Starting University is a big step in a young adult’s life. And this year is no different, although there might be different things to consider. So if you’ve got a child heading to uni for the first time, here’s our top tips for helping them get ready, so they feel more comfortable in their new […]
Your autumn jobs checklist
Whilst summer is drawing to a close, we’re not quite ready to give up hope on the odd warm and sunny September day. But there are lots of jobs to do before the wetter, colder weather sets in. Check out our top tips to help ready your home for the colder months and tick off […]
Getting your home ready to sell
In July the Government announced it was increasing the stamp duty threshold from £125,000 to £500,000 until 31 March 2021. This was a welcome boost from those looking to sell, as well as Estate Agents. Following this update, Sky News reported that £37bn worth of house sales were agreed in July – the busiest month […]
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 […]
Share your Summer Adventures with A-Plan
Schools have broken up, home schooling has finished for the summer and lockdown has continued to ease, as many of us now look to spend more time with friends and family and away from our homes. Whether you’re planning a day out visiting friends, enjoying your first meal in a pub garden since before lockdown, […]
Finding the best fuel prices in your area
In May we saw a record fall in the cost of fuel – according to the Office of National Statistics, prices at the petrol pump reduced by 16.7%, contributing to a slowdown in the rate of inflation. However, in the past couple of weeks, we’ve seen prices starting to rise again as more drivers return […]
Update on MOT’s from 1 August 2020
Earlier this year, the Government gave an automatic six month extension for vehicles that were due to be MOT’d during lockdown. However, any vehicles that are due an MOT from 1 August 2020 will still require one. Outlined below are two scenarios to highlight who would need to get their MOT now, versus one that’s […]
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 […]