If you run a business then, no matter how big or small, sooner or later you’ll find you need to figure out just how much money you’re making. This might be because, quite wisely you want to be informed on where your business stands financially. Or it may simply be because the government wants evidence of
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Staying at the head of the pack is a tough thing to do in the dog eat dog world of business. Even if your organization is not commercial nobody is immune to the relentless march of progress and technological change. New avenues and opportunities demand a constantly learning workforce and any serious employer must always
There are few more powerful ways to have a profound influence in another person’s life than in the role of a mentor. By providing guidance and council to others you can influence lives for the better and even make dreams come true. Mentors come in many shapes and sizes; a knowledgeable teacher, a sympathetic counselor,
The excitement of Christmas is over, but 2014 isn’t quite over yet. A few days remain until the beginning of the New Year. Traditionally, the New Year is when people like to try turning over a new leaf, usually inspired by the extra pounds piled on over the holiday season. Whether you’re looking to lose some
Country Gardener is now established as the gardening authority on local gardening in the South West, Cotswolds and Hampshire. Over 100,000 copies are distributed every issue to a loyal and enthusiastic readership. Started in a small way in Devon in 1997, the free magazine has grown into several larger, more colourful editions covering four counties
It’s only a few days till December and the launch of open celebration season. Even if you don’t celebrate Christmas yourself, it’s going to be hard to get away from the relentless celebrations at work and at home. There will be Turkey. There will be trouble. And if you’ve somehow pulled the short straw, or
Masters of the visual art, graphic designers convey important information to people through the combination of typography, visual arts and layout. Through these three, they spread ideas and messages with more impact in less time than might be achieved with text alone. Graphic design in many ways dictates the way we see this world. Just
Communication is the key to doing good business. Whatever your sector or field, whether you sell to the public, businesses or have a cushy contract with the government your business needs to be able to talk to customers, suppliers and internally alike. And as English continues to remain the dominant language for commerce, technology and
This year has been something of a watershed for us, a third new website, new staff and many more internal systems that hopefully are lessening stress and workload, but we're still getting busier every day! Thank you to all that have come on board! Keeping up to date with technology is one thing, but the
Everyone loves a good meal. That’s why catering and food management is the cornerstone of the entire hospitality industry. Before beds, before discos and pools there is the want, need and desire for a great meal. And with so many different tastes and appetites, there’s a true proliferation of options on the streets of even
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ADL Success Stories – Dairy Cattle Farming with Annabella Baker
Education opens doors to success windows of opportunity and in at least one case, gates to new possibilities. Such is the case with ADL success story Annabella Baker. Originally from Italy, but now living in the UK, Annabella faced a tragedy all too familiar to many when she lost her airline job during the Covid
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Henry Hoover’s Broken Plug
Some stories of educational achievement soar into the heavens. Of individuals who through hard work and toil overcame the challenges in their life to achieve. Certainly, at ADL we’ve seen and helped many individuals achieve their dreams through completing a course which helped them get a place at university or begin a new career. This,
King Charles and the Grey Goo
If you’ve been in the UK over the past weekend you might have noticed you had a day off on Monday (or looked on enviously as other people had a day off). The coronation of a new monarch in Charles the Third means a new era. One that the Monarch is especially keen does not
Could You Be a Personal Trainer?
If you’re looking for a side business or career that combines a love for fitness and a mentoring role. personal training might be for you Personal training is at it’s heart all about being able to help people live healthier, happier lives. By combining physical exercise with essential lifestyle changes like diet they help their