As the threat for Storm Christoph grows we take a look at what steps you can take to protect your property. Storm Christoph looks set to bring widespread flooding across the UK with some people already needing to be evacuated overnight amid widespread flooding. The severity of the weather has meant that properties previously not […]
In our latest guest blog, we’ve asked Unique Fire Protection to offer some tips on fire safety. Christmas is a wonderful time of year, but also one that is fraught with increased risk given the increased use of gas and electricity in our households. Overloaded Plug Sockets The older your house or flat is, the more likely […]
Over the years, collectively our spending habits for the Christmas period have been increasing as the years go by. The UK is one of the big spenders with an average spend of £567 over Christmas, according to a survey conducted in 2018 by Deloitte. The UK spends 42% more than the European average of £400. […]
In the run-up to Black Friday and the weeks after there are plenty of eager consumers ready to part ways with their cash for a bargain. If you’re a business owner hit by coronavirus restrictions you may be looking at ways to diversify your business and sell products online. For some areas in the UK, […]
Over the years, routers have become increasingly easy to use and configure. The downside of this convenience? Too few people and businesses are taking the right precautions to protect themselves online. This can be particularly problematic when working from home. Your router could be an open door to cybercriminals looking to hack individuals and businesses. […]
As a small business, you’ll often find yourself competing against larger businesses with more money to splash on fancy marketing campaigns. Some small businesses find it difficult to stand-out amongst the crowd and gain more customers. Years ago it was simple, you put an ad in the local paper and then the phone started ringing. […]
As part of the latest 4-week lockdown announced by the Government on 31st October, people in the UK will not be allowed to travel internationally or in the UK. There are exceptions such as for work, education or other legally permitted exceptions. If you have booked a holiday for over this period, you may be […]
Since it started in March this year, the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS) or the furlough scheme has been extended a number of times to align with Government decisions made surrounding lockdown. In a move which will bring a great source of relief to many businesses, Chancellor Rishi Sunk has recently extended the current furlough […]
COVID-19 has proven that flexible working is possible in more roles than ever imagined. For many businesses who saw the value of home working, there is no going back to business as usual. Where it works, the benefits are clear for employees and employers alike. However, there is one key challenge – maintaining a healthy […]
When shopping around for insurance it’s important that you ask the right questions, particularly if dealing directly with insurance companies. Any shortcomings could result in you being underinsured or overpaying for cover. When it comes to your business or your personal assets, don’t settle for anything less than best. If you aren’t blown away by […]
