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 […]
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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 […]
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 […]