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19 January, 2012

20 Marketing Tips for Small Businesses

When you run your own business time is often in short supply. It’s easy to push marketing to the bottom of the to-do list when deadlines are looming. But what happens when the project finishes?

Adopting a good marketing… Continue reading →

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4 January, 2012

Happy New Year – Our Year in Review

New Year Image

Christmas goes too quickly doesn’t it? All of a sudden we’re back in the midst of it and those cosy days spent curled up watching box sets and eating speciality cheeses are quickly forgotten. The bells signal… Continue reading →

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6 December, 2011

Christmas Opening Times

Vanilla Storm will close for the holidays on Friday 23 December at 5.30. The office will be closed for Christmas week and will re-open again on Tuesday 3 January 2012 at 9.00.

Should you need to contact… Continue reading →

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15 November, 2011

Kitting Out Shaw Cubs

Well don’t they look grand.

We’re the proud sponsors of Shaw Cubs Under 8s. The junior football team was formed at the beginning of the season and are part of the North Wilts FA… Continue reading →

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3 November, 2011

All Change

So, we changed our website. In fact we’ve changed just about everything – the logo, the design, the structure, the content.

It’s been a long time coming but we’re thrilled with the results and have received lots of positive… Continue reading →

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11 October, 2011

Website Designer Vacancy

We’re looking for a creative and enthusiastic website designer to join our busy team.

Vanilla Storm is an established web agency with an exciting and expanding portfolio of work and a diverse client base. We currently have a vacancy for… Continue reading →

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29 September, 2011

90 Minute Delivery on Online Orders

Interesting interview with Shutl’s founder and CEO, Tom Allason.

Shutl provides a fast delivery service for online retailers, allowing delivery of goods in around 90 minutes. 90 minutes!

Interview via Spreading Jam.

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1 September, 2011

Tips on Applying for Jobs in Digital

Getting a new job can at times be frustrating and extremely time consuming. This is true whatever industry you’re in and especially in the current climate. Opportunities are scarce and competition is fierce. Earlier this year we advertised for an… Continue reading →

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24 August, 2011

QA / Support Analyst – Update

Thank you to everyone who applied for the QA / Support Analyst role.

We had a good response to our ads and we’re delighted with the quality of applicants. We’re currently working our way through the shortlist and will be… Continue reading →

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16 August, 2011

Torrill goes Coast to Coast

Torrill Bainbridge and Friend

The office is very quiet this week and certainly less tuneful. Our project and community coordinator, Torrill Bainbridge (pictured left), is taking part in a coast to coast bike ride.

The four day cycle ride started… Continue reading →

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2 August, 2011

We’re Looking for a QA / Support Analyst

We currently have a vacancy for a QA / Support Analyst to provide first line support to Vanilla Storm clients and to test ecommerce platforms, CMS and other applications.

We’re situated in Heaton Chapel which is about a 10… Continue reading →

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1 July, 2011

We’re Hiring – Project Management Role in Digital

Closing Date: Monday 18 July 2011 - midnight

Strictly no agencies, consultants or jobs banks – please do not phone or email.

We’re looking for an efficient, organised and enthusiastic project manager to join our team.

The project manager will… Continue reading →

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16 May, 2011

My View of London Photography Competition

Winning Entry 2010

After the success of last year, Fight for Sight charity and Park Plaza Hotels are hosting their second My View of London photography competition inviting participants to submit… Continue reading →

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19 April, 2011

Hols

Royal Wedding

You may have noticed we have a few public holidays coming up.

Vanilla Storm will be closed on the following days:

Friday 22 April (Good Friday)
Monday 25 April (Easter Monday)
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31 March, 2011

We’re Looking for a Project Manager

Update: This position is now closed. All shortlisted applicants have been contacted. We would like to thank everyone who applied for this position.

Closing Date: Thursday 14 April 2011

Strictly no agencies, consultants or jobs banks – please do not… Continue reading →

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16 February, 2011

Fashion Brand Missguided Wins ‘Best New Etailer’ Award

Missguided

Fashion brand Missguided has won the prestigious ‘Best New Etailer’ award amidst stiff competition from Very, Donna Ida, Glam Boutique and Seasons. Woop!

The winners were announced at the recent Drapers Etail Awards held at Altitude… Continue reading →

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26 January, 2011

Closing Date for Admin Assistant Position

The application process is now closed. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted shortly.

Today (Wednesday 26 January) is the last date to apply for our admin assistant position.

In the interest of fairness we will be accepting applications up until… Continue reading →

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12 January, 2011

Admin Assistant Vacancy

The application process is now closed. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted shortly.

We’re currently looking for an administrative assistant to provide administrative support to the directors and project manager.

The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate excellent communication… Continue reading →

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17 December, 2010

Christmas Opening Times

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22 October, 2010

Best Stand at GNCCF

Wolfram Lohr at GNCCF

We went along to the opening of the Great Northern Contemporary Craft Fair last night to judge the prize for best stand.

The competition was fierce, with a very high standard of work on… Continue reading →

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19 October, 2010

Great Northern Contemporary Craft Fair

Great Norther Grads

We’re delighted to be sponsoring the prize for best stand at this year’s Great Northern Contemporary Craft Fair.

Doors open to the public on Friday, where they can browse and purchase contemporary craft… Continue reading →

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24 September, 2010

Freelance Web Designer

We’re looking for a freelance web designer to work on ad hoc projects during busy periods. The role involves creating innovative and inspiring website layouts using Photoshop.

Although this is not an in-house position, we are looking for a designer… Continue reading →

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20 September, 2010

Victoria Tryon is a Bright Young Gem

We were thrilled to hear that our client, Victoria Tryon, was selected to be a Bright Young Gem at International Jewellery London 2010.

Please see the interview below regarding Victoria’s nomination.

Competition judge,… Continue reading →

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23 August, 2010

Sixth Sense: Minority Report Technology

This video was filmed at TED last year and features Pattie Maes and Pranav Mistry demonstrate Sixth Sense technology.

Pranav Mistry, the inventor of the software, describes Sixth Sense as ‘a wearable gestural… Continue reading →

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