Most of us began 2013 with a New Year’s Resolution: to get healthier, travel the world, or to be more financially aware. One of my resolutions was to have a detox month, however, the end of January is upon us, and my urge to raid the chocolate counter is becoming stronger. Studies have shown that nearly….

I’m sure that many other software developers will agree with me when I say that financial reward is often only a secondary factor when it comes to seeking employment. Of course, getting paid what you’re worth (and being able to pay the bills!) is important, but for many, the chance to work on interesting,....

Recently a few of us attended the Bristol IT Megameet which consisted of a number of interesting talks about specific IT topics and introductions to local developer communities. It’s something which suggests Bristol and the surrounding area has enormous potential for growth through an active and engaged….

The launch of the new Helastel website is of course a very exciting time for everyone here, and, for me at least, it’s also a chance to reflect on just how far Helastel has come since I joined. I’ve been here for almost six years now, and its remarkable to think back on how much has changed.
As anyone….

So for me, maybe for others too,  the walk from Kingsdown to work every morning has become one that is filled with familiar scenery. The man with the Big Issue, the lady giving out the Metro newspaper, (yes Queens Road is full of characters in the morning!) and the building that every time you look….

Like most business owners, I am very cautious when it comes to expenditure. For the most part Helastel plays a critical role in the lives of our clients and our staff, so our finance director is rather draconian over cost control. For instance, last month in order to buy a new colour laser printer Shaun….