As a tradesperson, you belong to a group of skilled workers such as builders, plumbers, electricians, carpenters, roofers and more. Because the definition of a tradesman or tradesperson is so broad, it can be difficult to know what insurance you need. The following provides an overview of the 3 main types of insurance that you […]
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Mobile phone driving law changes in 2021
The Government will be closing a loophole for people who drive for business, in a bid to make roads safer, which is good news for tradespeople and van drivers who are regularly out on the road. As you know, it’s illegal to use your phone to send a message or to make a call. But […]
Data Privacy Day
Today is Data Privacy Day, this happens on 28th January each year and is a great reminder to evaluate our own cyber security. We live in a digital world and due to the pandemic, people are spending more time shopping, meeting friends and just generally passing the time online. In fact, we are spending more […]
Top tips for setting your business goals in 2021
Whilst most businesses would have been impacted by the Coronavirus in 2020, one way or another, there’s nothing quite like the start of a New Year to kick off some good habits or planning what you want to achieve in 2021. If you’ve not yet laid out your goals, aspirations or plans for your business […]
Hot business topics for 2021
What can businesses expect in 2021 and how can you keep yours moving forward? In this article, we briefly explore some hot topics that you and your business may be thinking about in the next couple of months. Brexit and Green Cards From 1 January 2021, if there’s no deal that’s been agreed between the […]
Should I lease or buy a car for my business?
Whether you’re a business owner and looking at a company car or van for yourself or looking to add it as an employee benefit to some of your staff, it can be a great investment towards your future. But what’s right for your business – buying or leasing? In this article we aim to point […]
Find out how to take extra care of your employees this winter
Are you providing the right support to employees? With a turbulent year nearly behind us, and an unclear one immediately ahead is there more you can do to support your hard-working team? Many employee benefit policies also now incorporate added value benefits such as mental health support it’s about time you found out more. Make […]
Government Support for Businesses Update
The Autumn budget has been postponed due to the pandemic, but Rishi Sunak has announced a ‘Winter Economy Plan’ which outlines the expansion to the Job Support Scheme, as well as other help for individuals, workers and UK businesses. Businesses that need to close due to Government restrictions If your business is legally forced to […]
Getting your business ready for Brexit
It seems quite some time ago now, when we couldn’t switch on the news without there being a daily mention or update on the Brexit goings on. And whilst we’ve all been focussed on other things this year, Brexit may not have been your top priority. In this article we highlight some things that you […]
Help your business grow through social media
Did you know that there are 45 million active social media users in the UK? And According to Facebook Audience Insights, there are 35-40 million active monthly users on Facebook. And interestingly, there are 24 million active users on Instagram with 80% of users following a business, 27 million LinkedIn profile in the UK and […]