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What are the basics of an effective social media campaign?

What are the basics of an effective social media campaign?

When I talk to customers about how we make Facebook and Twitter effective tools to further their brand I find that the answer is very simple. RELEVANCE! What is the point in posting campaigns that have nothing to do with your company or what you are trying to market? Relevant marketing is Content Marketing. I […]
Flavia Certified Coffee Beans

Flavia Certified Coffee Beans

UK Vending has always had a passion for sustainability. Purchasing 100% independently certified coffee is our commitment to being a responsible partner within the supply chain – supporting sustainable farming helps to positively impact the lives of farmers, their communities and the environment.
Managed Social Media

Managed Social Media

Simple, Automated scheduling of your Twitter & Facebook Posts
MARS to bring out new FLAVIA® BARISTA Brewer in 2015

MARS to bring out new FLAVIA® BARISTA Brewer in 2015

  UK Vending business partner of MARS Drinks recently announced the introduction of the design-driven FLAVIA® BARISTA, a cutting-edge brewer with authentic espresso capability for the workplace. Available this winter in North America nad next spring in the UK, the FLAVIA® BARISTA delivers the widest selection of authentically crafted coffeehouse-style hot beverages available now in […]
The Ten Standards of Fair Trade

The Ten Standards of Fair Trade

Rarely a day goes by when we at UK Vending (Britain’s longest serving Vending company and my family business) aren’t asked to explain what exactly is Fairtrade™ and Fairtrade products. For our BLOG (NewsVendor) I wrote and published a series of well received articles on the twin subjects of Fairtrade and Sustainability. The same question […]
Fireaction – Using Fire Extinguishers

Fireaction – Using Fire Extinguishers

  Before using ANY fire extinguisher, be sure to have read the instructions before it’s too late. Although there are many different types of fire extinguishers, all of them operate in a similar manner. A typical fire extinguisher contains only a few seconds of extinguishing power. This could be shortened if it has already been […]
Alcohol Policy

Alcohol Policy

Alcohol misuse is an ever-increasing problem within the workplace. Statistics show that employees who drink excessively, or inappropriately, in relation to work are more likely to endanger their fellow workers, have accidents at work, be absent from work and be less efficient than colleagues who do not do so. Aims of the policy The employees […]
Fair trade – Vs – Sustainability – (and the rest)

Fair trade – Vs – Sustainability – (and the rest)

The biggest challenge of being an ethical consumer is understanding what is ethical consumerism…Consumers have traditionally looked to Consumer Organisations to provide them with independent comparative and verifiable information on products and services related to safety, performance, quality and value for money, so that they can make choices and purchase with confidence. With globalisation and […]
Termination on grounds of ill health – Policy

Termination on grounds of ill health – Policy

1. OPERATION 1.1. The provisions do not apply where a staff member initiates his or her own medical retirement (or seeks a temporary disability pension where provided by his or her superannuation scheme). In such circumstances UKV Solutions Ltd and the staff member will follow the procedures required by the relevant superannuation scheme, as appropriate. […]

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