Most of us know May Day as a bank holiday, a day off work, an excuse to go out on Sunday night and rest it off the next day without having to worry about work. However, there is more to it than just a public day off, May Day traditions date back over 2000 years ago and has various meanings behind it. May Day is Beltane, which means 'day of fire'. It is an ancient Pagan festival. Bel was the Celtic God of the sun. Many types of May Day celebrations date back to fertility rituals performed in pagan times. This is particularly true of events to celebrate Flora, a Roman goddess of flowers this inc... [More]

With the weather the way it is and forecasts predicting even more downpour in the days to come we’re all looking for alternative things to do to keep us busy and out of the blistering winds and torrential rain. Traditionally spring cleaning is carried out on the first few days of Spring when the warm rays of sunshine break through the winter gloom that our minds turn to the cleaning up of the effects of the winter storms and the short dull days. Or is it? As soon as we get a bit of sun we can’t think of anything better to do than getting out the house and enjoying the Spring warmth... [More]

Online shopping has taken the UK by storm! Online retail sales increased by 14% last year to more than £50bn, with predictions that the growth will continue to hit high streets, according to a new report. It's natural to see consumer appetite for online shopping growing year on year. This is not because people are spending more money but because they are shopping in the most convenient and affordable way for their individual needs. British online retailers will enjoy an average rise in online sales of 14% this year according to reports. However, are our online shopping days set to increa... [More]

When you need to buy, sell, or send something in a hurry, the internet is absolutely indispensable. Easy home access to a global market means that everyone can buy and sell from their living room, meaning price is more representative than ever and competition for even the most unusual and unlikely goods can be rife. That's a bonus for eBay sellers, who often get more for their goods on an online auction than they ever would selling them in a shop where they'd have to rely on foot traffic to get interest as well tackling the associated costs of having a physical shop.If you sell something unusu... [More]

With the recent fuel crisis putting the UK in a bit of a panic it is important now more than ever to look at ways of reducing your fuel spend. Here at ipostparcels.com we’ve been looking at ways to cut fuel costs and wanted to share a few tips with you all:Keep your tyres inflated:Lower tyre pressure increases the drag on a car, meaning you need more fuel, so regularly check the pressures are correct and your car needs less oomph to keep it moving.De-clutter your car:The lighter your car is, the less effort it needs to accelerate. By de-cluttering, clearing out junk from the boot, and no... [More]

If your business is to succeed, it is vital that you achieve a sufficient level of sales. However, drumming up enough custom is no easy feat at present. After all, there may well be stiff competition in your particular field, making it hard to attract the attention of consumers. Also, the difficult economic conditions affecting the UK and many other countries are making trading conditions even tougher.With this in mind, it is vital that you pull out all the stops to generate interest among your target audience. If you sell goods online, one issue you might want to focus on is express parcel de... [More]

With the Easter weekend just around the corner chocolate lovers all over will be delighted to know that chocolate isn’t actually that bad for you!New research shows that regularly consuming as little as a square of chocolate a day helps to reduce your blood pressure and thus your chance of succumbing to cardiovascular disease (CVD), which is Britain’s biggest killer. It turns out that chocolate, especially dark chocolate is actually good for your skin. The type of antioxidants called flavonoids found in dark chocolate offer some protection from UV damage from the sun. And no, that ... [More]

With Easter fast approaching we wanted to update you about our Easter collection & delivery schedule, so please make note accordingly. Ensure you get your parcel collections and deliveries booked in time to avoid any delays. Remember our next day delivery starts from just £3.74 so get a quick parcel delivery quote and book online today.

The highly anticipated iPad 3 (officially known as ‘The New iPad’) has finally arrived. With the rumour mill boiling over and eager fans chewing down their nails in expectancy, Apple finally laid to rest all the gossips and put us out of our misery on March 7th 2012. The device was launched in the first week of March and was shipped across the world the very next week, including deliveries made here in the UK by our very own UK Mail. However, was it worth the wait? Has it lived up to our expectations?  Maybe not so…Apple, known for its technical excellence and innovatio... [More]

Gone are the days of waiting around in anticipation for 3-5 days waiting for your parcel to arrive. With ipostparcels.com we offer next day delivery as well as collecting your parcels from your door or place of work.You also have the added peace of mind that by placing your order direct with ipostparcels.com, you’ll get £50 cover as a standard as well as fully accessible online tracking and delivery notifications.This is also a brilliant way to boost your ratings on eBay. By offering your customers cheap next day delivery, you can’t go wrong. What customer doesn’t want ... [More]