The Spoon Drawer

A world without internet seems unimaginable but it is only in our lifetime that it’s really developed and become what it is today. Rewind twenty years and the internet was only just being introduced, mobile phones were almost non-existent and touch-id and facial recognition were inconceivable. As technology is rapidly developing it is vital for businesses both small and large to keep their technology up to date as not to fall behind in the modern world. So, exactly how are businesses being changed by technology? Image Credit: Pixabay Productivity The development of technology allows companies to use computer programs and automated business software to replace manual methods of processing information. This means improved access to information and data and a step towards a ‘paperless office’. A paperless office = faster, more agile work with fewer mistakes. Surely that’s a win-win situation? Despite the benefits, this adds questions to employment opportunities. Accessibili

Source Throughout the majority of my adult life, apart from a couple of years in a house-share with seven other overexuberant students, I have been living in either a self-contained studio or one-bedroom flat. While this has mostly been due to the excessive rents charged in the city of Brighton and Hove, I must also confess that I have always struggled to get on top of the domestic chores required when running a household by myself. As someone who enjoys hosting parties and shindigs that more often than not ending up more than a little raucous, I have managed to develop the ability to host a big party in a confined space and ensure that a good time is had by all. It is all about ensuring that you are making the best use of your space and utilising the right sort of furniture to take advantage of this; with that in mind, check out my top tips for hosting an awesome party over the Christmas and New Year! Use your Space Wisely Make sure that you are making the best use possible

Image Credit: Unsplash Whichever side of the fence you sit, the current Brexit negotiations are irrefutably shambolic. From the delay on the vote for Theresa May’s deal, to a quashed no-confidence vote in her leadership. As we edge closer to May 29th, a ‘no-deal’ scenario is starting to feel like a real possibility. But what could this mean for the UK? Not to alarm anyone, but the reality could be frankly pretty miserable for a variety of reasons. Food Shortages  According to the BBC , the UK ‘produces roughly 60% of the food it consumes’ and of the remaining 40%, ‘about three-quarters is imported directly from the European Union, including a lot of fresh fruit and vegetables like citrus fruits, grapes and lettuces.’ Although here in Britain we have more supermarkets per capita than any other country, our food stores actually keep little stock. Put another way, our food industry depends on seat of the pants supply chains, which arrive overnight, the majority of it thro