as a lifelong reminder, the values and meaning woven into their uniquely creative wedding ceremony.

The most important thing when planning one’s wedding is first and foremost, make it your day. Decide where you will compromise and where you will not compromise. Don’t sweat the small stuff. Let go and celebrate the beginning of a new journey.

Peter Breslin is a musician, astrologer, Tarot reader, teacher and freelance writer for Artisanweddingrings.com and Celticjewelry.com living in Santa Fe, New Mexico. He has taught mathematics, music, writing, and literature in the course of a 20-year teaching career in Pennsylvania, New York, New Mexico, and California. Writings include a variety of pieces for publications online and otherwise. He is currently at work on a novel.

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Written by The Editor on October 12th, 2006 with no comments.
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Wedding Reception Ideas - Getting the Best for Your Bucks

Wedding Reception Ideas - Getting the Best for Your Bucks!
By Elsie Gilbert

Wedding receptions mean big money for businesses, across the globe. In fact many hotels and resorts exist solely to provide wedding parties with a range of luxury reception ideas and venues. Choosing a wedding reception venue can be a daunting procedure, as popular venues tend to get booked up quickly. In fact, it is not uncommon to find that a couple feel pressured into selecting any available time slot and not really getting the wedding reception that they first envisaged.

Types of Wedding Receptions

Timing plays an influential role in your choice of wedding reception. Not many people will want copious amounts of liquor and a disco at 9am in the morning! It is also important to consider the numbers and types of people that you are inviting as guests. If your party includes several small children, your choice of wedding reception is likely to be slightly different from an older generation wedding.

Wedding receptions do not need to take place in the evening; in fact, an early morning wedding is a cost effective and fun way of allowing you to have a gathering and still be able to enjoy the rest of the day, quietly. Similarly a lunchtime wedding reception may be a good choice if you have young children attending your day.

Wedding Reception Venues

Your choice of wedding reception venue largely depends on your budget and personal tastes. If you are having a smaller wedding, then why not have your reception at home? There are many companies that now offer catering and drinks facilities in your own home, at a fraction of hotel prices. So this can be a hassle-free and affordable way of having the wedding reception that you want in the comfort of your own home.

Before you approach any external venues, it is well worth consulting friends and family for personal recommendations. When you meet with the wedding reception staff be sure to have a clear idea of numbers, budget and services that you require. By asking all venues the same questions it will be easier to make a like for like comparison.

Food and Drink for the Wedding Reception

The key to success with selecting food and drink for a wedding reception is to keep it simple. Tastes vary dramatically and it will be very difficult to wow everyone, so just aim to please the majority of the guests! Of course, if you are having a small, intimate gathering, it may be possible to use a restaurant where everyone can make their own choices.

For a larger wedding reception, it is well worth asking, as part of your invitation, if anyone has any food allergies, this way you can make sure that there are no nasty surprises on the day!

Organising a wedding reception is not for the faint hearted, but it’s your day, so do it your way!

Elsie Gilbert offers great insights to all different types of wedding ceremonies, wedding styles, wedding accessories. She makes it easy for the bride and groom to review and choose. For more details on all types of wedding ideas visit this site now http://www.weddingceremonyhelp.com

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Written by The Editor on October 5th, 2006 with no comments.
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Guide to Hiring a Wedding Coordinator/Planner

Guide to Hiring a Wedding Coordinator/Planner
By Amy Spade

You may be concerned that you don’t have what it takes to plan your own wedding. Perhaps you feel that you’re too busy or that you’re just not creative enough. That’s okay.

Finding help

Wedding coordinators and planners are professionals at making your special day memorable and stress free. They know the ins and the outs of planning a wedding. And since they’re local for the most part, they also know what your city is like. They will know where the good places to have a reception are, or where the best catering can be found.

They do the work for you and come back with options for you to select from. You work together until you find something that suits the both of you. They’ll help you work within a budget, make all the calls that you need, and even remind you of things that only you can do.

They’re really a day planner for your wedding day creation.

For the busy couple that doesn’t have the time, or needs to travel a lot, a wedding coordinator or planner can provide a sense of security and ease. A good one with attend to your every need and desire in a beautiful wedding, while also relieving you of going through the motions.

Not for everyone

One of the main reasons that couples don’t always enlist wedding coordinators is that they do charge a fee for helping throughout the process. This makes sense because it is their time and their livelihood. However, if it’s an investment in your sanity, it may be well worth the extra check.

Another thing that you may want to consider before hiring someone to help you is whether or not it will make you less stressed. Those brides and grooms that enjoy planning and being in control of tings may find it hard to relinquish that to someone else. They end up calling the planner constantly, making additional plans without their knowledge, and other destructive behaviors. This is why sitting down with a few different coordinators will help you to choose one that complements your personality and your wishes.

A wedding coordinator or planner will be with you from the first step to the last, helping you navigate the details and doing the busy work. If you’re concerned that you’ll fall behind on the wedding planning, or you just want someone else to handle it, interview a few wedding planners and see if there’s someone who can help.

Amy Spade is an expert on planning weddings, and she has written an amazing totally free minicourse on how to make sure that you have the day of your dreams, and avoid wedding day disaster!

Get the free course “Your Special Day from Start to Finish” now at at http://www.weddingdata.com

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Written by The Editor on October 4th, 2006 with no comments.
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A Reasonably Priced Dream Wedding

A Reasonably Priced Dream Wedding
By Kim Prissel

It is possible to have a reasonably priced, yet beautiful wedding. To leave for Italy with her fiancé, my daughter decided to get married with only two month’s notice. We managed to put together a beautiful wedding with a decent price tag.

First of all, she wanted to get married on the beach at sunset. We found a gazebo right on the beach and asked the local mayor to officiate the wedding. The cost was nominal. The gazebo was just large enough for the people attending to be seated inside. The bridal party walked around the gazebo and stood between the gazebo and the water for the ceremony.

One of my big concerns was the people on the beach. They weren’t invited guests, yet they would be in the midst of the wedding. Much to my surprise, these people were quite delighted to witness the ceremony and treated the officiating with the utmost respect. They merely turned their beach chairs around and watched the wedding in silence. Decoration for this part of the wedding was minimal. We donned the posts of the gazebo with bows of tulle and let the breezes blow them about. Extra chairs were loaned from our church and returned by a friend. The happy couple stayed at a bed and breakfast for the night and came back to town the next day.

Since the beach was not close to where we live, we had the reception the next evening at a hall. Maps were provided on small cards in the invitations so guests could find both locations with ease. The hall offered a complete package if you liked, DJ, cake, flowers, linens, the works. After figuring out each individual price if I didn’t pick the package, the price would have been much higher. The DJ did an excellent job as master of ceremonies, introducing the parents, the wedding party, and finally the couple. Then the couple had the first dance with everyone looking on. This was nice for the older folks who would leave early in the evening and ordinarily miss the first dance. After the meal he also helped officiate over the cake cutting and got the music started on time. Table decorations were simple for the evening, flowers from the catering package, and large flat bowls filled with sand, shells and a light blue candle.

The most expensive factor of the wedding was the photographer. We chose a photographer that not only did the posed traditional pictures for the album but also included hundreds of candid shots. We had to pick a longer time package than most weddings because the celebrations were spread out over two days. This ended up being a great factor because it offered a lot more opportunities for candid shots with attendees. The longer time package was great value because it included a leather-bound photo album for the bride and groom with 50 photos inside. My daughter was extremely pleased with the variety of photos she could choose from.

Overall, my daughter got the wedding she dreamed of, which was quite lovely and had a reasonable price tag.

This article has been submitted in affiliation with http://www.Prye.Com/ which is a site for Wedding Invitations.
Kim Prissel, the mother of the bride, lives in South Jersey and can emailed at: legerdemain@writing.com

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Written by The Editor on October 3rd, 2006 with no comments.
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Tips to Kick Start Your Wedding Planning

Tips to Kick Start Your Wedding Planning
By Janey McKenzie

If you have experience with project planning in a professional sense at your employment then you should treat the planning of your wedding no different. Wedding Planning is a must for small or big weddings – perhaps it’s more critical to plan out your wedding for the large weddings for everything to run smoothly on the day.

A Big or Small Wedding?

First of all, you should have a general number of guests you would like to invite. This will determine everything else you do in your wedding planning. Do you want a small cozy wedding or a large wedding gathering? Is it what you want or what your parents or in-laws want? Is it within your budget? Once you answer these questions your wedding planning has now been kick started.

Assign Tasks

In a project situation, it is important to delegate tasks and so in your wedding planning you need to determine who will be responsible for certain aspects of your wedding. For example you may want to designate responsibility of handling of catering for yourself while delegating the responsibility of the wedding music or entertainment to your partner.

Wedding Budget

A commercial project always has a profit and loss statement and a budget. A wedding plan profits when you succeed and you lose when everything falls apart – you don’t want the latter to happen. One of the more important aspects of wedding planning is your wedding budget. You should have a general number in your head of how much you want to spend on your wedding and from that starting number you can allocate money to the ‘sub-projects’ of your wedding such as the catering, the reception hall, etc. Watch carefully how you spend your wedding budget and always keep a look out for ways to save money on weddings.

Wedding Research

Keep note of what works and what doesn’t when you attend other weddings, talk to the caterers and the musicians or the DJ if you like their service. Talk to the wedding couple or other recently wedded couples to ask them what worked in their wedding and what didn’t and what other advice they could offer. A part of your research would take you to wedding expos and shows around the country in your city or local area. At the wedding show you can take into account the latest trends and products that are popular in the wedding industry. You will be able to talk to reception services, caterers and bakers for your wedding cake. You will able to see their showcase of wedding dresses and possibly catch a catwalk display of the dresses. Remember your purpose at these shows – that you are there as research for your wedding plan and not be tempted by the other extras that aren’t really a part of what you want for a wedding. Your purpose is to get an idea of how much everything you want at your wedding would cost as well as your options in the variety of wedding areas.

Wedding Ceremony and Reception Location

Finally, a major element to your wedding project plan is to arrange the ceremony and the locations of the ceremony and reception. If you are religious it would probably be assumed that you would be wedded in a church or other religious building. If aren’t religious and are looking for a civil celebrant you will also need to plan around that. Planning your reception location would probably take into consideration the research you have done previously. Shop around for prices; ask around for testimonials of good service to find the perfect location to suit what you want and your budget.

Good luck in your wedding planning!

Janey McKenzie is a staff writer for BetterWeddingIdeas.com, a free wedding planning guide providing couples with hints and tips to enable them to plan every aspect of their wedding effectively. The article above can be found in our wedding planning category. You may publish this article on the condition that it is not edited and all html links to our website is kept intact.

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Written by The Editor on October 2nd, 2006 with no comments.
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How to Host a Superb Kids Birthday Party

How to Host a Superb Kid Birthday Party!
By Martyn Purdy

How do you plan a children’s birthday party… and still remain sane?

Relax, don’t panic and keep it as simple as possible is the answer.

Kids don’t care if the room has been vacuumed and cleaned. Think about it for a moment, kid’s will make the tidiest of room’s look like a disaster zone within minutes of turning up. They won’t care whether the table napkins match or what time it is!… all they will want to do is have fun, play games and eat lots of goodies!

So, what’s the best way to ensure that your child’s birthday party is one to remember? (at least until the next party invitation arrives!)

Firstly, take a little time to think about the party theme. Will it be an outing to the local burger house, a trip to an amusement park or will you have a theme party at home. With sufficient forward planning, you won’t be losing any sleep worrying about the party.

Make a list of who is coming to the party? The general rule of thumb is to invite as many guests as you feel comfortable catering for.

Ask the birthday child what they would like to do. Don’t be tempted to pressure them into having the sort of party YOU would like… it is their special day after all! Once you have decided on a theme, then the party activities to keep the kids happy become a priority. Many traditional games can be adapted to fit just about any party theme.

If the party is to at the local restaurant, go along and speak to the manager to agree the food menu and leave the rest to them. An outing to the amusement park or zoo may require additional party planning, with transport being just one item needing consideration. Many of these venues have party facilities available so all you need to provide is the children and a credit card to pay the bill.

If the party is to be at home, then selecting a theme can be fun. Whether it’s Pirates, Finding Nemo or Dora the Explorer… this is your opportunity to get creative!

With so many character theme party goods available, the choice is endless. If you’re planning to hold the party outdoors, it would be a good idea to have at least one room inside your home decorated, in case of rain. Try to limit the party activities to pre-designated party areas (as much as possible), so you are able to relax and enjoy the party without worrying about the mess being made.

Ok, it’s now time to get ready for the party! You’ve decided on the party theme and how many guests will be invited… Now the preparations and fun begin!

Don’t forget to keep your birthday kid involved whenever possible. Get them to suggest party game ideas, then choose the decorations and food together. Feeling relaxed? Hope so, because organizing a kid birthday party should be fun for everyone!

Allocate a budget for the party and decide whether you hire a professional entertainer or enlist the help of friends and neighbors? Don’t be afraid to ask a friend to help clear empty dishes, run a game or two and even take the some party photos.

Set a time for the party. Two or three hours should be plenty of time. If the children are under 5 years old, then one and half hours should be time enough. One great tip is to hold a toddler party in the morning, as youngsters tend to get a bit “cranky” when they get tired!

Plan your party games in 15-20 minute intervals. If you find the kids are happy playing a particular game let them carry on… why spoil their fun? On the other hand plan more activities than you think you will need. Some games may be greeted with a “groan” and you may well need to play another game sooner than you expected.

Send out your birthday party invitations 2 to 3 weeks in advance of the party date, then make a follow-up confirmation phone calls after about a week. People tend to be very busy nowadays and a small invitation can get easily forgotten, usually under a mountain of junk-mail!

Don’t spend more time or energy than necessary on things that don’t really matter. When organising the party food keep snacks plain and simple. Remember that kids love eating food with their fingers and your party day could be a great day to let them do just that!

Buy an undecorated cake from your local baker and decorate it yourself, making a terrific party theme cake… or get the bakers to make a completely finished themed birthday cake!

Finally, imagine that the big day is here and your first guest arrives for your child’s birthday party. Stay calm, keep a good sense of humor and enjoy the precious party time with your guests. Above all, keep the party flowing and let the children set the pace.

You will look back afterwards, when flicking through your fabulous party photo’s, with the immortal words… “It was well worth the effort”

Martyn Purdy is the creator of a popular kid birthday party website. Find a wealth of party themes, games, treats and our party planner at http://www.captain-kid-birthday-parties.com.

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Written by The Editor on June 5th, 2006 with no comments.
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Free Leaflets - Catering and Hospitality

Free leaflets - Catering/hospitality

You will find all of these useful, free leaflets on the HSE publications website. Please click here.

Many Catering Information Sheets are available in other languages

Heat stress in the workplace. What you need to know as an employer [PDF 35kb]
Priorities for Health and Safety in Catering activities CAIS2
Managing health and safety pays in the catering industry [PDF] CAIS4
Health and safety training pays in the catering industry: Guidance for owners and managers [PDF] CAIS5
An index of health and safety guidance for the catering industry [PDF] CAIS7
The main health and safety law applicable to catering [PDF] CAIS11
Safety signs in the catering industry [PDF] CAIS16
Reporting accidents in the catering industry [PDF] CAIS18
Health and safety of new and expectant mothers in the catering industry [PDF] CAIS19
Health and safety for waiting staff [PDF] CAIS20
Health and safety of children and young people in catering [PDF] CAIS 21
Safe use of cleaning chemicals in the hospitality industry [PDF] CAIS22

Slips, trips and falls
Preventing slips and trips in kitchens and food service [PDF] CAIS6 (Rev1)

Manual handling
Preventing back pain and other aches and pains to kitchen and food service staff [PDF] CAIS24

Equipment
Maintenance priorities in catering [PDF] (CAIS12)
Planning for Health and Safety when selecting and using catering equipment and workplaces [PDF] CAIS9
Ventilation of kitchens in Catering establishments [PDF] CAIS10
Precautions at manually ignited gas-fired catering equipment [PDF] CAIS3
Safety during emptying and cleaning of fryers [PDF] CAIS17 (revised)
Gas safety in catering and hospitality [PDF] CAIS23

Written by The Editor on May 8th, 2006 with no comments.
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Cooking the Books

Utilising computers and the Internet to unload the burden of running a business & improving our lives seems the stuff of dreams, but it doesn’t have to be!

The catering industry is renowned for seemingly completing hundreds of tasks in a short amount of time with ‘rush’ being the operative word. When working in this kind of industry that already runs in a ‘busy’ world you need everything you can to help make the business run smoother and of course your life run easier!

Where did it go wrong?
The personal computer was invented and promised to make out lives easier and hopefully our businesses run smoother. This was a pipe dream, an ideal that to most hasn’t come true and the reality is the computer, for some, has become a master and not a servant.

Become the Master.
With computers comes software and you normally are familiar with applications like Microsoft word, Excel, Publisher etc. These do various tasks but the reality is they are completely underused or misused even. As a small to medium catering business what you need is something that does it all?

You might have appointments to make, quotations to send, bookings to confirm, orders to fulfil, customers to remind, money to chase, invoices to raise and much more!

Ø You might use a variety of programs to do this for you?
Ø You might use a variety of books and paper notes?
Ø You might work and live from one day to the next in total chaos?

What’s the solution?
What if you could do all this in one source? Internet based administration is rapidly growing in popularity as more and more businesses turn to the Internet for all their business needs.

But why the internet?
Well access basically. Traditionally a program needed to be on every computer that was used and this became expensive. By having administration based on the Internet (which is contained within a secure environment) all you need is a web browser to do your work. This means whether you’re in the office, at home or even on holiday, you can check how the business is running 24/4 365 days a year.

Creospace offer this kind of solution in the form of their Creocaterer package. “Our goal was always to teach people to use the computer as a tool, by utilising the Internet and building bespoke solutions to problems we can achieve that goal” says Gary Dickenson from Creospace. Gary also Says “A solution to the catering market seemed a natural continuation to what we already do and so by working with a caterer we developed the product.”

Creospace build bespoke products using blocks of existing code and so clients have the benefit of a solution that is unique to their needs but without a large bill for development!

Hayley from ‘Buffets to Suit’ in Colchester uses ‘Creocaterer’ and she says “Thanks to Creospace, one of my new years resolutions (to be more organised) is coming true.” “I’d never have thought of getting a personalised system built as I didn’t know it could be done for companies on a budget such as ours.

Amongst other things mine has a booking diary and it reminds me when enquirers haven’t responded, paid deposits, confirmed numbers, etc. It also reminds me when to send quotes, invoices, thank you letters, etc The different menu prices and service levels come up automatically on the invoices and there’s no more cutting and pasting between different systems!

It’s brilliant! Oh, and it shows me when to stop taking bookings for a particular date as we’re full. I’d really recommend you chat to Creospace”.

More information about Creospace and their products can be found on their website – www.creospace.co.uk

Written by The Editor on April 27th, 2006 with no comments.
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The Perks

NAME OF BAND: The Perks

ADDRESS FOR FAN MAIL: NthLyn4@aol.com

TELEPHONE FOR BOOKINGS: 0777 9098437

WEBSITE: www.myspace.com/perksband
www.the-perks.co.uk – under construction

MUSIC TYPE: Indie/Punk

OTHER INFORMATION: The Perks are a new energetic young band with an amazing talent. They write their own music and are keen to showcase this.

The Perks consist of five members – Hamish, Nath, Bean, Fred and Patch. They have already played a few gigs round their local area, Lincolnshire and Nottinghamshire, and now would like to cast their net further playing other venues.

Please keep checking their website for updates on news and gigs.

If you would like to hear a sample of their music or book them for a gig (all venues will be considered), please use the above contact details.

Written by The Editor on April 12th, 2006 with no comments.
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