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 […]
Keeping your premises safe this winter
Your business premises may have been unoccupied more than usual this year, but it’s just as important as ever to ensure they are kept secure and have a plan on how to deal with any break-ins and theft. Though not all security threats can be avoided, some situations can be prevented with appropriate preparation, inspections, […]
Students coming home for Christmas: Tips for parents.
Welcoming your children back home from university for Christmas is normally a joyous occasion. Even if the house does start looking a lot messier once they return… But this year, with things looking so different, the experience may cause some worry for everyone involved. For both students and their parents, a big concern could be […]
Brexit – Driving in and travelling to the EU
The UK officially left the EU on 31 January 2020 with a transitional period which ended on 31 December 2020. Just prior to this, the Government announced that it has agreed a deal with Europe. Whilst some of the finer details are yet to be made clear, we do know that the UK is not […]
Car security top tips for darker nights
Protecting your vehicle from theft should still be a priority for us all, despite us being at home more during this time. But there’s things you can do to reduce the risk such as protecting your key fob – keep your fob away from any doors and away from where the vehicle is kept. You […]
How to protect your home this winter
With the winter months approaching and the darker nights getting longer, you may be thinking more about your home security and how to deter would-be thieves. Now, you may think that with many more of us at home these days, due to lockdown restrictions, you’re less likely to be affected by break-ins and burglaries. Well, […]
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 […]
World Kindness Day Competition
This Friday 13th November is World Kindness Day. This event is celebrated all over the globe and encourages everyone to spread a little extra kindness, something that is definitely needed in 2020! We would like to help sprinkling some kindness around by offering the chance for 5 lucky people to win a £100 One4all voucher, […]
A story that touched us.
The circumstances of a claim involving an A-Plan client is such that we would ask you to consider helping a little – there is absolutely no obligation at all, and equally we thought there was no harm in asking! Chris Williams-Ellis is a longstanding and loyal client of Thatcham, who was restoring a classic car […]