Alan Jones

Pedal Cars and Kids Tractors

Having been around for generations, pedal cars must be one of the most popular toys to stand the test of time. There have been lots of advancements with ride on toys but it is amazing how some of the pedal cars are the same as the ones that were popular o... Read >

Kids Tractors and Ride on Toys

The age of technology has had as much of an affect on the market for children’s toys has it has on the broader commercial world. From the small battery operated remote control cars to high tech nitro fuelled glow cars and battery powered ride on kids trac... Read >

There are many types of Scale Rules

Before we start talking about the different types of Scale Rules we should explain what a Scale Rule is and what it does. We have all used a rule, or ruler, at school to draw straight lines and to measure lines on drawings, or measurements as part of our ... Read >

Pregnancy Due Date Calculator is a very practical tool

There are a lot of important dates during the lead up to pregnancy as well as through the pregnancy term itself. A number of different charts and systems can be used to monitor the key dates during pregnancy, including online forms and charts which can be... Read >

Lead Time Calculators are a great tool to plan your work

There are some common sayings about planning that we have all heard, such as, 'plan your work and work your plan', and 'do it once and do it well'. How many times have you heard companies say that they 'under promise and over deliver'? They do this by per... Read >

The Many Uses of Calculator Wheels

What are Calculator Wheels? They come in many shapes and sizes and we have probably all seen them at some time and called them by different names. They are the small circular plastic discs measuring about 100mm (4") in diameter that are used for calculati... Read >

Scale Rules - Where would we be without them?

What are Scale Rules? We all used a measuring rule when we were at school, sometimes it was just to draw straight lines on a piece of paper or to measure an object we were given to study. If we were give the task of drawing an object to it's correct size ... Read >

Why you should look after your Body Mass Index (BMI)

Our Body Mass Index should help us to determine our healthy weight range rather than follow the myth that there is an ‘ideal body weight'. The BMI is a height-weight ratio used by doctors to determine whether a person is of ‘normal' weight or if they ... Read >

How To Get Started with a Gold Detector

When we really want to do something new it is easy to get pumped up and excited, the reality then kicks in on the challenges of getting started with our newly found subject. To get started with Gold Detecting the first move is to research what tools and e... Read >

Scale Rules are Great Gift Ideas for Architects & Engineers

Marketing budgets are being cut as a result of reduced sales as the global financial crises digs in. With less funds being available promotional products are gaining in popularity as a low cost method of getting the company name, brand and product details... Read >

BMI Wheels and Pregnancy Wheels are Great Promotional Gifts

What do BMI Calculator Wheels, Pregnancy Date Wheels and Golf Handicap Discs have in common? The answer is that they all make good promotional products. Companies are constantly looking for cost effective ways to promote their products and build awareness... Read >

Gold Detector Treasures

Prospecting with a gold detector is a growing hobby and a popular pastime, it can certainly grow to becoming an obsession with many enthusiasts. Gold detecting gets into your blood after a while, using a gold detector can be very relaxing and sometimes me... Read >