Tuesday 26 May 2009

Our new shopping pages

As you know, Thegoodwebguide.co.uk re-launched earlier in the year with a whole host of new features. One of our favourites is on the Shopping & Lifestyle channel where we can now produce image-driven shopping features from a selection of our top recommended websites.

This month, we've got two new shopping features running with a wide selection of discounts.

Father's Day

From quality cufflinks and tasteful ties to shaving kits and special Father's Day hampers, you can't fail to find your Dad something for June 21st. Click here for more.

Get Fit for the Sun

From fitness equipment and sports clothing to beach wear, body moisturiser and spa days, this feature helps you to look and feel your best this summer. Click here for more.

Enjoy!

Tuesday 19 May 2009

Talking business with NotontheHighStreet's Sophie Cornish....

In April 2006, Holly Tucker and Sophie Cornish started Notonthehighstreet.com, an online showcase and shop for small UK businesses. Since the website’s launch, Holly & Sophie have watched Notonthehighstreet.com grow to include over 800 small UK businesses and today they receive 300 applications for membership each month.

It provides a much-needed community, a source of information and marketing support for the best of Britain’s small creative businesses - 97% of which are run by women. In a mark of their success, last October, Holly & Sophie were invited to a business focused question and answer with the Prime Minister.

So what makes a successful small business? Why are so many women running them? And what was it like meeting Gordon Brown? The Good Web Guide talks to Sophie Cornish…..

Read the full interview here


Photo credit: Founders of notonthehighstreet.com, Sophie Cornish and Holly Tucker. Photographed by Rankin, for BT Business Essence of the Entrepreneur 2008

Monday 11 May 2009

Win one of two £250 vouchers to spend on contemporary art at Arty Prints.

Arty Prints provides customers with a one-stop shop for high quality fine art prints, posters, framed and canvas art from many of the world's leading artists. There are over 70,000 artworks to choose from, which range in price from under £10 to £500. With such a wide range of styles and prices, Arty Prints makes it easy to find something special, whether it’s a budget piece to brighten your home or an exclusive piece for the office.

To enter the draw, click here. Entries close 8th June 09. Good luck!