http://www.artipot.com/authors/16273/matt-crick/ Latest articles by Matt Crick from Artipot - your one-stop resource for free articles. http://www.artipot.com/articles/461768/natasha-bailie-inspires-the-crowds-at-goodwood-revival-2009.htm When you think of the women that epitomise the spirit and vitality of vintage fashion, Elizabeth Taylor, Sophia Loren and Audrey Hepburn are certainly at the top of an illustrious list Vintage has come back with a welcomed bang, with the beautiful, timeless style of the 40s, 50s and 60s captivating the imagination of the high street, designers and the appreciators of... Mon, 19 Oct 2009 17:11:22 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/461768/natasha-bailie-inspires-the-crowds-at-goodwood-revival-2009.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/451749/gainsborough-showers-useful-information-tips-and-advice.htm We all try to make sure that the bathroom remains clean and free of hazardous products in our homes, but sometime a gentle reminder is required in order to achieve this Don't panic: Gainsborough Showers, specialists in supplying showers to millions of homes in the UK, are here to help Thu, 01 Oct 2009 11:03:42 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/451749/gainsborough-showers-useful-information-tips-and-advice.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/406826/hazlemere-windows-encourage-the-government-to-delay-vat-increase.htm With so many businesses across the UK imploring the Government to delay its highly unpopular VAT increase on December 31st; it is no surprise that The British Retail Consortium (BRC) has finally made a robust stance in calling for a delay to this tax increase The BRC has reinforced the nationwide plea by UK retailers not to raise the current 15 per cent to 17 Wed, 05 Aug 2009 23:45:11 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/406826/hazlemere-windows-encourage-the-government-to-delay-vat-increase.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/393613/common-causes-of-an-office-fire.htm The acute "beep, beep, beep, beep Tue, 21 Jul 2009 04:23:39 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/393613/common-causes-of-an-office-fire.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/318957/smile-see-the-bigger-picture-and-save-some-money.htm Unless you've been trapped down a man hole for the past several months, you will be fully aware of the current economic noose that is asphyxiating the majority of the UK's retailers The knot may be loosened slightly by news that banks are monitoring the situation on the high street and would be willing to financially assist if the posture of many well-known shops worsens, or... Thu, 02 Apr 2009 04:30:02 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/318957/smile-see-the-bigger-picture-and-save-some-money.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/306417/property-guide-for-the-north-west-of-england.htm As far back as Anglo-Saxon times, Britain has been a divided nation, with the south continuously prospering The Northern half was run by the Danes, while the Romans build a prodigious wall to provide a barrier against invasions Wed, 18 Mar 2009 04:59:46 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/306417/property-guide-for-the-north-west-of-england.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/285306/the-last-resort.htm If you've ever had an opportunity to ski, you'll agree there is very little that rivals the pure thrill of skiing down an exquisite mountain, surrounded by powder and pines on a crisp day in spring As the incandescent sun departs for another day, your body feels tired, but your mind refreshed, and as your resort draws closer on the horizon, you can feel the glowing warmth of... Tue, 17 Feb 2009 11:05:33 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/285306/the-last-resort.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/277064/follow-the-leader.htm Leadership has been at the forefront of topical debate for centuries; the very foundations of history are built upon iconic leaders and their influential decision-making Some view leadership as an innate characteristic of the great men and women of our time; some as the personal relationship between the individual and the group; while others see it as the process of striving... Tue, 03 Feb 2009 02:20:11 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/277064/follow-the-leader.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/269783/new-year-new-start.htm For some people, making New Year resolutions are as difficult as sticking to them For a business, creating realistic goals for the future could be the defining factor in achieving success in 2009 Tue, 20 Jan 2009 19:42:51 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/269783/new-year-new-start.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/268531/from-the-mountain-top-to-your-kitchen-where-does-your-worktop-come-from.htm Granite worktops are a beautiful, practical and affordable edition to any kitchen But did you know that Granite actually comes from way up high in the mountain tops Sat, 17 Jan 2009 14:20:05 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/268531/from-the-mountain-top-to-your-kitchen-where-does-your-worktop-come-from.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/268529/our-guide-to-health-and-safety-in-the-kitchen.htm The kitchen is the focal point of the British home; the social hub of a party; the place where culinary delights are created; and the location for families to exchange dinnertime stories It is a well known fact that the majority of accidents happen in the home, and it is no surprise that most of these occur in the kitchen Sat, 17 Jan 2009 14:13:11 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/268529/our-guide-to-health-and-safety-in-the-kitchen.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/261061/eco-offices-should-always-receive-the-green-light.htm Eco-buildings come in many different forms: self-sufficient or autonomous structures, self-build, wooden timbre-framed, cob cottages, traditional mud and stud, to name but a few Some are high tech, others are low tech and some eco-architecture has even gone underground to conserve heat Mon, 05 Jan 2009 00:29:22 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/261061/eco-offices-should-always-receive-the-green-light.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/261055/take-time-out-for-team-building.htm By most accounts, the term 'team building' wasn't coined until the late 1920's So what was happening in organisations before that Mon, 05 Jan 2009 00:21:29 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/261055/take-time-out-for-team-building.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/261018/dont-compromise-your-childs-safety-this-christmas.htm Sit back for a moment and consider the amount of products available to us on the high street that provides a cheaper alternative to the real thing Fashion is at the forefront of my mind; as consumers, we are lavished in affordable replications of the unaffordable designer brands Sun, 04 Jan 2009 23:14:51 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/261018/dont-compromise-your-childs-safety-this-christmas.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/247020/what-to-look-for-in-a-nursery.htm From a child's earliest encounter with the world in which they live they are influenced by the environment around them The home environment is the first in which a baby is able to explore and learn from Wed, 10 Dec 2008 02:20:25 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/247020/what-to-look-for-in-a-nursery.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/247015/personalised-learning.htm What is personalised learning This term is currently a very popular phrase in the world of education Wed, 10 Dec 2008 02:06:32 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/247015/personalised-learning.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/245412/christmas-comes-early-for-online-shoppers.htm As I write this article, I can hear my fellow colleagues around me discussing, with a combination of anxiety and enthusiasm, what they're planning to buy their loved ones this Christmas I leave what I'm doing momentarily as this is an opportunity that cannot be missed Sat, 06 Dec 2008 22:15:02 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/245412/christmas-comes-early-for-online-shoppers.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/241742/the-mummy-track.htm Last century's commentators' spoke of women staring at the "glass ceiling" where their drive and avidity for the top jobs were restricted by the dominance of workplace discrimination and culture Today, however, things are changing: hundreds of resilient women do make it into the boardroom, flourishing in the senior roles in both the private and public sector and shatter the... Sun, 30 Nov 2008 13:05:56 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/241742/the-mummy-track.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/241741/has-the-internet-changed-recruitment.htm The voices that echo around the recruitment industry provide mixed subjectivity when asked about the future of online recruitment The birth of Internet recruitment sites at the turn of the millennium generated significant debate and one question rose loud and clear from the rest: Is the Internet fundamentally changing the relationship between the client and recruitment agency Sun, 30 Nov 2008 13:01:22 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/241741/has-the-internet-changed-recruitment.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/230605/get-the-picture-protecting-your-digital-brand.htm I was on holiday recently The sea provided the required amount of aqua-antics and the sun doused the beautiful landscape; creating the perfect postcard setting Wed, 12 Nov 2008 00:14:57 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/230605/get-the-picture-protecting-your-digital-brand.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/230401/the-art-of-digital.htm Modern technology has redefined many things in our lives The way we communicate; the speed and efficiency when we travel; and the way in which we entertain ourselves Tue, 11 Nov 2008 09:37:36 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/230401/the-art-of-digital.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/230372/put-your-energy-into-saving-energy-this-christmas.htm I remember last Christmas day as if it was yesterday Not for the elated pretence when I received a video cassette, for the sixth consecutive year, from my grandparents; nor for the fact my brother stated that it "had been really tough year" and hence why he'd brought me a padded toilet seat Tue, 11 Nov 2008 08:42:38 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/230372/put-your-energy-into-saving-energy-this-christmas.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/230299/get-to-net-work.htm Before the arrival of the internet, if any of us can remember that prehistoric period of life, how did people arrange to meet each other We were limited in options; the telephone was and still is a fundamental tool for contacting, but is now a trailing second place to the mighty internet Tue, 11 Nov 2008 00:36:54 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/230299/get-to-net-work.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/228487/posture-people-support-backcare-awareness-week.htm Many of us get used to the niggles and aches that result from using a computer, but what started as a relatively minor issue is now having long term damaging effects on our overall health The NHS spends over £1billion on back pain-related costs, and £565million is being spent in the private health care sector on back pain Sun, 02 Nov 2008 23:08:36 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/228487/posture-people-support-backcare-awareness-week.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/223576/its-all-about-who-you-know.htm "Without friendship no one would choose to live," Aristotle once proclaimed And who would argue with the socially-conscious scholar Fri, 24 Oct 2008 01:34:17 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/223576/its-all-about-who-you-know.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/223564/all-rise-for-the-english-tea-party.htm When thinking about tea parties, do you find yourself encumbered with thoughts of British gentry, Victorian décor, snippets of Alice in Wonderland and pinky fingers saluting fellow guests If so, you're right and wrong Fri, 24 Oct 2008 00:40:45 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/223564/all-rise-for-the-english-tea-party.htm