Local beautician and hairdresser in Hertfordshire

Jo is the younger sister of my boyfriend Jacob, she has been hairdressing for over 10 years since the tender age of 13. All this time has been in a salon in St Albans, her experience there allows her to give you salon quality treatments cheaper than you would normally pay.
She has a loyal following of clients who she visits regularly to treat their hair in the Hertfordshire area including local towns like St Albans, Stevenage, Hatfield, Welwyn, Hitchin and Harpenden,
Here are some of the advantages of hiring Jo to treat your hair!

• Jo doesn't have to pay for an expensive salon and business rates and all the other costs in running a business, and this saving is passed on to you her client.
• You save time as you don't need to travel to get your hair treated, you don't need to find a parking space, organise a baby sitter etc
• You don't need to organise child care or care for your pets when you want to go and get your hair treated
• Jo is skilled and sort after enough to be able to work outside of a salon, so the quality of her work must be good
• You can book appointments with Jo out of normal salon hours, and Jo is flexible and is willing to work evenings and weekends.

Get in touch with Jo either through her website, Facebook or her blog.

Atlas Aerials - New website!

Over the years my TV Aerial website has become more and more dated, and also slipped through the ranks of Google a fair bit. This has made a hit on the a mount of work I get from my Television Aerial business. It was about time that I invested some money into my website and help my marketing to return my business into growth. Got in touch with my website developer and we are working on a new mobile friendly website which we hope to surpass the old one - http://www.atlastvaerials.co.uk. The website will have all the up to date information in the TV aerial industry as well being well integrated with all my social media accounts.

Atlas Aerials
14 Ellingham Close
Hemel Hempstead
Herts
HP2 5LW
01442 894665
http://www.atlastvaerials.co.uk

Vortex Events Ltd in Herts

When im not busy installing teleivision aerials in the local area I like to help out my friend and family and support them where I can. My good friend has recently set up a company called Vortex Events based in Hatfield, Hertfordshire. They specialize in the supply (hire or purchase), install and operation of audio video equipment for a range of events such as night clubs, conferences, theatres, promotional etc. The sort of equipment they hire is things like speakers, amplifiers, led screens, digital screens, projectors and so on. Check out there new website and get in youch if you have any need for related professional advice or services.

Website overhaul, about time!

Ive been so busy working as a Aerial Installation Engineer in and around Hemel Hempstead that I've sort of neglected my marketing somewhat! My website has been invaluable to me to contact my clients and I havent done anything with it in such a long time. This is going to change and im going to regularly keep it updates and pay my web designer regularly so it doesnt become a turn off for new potential clients!

eHandyman now offering Man and a Van services

My uncle Gary is a successful Handyman in the Herts, Beds and Bucks area. Recently he has been branching out somewhat and getting into Man with a van type services. With his large modern van he can safely move any items you want safely securely and efficiently. Please do get in touch with him if you would like a quote on any job that you might have. He is a nice and guy and would be only to pleased to hear from you.

Atlas Aerials targets St Albans

Ive decided that it is time that I work a little bit harder at my marketing. We do pretty good in Hemel Hempstead and have allot of TV aerial installation clients here. However we have few phone calls for tv aerial installation in st albans, I guess the reason for this is that Ive been to busy installing TV aerials and sky dishes that I haven't had a chance to look after my website!

Well from today I'm gonna target st albans aerial customers, and try and provider a better to service to areas other than hemel hempstead!

Aerial installation business cards

Ordered some new business cards not to long ago, and I wasn't to sure on the best place to source them. I really didn't have time to go to the local printers and describe what I wanted and supply them with the correct artwork and so on.

I decided to find a provider online, and after a quick search and look around, I decided on Goodprint as I really liked a aerial business card template they had on their site.

Before I buy from any website, I like to check out its reputation. So I did a few google searches for goodprint reviews, goodprint customer reviews, goodprint feedback and so on and I found Goodprint on Trustpilot. Trust pilot are a third party review site offering unbiased and qualified reviews from Goodprint customers, so it paints a pretty clear picture of what people think of a companies service.

Goodprint scored a great 9 out of 10 when I looked, which convinced me to buy. Incidentally I also noticed some great window cleaning business cards there as well, well worth a look. Check out this you tube video on Goodprint from one of their customers.

My experience with Goodprint was much better than that I had with Vistaprint the year before.

Twitterfeed

Just setup twitter feed to feed my aerial installer blog into twitter, wonder if its working...?

Handyman in dunstable

My uncle Gary has recently has a new website made for this handyman business based in Dunstable. Offering a wide variety of services as a handyman in Dunstable and surrounding areas I can thoroughly recommend him as a nice, honest trustworthy guy who will do a good job for you.

Operating from a mobile workshop he is based in dunstable, here is his contact details if youd like to get in touch.

07557 376035

Gary Picton
28 Lowther Road
Dunstable
Bedfordshire
LU6 3NZ

His website address is www.ehandyman.co.uk check it out!
Handyman luton,
Handyman St Albans,
Handyman Harpenden.

Next day business cards

Ive always used Goodprint as my choice for high quality business cards, and I absolutely love their service! The quality is amazing.

The other week I decided to go to a beauty show as a last minute decision, and needed some next day business cards, luckily Goodprint offer this service so im one extremely happy customer!

Discount on business cards

My sister Krista recently posted a blog showing off a Goodprint Discount Code that she found after alot of googling. Id like to share to it with you so you to can get a great deal when you next order Goodprint online business cards.

Goodprint have a large range of business card designs, that are easily customized online and sent to your door in a matter of days, and definately some of the best quality business cards ive seen.

TV Aerial Fitting and advice in Watford

My new website has been pretty successfull at getting me jobs in Hemel Hempstead and St Albans and a few other areas. Struggled to work out why I dont get hardly any calls from Watford?! Decided to hit google to try and work out why, and low and behold, my website ranks well for some areas but not Watford.

Ive employed my expert web developer to try and improve my ranking in Watford to try and get me some more work fitting tv aerials in watford, sky dish installation in Watford and any other tv installation work in Watford. Fingers crossed hell crack it and ill start getting some more work in Watford.

First Job in St Albans

My website has been bringing in a steady stream of customers and im very pleased with the results todate.

Yestarday a lady from St Albans rang me up suggesting that she wasnt happy with her TV reception and that she had an old aerial that had been damaged slightly in the recent winds. Old or poorly fitted aerials are more vulnerable in heavy winds, so getting a new aerial professionally fitted will ensure that your TV reception is not at risk. To some people there is nothing more important than to watch their favourite soaps and TV programmes! Ive even fallen out with a few customers due to that fact!

Pleased to of successfully completed my first TV Aerial Installation St Albans job.

Atlas Aerials in Google places

Atlas Aerials uses Google Local Places for its advertising. Our page gives a full description of our service, along with reviews from our customers.

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Leave us feedback!

If you have appreciated our services and would like to help promote Atlas Aerials i these difficult times, then please email us your testimonial so that we can publish it on our website.

You can also post testimonials on independent websites, these are great and helps us generate new business.

You can post to our google places page, thomson local page, yelp page and many more!

Confederation of Aerial Industries

Atlas Aerials is a member of the Confederation of Aerial Industries (CAI). You can view a page on their website listing Atlas Aerials CAI membership.

The CAI promises that all of its Members will provide:

Commitment and Professionalism

CAI members only employ competent and trained personnel whose work is regularly monitored by an Inspector. Members have to demonstrate a long-term commitment to the industry and must have been trading for a minimum qualifying period. To ensure that the members are kept up to date with changes in technology and working practices, the CAI runs a comprehensive portfolio of training courses and produces regular informative publications.

Quality

All members must comply with the exacting standards laid down in the CAI's Codes of Practice, using only materials and methods approved to British and other European standards. This ensures the best possible results.

Complaints

In the unlikely event of you being unhappy with the standard of workmanship carried out by the installer, or indeed dissatisfied with any aspect of your installation, firstly contact the Member and then if you are still not satisfied, the CAI can help through its official complaints procedure. The CAI will fully investigate any complaint that it receives against one of its members and is empowered to impose sanctions on its Members if necessary! Provided that the problems are within the realms of the original guarantee the CAI will arrange to have the work corrected - at no extra cost to the consumer.

Double Guarantee

CAI members guarantee their installations for a minimum of 12 months and, in addition, the CAI guarantees all domestic installations for the first year. In the unlikely event that the member does not honour their guarantee in the first 12 months, please contact us!

Insurance

Accidental damage to your property is covered by the full insurance cover that all CAI members have. There is a minimum requirement of £2 million public liability insurance, which should give you the peace of mind that you require before any work commences.

*Our guarantee covers the first £500 of any one claim relating to defective workmanship, materials or installation, but does not covers any consequential damage or loss caused to persons or property.

Identification

Members of the CAI are advised to have their identity cards on them whilst working. The card show clearly the members name, company details and a photograph. If there is any doubt on an installers validity as a member of the CAI, please call the CAI on 01923 803030.

Television interference facts

Poor television reception can be extremely frustrating! Sometimes your reception can go from good to bad very quickly without an obvious cause or reason. Some time this is because of a fault in your television system, however external factors maybe causing interference and hampering your television reception.

Picture drop-out, pixelation and sound quality issues are common issues when suffering from from interference. Rather than spending time trying to diagnose complicated problems and risking injury by climbing rooftops to inspect an aerial; its a good idea to hire a professional.

Atlas Aerials offer a friendly father and son service in the Hertfordshire area. Please contact us for a free, no obligation quotation.

Here are some common reasons for interference.

Too much signal?

Its possible that you are living to close a a television signal transmitter. To much signal can overload your Freeview receiver. This problem is solved by installing a aerial attenuator into your television system to reduce the signal. Professional television installers will be able to diagnose this problem and install a attenuator to correct the issue.

Check your aerial

Damaged, poorly aligned or not up to the job aerials can reduce signal strength and give external television interference a chance to take hold. For best results you need a good quality rooftop aerial, aligned perfectly at the correct digital transmitter.

Electrical interference

Inteference from other electrical items around your house is a an occasional cause of poor reception/interference. For example your picture quality may suffer when a light is switched on, the washing machine is on. Terrestrial digital TV in particular is susceptible to interference of this kind.

There is many solutions to interference of this kind, usually it can be solved by combining a good quality external aerial with a high quality unbroken cable to your set top box.

Radio interference

If you live close to a police station, taxi firm, amateur radio/CB radio enthusiast it is possible that the signals transmitted from these can be interfering with your television.

There are special filters and ferrite rings which can be installed to remove this form of interferance as well as electrical interference.

Channel interference

Video recorders and some set-top boxes 're-broadcast' their signal via aerial cable. Often known as 'modulating', it allows equipment without SCART sockets to view the equipment's output. If you're seeing interference to channels, it is possible its caused by something in your setup clashing with other channels.

Virgin Media information

What is Virgin Media?

A digital TV service delivered through a fibre optic cable network. Virgin Media also offer broadband, home phone and mobile phone. Services can be bundled with a TV package or bought separately.

How much does it cost?

From £6.50 to £23 a month including a V+ HD box. A phone line is required (£12.24 a month).

Standard installation by an engineer costs £40 or you can self install for free.

What equipment do I need?

A digital V box is provided with standard subscription or upgrade to a V+ box.

How is Virgin Media installed?

You can self-install or arrange for an engineer to come out to install for you (from £40).

How many channels will I get?

This depends on what package.
Size M: over 40 digital channels including BBC3, E4, Virgin 1 and ITV2
Size L: over 85 digital channels including everything on M, plus extras like LIVING, Bravo, UKTVGold and MTV
Size XL: up to 160 digital TV channels including everything from size L

Does Virgin Media offer an HDTV service?

Yes. The V+ box is an HD-ready personal video recorder that lets you record, pause and rewind live TV.

What other services does Virgin Media offer?

• ‘On demand’ including Catch up TV, BBC iPlayer, Movies and Music Videos
• Parental control
• Equipment fixed at no extra cost while you are a subscriber

Does Virgin Media offer any accessible services?

Yes, subtitles and audio description.

www.virginmedia.com

BT Vision information

What is BT Vision?

BT Vision¹ is a digital TV service available to new or existing BT Total Broadband customers. Freeview channels are included as standard², as well as the Vision+ digital TV recorder which allows you to pause, rewind and record up to 80 hours of Freeview TV.

How much does it cost?

From £6.99 to £19.99 per month, or pay per view from 39p. BT broadband required (from £15.99 a month) and self installation.

For the latest offers check www.bt.com/tv

What equipment do I need?

To get BT Vision you will need BT Total Broadband (with BT Home Hub wireless router). You will also need to live in a Freeview area to access the Freeview channels.

How is BT Vision installed?

You can install BT Vision yourself using the simple self-install instructions in about half an hour or so. Alternatively, a BT engineer can visit your home and get you up and running (charges apply).

How many channels will I get?

Between 15 and 40 Freeview channels plus Sky Sports 1, Sky Sports 2, ESPN and on-demand³ films. Additionally you can catch up on shows you may have missed from the 5 main channels over the last 7 days.

Does BT Vision offer an HDTV service?

Yes. A selection of on demand films and TV programmes are available in HD, and more HD content is being added all the time.

What other services does BT Vision offer?

• On demand blockbuster films, sport, TV and kids' programmes
• Catch up TV service for BBC1 and BBC2, ITV, Channel 4 and Five
  
• Free ESPN Sports channel when you take a Value viewing pack⁴
  
• Free trailers for many films and programmes.

www.bt.com/vision

Freesat information

What is freesat?

Freesat is a digital satellite service, brought to you by the BBC and ITV.

How much does it cost?

To get freesat, there is a one-off payment for a digital box (from £30) or Digital TV (from £450). If your home does not already have a working satellite dish, installation of a new satellite dish will cost approximately £80. There is no subscription and no contract.

What equipment do I need?

A freesat digital box and a fully installed satellite dish. To watch TV in HD you will need a freesat HD digital box connected to an HD Ready TV or a TV with freesat HD built in.

How is freesat installed?

If you have a working satellite dish on your home you may be able to self-install your freesat equipment. If not, freesat can be installed by a freesat approved installers (who meet required industry standards). Installation, if required, can be arranged with your retailer when you buy your equipment.

If there is already a satellite dish on your home, you may be able to use it to receive freesat – check with your freesat retailer first. If your existing satellite dish is still under warranty (typically 12 months) connecting a freesat digital box to your existing equipment is likely to void your existing warranty.

How many channels will I get?

Over 115 TV channels including entertainment, movies, news, lifestyle, BBC iplayer, and subscription-free HD from the BBC and ITV.

Does freesat offer an HDTV service?

Yes, freesat offers a subscription-free HD service. To watch TV in HD you will need a freesat HD digital box connected to an HD Ready TV or a TV with freesat HD built in.

What services does freesat offer?

• Subscription-free HD
• 7 day on-screen programme guide
• Interactive TV (press remote red button for access to latest news and live sports results)
• Parental control
• Customer support via freesat’s customer helpdesk and freesat.co.uk’s help section
• Interactive services

Does freesat offer any accessibility features?

Yes, subtitles and audio description.

Terms and conditions

Non-standard installation costs extra. You must get consents required (e.g. landlords, planning permission) before arranging installation. More information available from freesat approved retailers.

www.freesat.co.uk