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 […]
Category: Commercial
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 […]
Improve your van security this Autumn
Last year we published an article stating that vans were broken into every 23 minutes. Worryingly, new research shows that this has reduced to every 20 minutes, highlighting that vans continue to be a key target for would be thieves. We insure many van drivers, so we know that keeping your business going is important […]
Choosing a card payment machine for your business
According to the latest data from Link (which operates the biggest network of cash machines in the UK), cash machine transactions reduced by 62% year on year at the start of the UK’s lockdown. Whilst people have started to withdraw cash again, due to businesses reopening, it’s thought that there will not be a big […]
Getting help with your Construction Phase Plan
COVID-19 has brought Health & Safety compliance to the front of everyone’s minds. And if you’re a builder or trades person that does any kind of work such as plastering, kitchens, painting, scaffolding, carpentry, plumbing, garden rooms, extensions or renovations, the law has required you to create a Construction Phase Plan for many years. The […]
Grants for small and medium businesses
Since the start of the Coronavirus outbreak, the Government has launched a number or initiatives to help businesses recover from the effect of the pandemic. Whilst some businesses have been able to open their doors once more, many more are still awaiting news that they can reopen. To help you navigate your way through the […]
Helping an employee affected by COVID-19
Many people and businesses across the UK have been impacted by the Coronavirus. And due to the infectious nature of the virus, you may well find that employees in your business have, unfortunately, either had the virus themselves or suffered a bereavement as a result. It’s just as important as it’s ever been to support […]
Our top SEO tips for small businesses
Whether you’re starting out or an established SME that’s had a website for a number of years, the world of SEO can be daunting, as can the time needed to focus on this. However, with our tips below, hopefully you can start to rank well on Google’s natural search listings (the ones you don’t have […]
Building your business: Focusing on networking
Whether you’ve previously engaged with local businesses on a face-to-face basis or now looking for ways to reach out to your local community, location is no longer a barrier. As businesses have adapted to virtual meetings and online networking groups, there’s plenty of ways you can meet like-minded people, share business tips and network safely […]