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I'll confess to not understanding much about 3D printing. I've seen demo's of paper models created, but how can you create a gun or object that is more substantial? Or are people referring to industrial type 3d printers that use sheets of metal, as opposed to something that will be available for home use?

Yep agree completely, and I gave them exposure on Twitter, Facebook and Google+. Looking at their twitter feed, it looks like plenty of others did the same, so a good marketing campaign.

Shall have to ask and see if they fancy sharing their findings with us, would be interesting reading!

Have to admit, completely love our Smart TV. Replaced the previous 7 old telly, which has plenty of life in it, so gave it to the Mother in Law. The Smart functionality is a 1000 times better than the previous BT connected box, and although we're not big TV watchers, what we do watch tends to be streamed from catchup services like iPlayer, or watch a film from Amazon Prime (formerly Love Film) which costs £6 a month.

The kids love having You Tube on the telly, although if I have to watch the theme song from Frozen once more I'll have a breakdown.

There is a full browser on the TV, but unless you have a keyboard, I don't see the point. I was tempted to login to Facebook for a laugh, but after reading this, shall stay clear of logging in any online accounts, and certainly wouldn't do any online banking on the telly!

The only compromise I can think of would be my Amazon account, so I guess that's one to watch, but theres (currently) no widespread panic of Amazon Prime accounts getting hacked, and goods ordered fraudulently. 

Great feedback, and it seems to be a recurring issue especially with technical support based services. I think it shows where the live chat widget can work pretty effectively.

There's an interesting discussion about live chat widgets here: I need your help and advice

$1.70 to the £1

After years of hovering around $1.50 and below, Sterling is finally recovering and has now reached the level just before the 2008 crash.

A lot of people associate varying exchange rates as only impacting firms that export a lot of goods. But what about if you are reliant on importing parts or products? In theory this should be good news, does this mean lower prices for customers or simply higher profits?

Another one for online business can be monetization such as adsense which is paid in dollars, so will be worth less than it did previously, or if you have US based hosting which can also vary in price.

I remember it was nearly 2 dollars to the pound prior to 2008, I wonder what impact that would have on exporters and the recovery if Sterling continues up to those levels?

So does the dollar/sterling/euro exchange rate make any noticeable difference to your business? If so in what way? Do you have to regularly adjust your pricing or just accept costs will rise and fall? 

A weeks holiday in Devon, the missus has gone down with the flu and I've got an ear infection, thus proving holidays are definitely overated 

When I worked in corporate land and used to run a team of techies, I wasn't the most politically correct when it came to people going sick. I used to refer to people phoning in sick as the wobbly voice syndrome, as no matter what the ailment, everyone seems to perfect the croaky/poorly sounding voice.

I did get pulled up by my boss for interrogating people over the phone as to what was up with them, and had explained to me that you can't do things like that in civvy street  

Well after all that they lost.  

Down my street there is 1 George Cross and 1 huge Dutch Flag, owned by a very excited Dutch bloke, so I'm assuming they won.

If we lose the next game does that mean it's all over and life can go back to normal?

Hi Julia

The idea of the TSI Consumer Code is to include any and all tradegroups and associations. I know The British Healthcare Trades Association is on board, so if they don't cover your industry, then either badger them to include you, or if you are served by your own code of conduct/association or ombudsman, then ask them to join the TSI Consumer scheme, and once accepted, all their members by default will become part of the scheme.

I just need a referral link or a finders fee so I can make a few quid  

Great, sat looking at my new telly 

Now what, antivirus for Tellies?? No doubt another way to get a few more quid out of us...

I skim read that, and thought blimey Clive really has lost it while I've been away! He's electrocuting anyone walking on his drive