Monthly Archives: April 2019

Understanding Flu

Flu is a common illness, but there is still much confusion about what constitutes as flu and what doesn’t. There are several different strains of the virus. Here is some useful information detailing the different types, some of which can cause serious illness in people.

Seasonal Flu

This is the type of flu we hear about the most as the strains cause illness for several months of every year. Each flu season is different, depending on the strain and where in the world you are. There are three main types of flu virus that cause seasonal flu infections – A, B and C. To do your bit in the fight against flu, consider taking part in Paid Research Studies with  https://www.trials4us.co.uk

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Influenza A

This is the strain that’s usually responsible for outbreaks of seasonal flu. It is an illness that affects both humans and animals, being spread …

A physical store vs online store?

When starting a business it can be difficult to decide whether to open a real physical shop or an online shop, or even both. With online sales increasing each year, it can be easy to overlook the benefit to a business from having a physical presence, but there are of course advantages to both.

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Benefits of online stores

Lower costs

This is a crucial difference between physical and online retail stores as there are no hefty rents or rates or utilities to pay with an online store.

Wider customer base

With an online store you are not limited to shoppers in your local area, region or even country. You are not dependent on footfall and your goods are available to the world.

Flexible schedules

An online shop means you can have a flexible schedule, your shop is always open but you do not necessarily need to be there …

Three trending colours for spring-summer 2019

Purple reigns as colour goes back to the 1980s

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Purple and beige are two colours that are dominating the catwalks for spring and summer 2019. Also thrown into the mix are pinks, silvers and sage greens.

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Purple has been appearing in a range of shades, from pastel lilacs to deep violets. It’s also a colour that looks back to the 1980s. It’s a colour linked to royalty and wealth, and many music fans will associate purple with the late and great Prince. Purple trousers, jackets, suits and knitwear have all been paraded on the catwalks – and better still, the colour suits both men and women.

If you’re new to wearing bold shades and you feel intimidated by making such a daring move, you can begin by introducing some small touches to your wardrobe. Think accessories or colour yourself purple with socks, shoes or even a …