August 30th 2017
For all the ways we rely on electricity, we also invite the risk of fire into our properties through its everyday use. In no particular order, here are five of the most common causes of electrical fires in our homes and small commercial premises. Are you making any of these mistakes with your lights, laptops and […]
August 23rd 2017
From the secret ingredient in your kitchen’s star product to a unique processing system developed through intensive research – keeping schtum is key to preventing rival businesses profiting from your hard work. But the rise of the digital age has created plenty of extra challenges when it comes to protecting your business’s competitive advantage. For […]
August 21st 2017
Directors and officers are today, facing a challenging environment. With tightening regulation and emerging technologies, executive liability is increasing, especially in the cyber arena. And despite an ever increasing series of cyber-attacks on businesses – a quarter are reporting a breach at least once a month – only 17% of firms have had their staff […]
August 14th 2017
For today’s businesses, protecting data and digital assets with cyber security is as essential as locking the office doors at night to protect physical property. Now the government has announced that firms could face fines of up to £17 million, or 4% of their global turnover, if they fail to protect themselves from cyber attacks. […]
August 3rd 2017
It may not occur to most future brides to be wary of potential trip and slip hazards when attending a dress fitting, but despite your best efforts to make them and their guests feel welcome and comfortable, accidents can happen. While an ill-fated tumble can put a dampener on a day of wedding window shopping […]
July 31st 2017
Anyone who has worked on a construction site understands the dangers posed by moving and lifting equipment. Cranes are heavy, mechanical and require diligent maintenance to remain safe, while even the best trained operators can make mistakes. Several high profile accidents involving cranes have recently hit the headlines. In June 2017, two crane erectors were […]
July 30th 2017
If you’re thinking of starting a new bridal business, your ever-expanding “to do” list may already be very long, and insurance may not come at the top of it. But insurance is an integral part of good management and can assure you that you’ll be supported in the future if serious problems come your way. […]
July 25th 2017
Without the awareness, care and attention of everyone at work, a fire can start and spread in the workplace. What’s more, ill-preparation can cost lives. Between 2013 and 2014, there were 22,200 fires reported in non-dwelling businesses, with commercial buildings deemed most at risk. Licensed premises and those serving food accounted 2,200 fires, and it […]
July 18th 2017
As the saying goes, “fail to prepare, prepare to fail”. Never is this idiom better applied than in workplace meetings, where unprepared participants, unclear objectives and time-wasting topics can be very frustrating. The key to ensuring your meeting goes to plan is creating an effective agenda, which sets clear expectations for what will occur during the […]
July 14th 2017
Investing in property has always been considered a sound move, but new research from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) reveals that investors have the most confidence in a property pension to generate the best return. The figures reveal that property is considered the second safest way to save for retirement, plus more than twice […]
