February 2nd 2017
As Theresa May suggests Britain will pull out of the EU’s single market and customs union as part of a “swift and clean” Brexit, the UK Freight Transport Association (FTA) has warned Parliament that exiting without first creating an arrangement for “frictionless trade” could lead to expensive customs delays for ports, hauliers and shippers. The […]
February 1st 2017
It’s the bane of every motorist desperately searching for a car parking space when they see what looks to be an empty space, when it’s in fact occupied by a much smaller car. Toyota Aygo’s, SmartCars and Citroen C1s have no problem wheeling into a space that could have been just designed for them, with […]
January 26th 2017
In May 2016, a petition started by receptionist Nicola Thorpe hit the headlines, calling for the law to be changed on female dress codes after staff agency Portico sent her home on her first day at a corporate finance company for not wearing high heels. Portico’s list of demands for female employees has since been […]
January 16th 2017
The impact of technology in the manufacturing industry thanks to globalisation, complex systems and a drive for innovation, is vast. The adoption of smart products and interconnectivity means that cyber risks are becoming more widespread and difficult to crack. This is nowhere more the case than in the manufacturing industry, where competition is fierce and […]
January 13th 2017
The benefits of a healthy workplace are innumerable, from happy staff and work satisfaction to higher productivity and lower absence rates. Perfect when your staff need a little extra boost, motivate employees and improve workplace health by sharing these top tips for mind and body: Sit less We all know we should be moving about […]
January 12th 2017
Starting a small business of your own can be an incredibly fulfilling move for a keen entrepreneur with a bright idea. But sometimes the bread and butter of running your business can get buried under the responsibilities of navigating tax laws, understanding employment duties and ensuring you are fulfilling all other legal requirements. To avoid […]
January 11th 2017
The old adage ‘fight fire with fire’ is not often heard in business circles, where a softer, more considered approach is likely to yield more desirable results. PR crises are a prime example of the importance of an appropriate reaction. Here we take a look at some of the worst PR disasters of 2016. How […]
January 10th 2017
The horse meat scandal of 2013 was probably one the most heavily publicised, ridiculed and disastrous examples of product contamination seen in recent years – pulling many well-known supermarkets into the affray. But the multi-billion pound industry that is food and drink in Europe is not dominated by well known chains alone. There are 300,000 […]
January 8th 2017
Connected Technology is altering the way insurers assess and control risk fundamentals, such as risk transparency. Whereas traditional insurance models involve assessing customers based on variables such as the habits or the category they fit into, connected technologies are designed to assess customers on an individual level, in real time. So what are connected technologies? […]
December 12th 2016
Problems in running your small business are just as likely to be financial as they are physical, and in the whirlwind of keeping customers happy, ensuring you’re trading effectively, and paying suppliers on time, there are things that fall by the wayside. But these areas you previously hadn’t paid much attention to can suddenly become […]
