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There’s an App for that

Can an App help you run your business? When you think of a growing business and technology, one generally cannot survive without the other. Whilst tech isn’t always 100% reliable,…

Cyber, data and breaches – the facts

In the first quarter of 2017, the number of data breaches was 39% higher than the same period of 2016. This shows that cyber crime and hacking is an ever-expanding…

If you have properties, you have insurance, but what does it all mean?

As a landlord you could have one property, you could have many. Regardless of the number or type of property, you have insurance. And, hopefully you have at least attempted…

Getting to grips with payment card industry compliance

Between October 2015 and September 2016 there were over 100 million payment cards in circulation, 97 million of these have contactless capabilities.[1] With these kinds of numbers involved, if you…

Tradesmen, liability cover and dealing with complaints

If you’re a gardener, builder, plumber or hairdresser, you come into contact with members of the public every day, either you work out on the street, or in your customer’s…

Antiques, trends and protecting your heirlooms

If you own any antiques or collectibles, or happen to be sitting on some family heirlooms, you’ll be pleased to know there’s been a real boom in the collectors’ market…

Legal update: Victory for workers as tribunal fees are scrapped

On Wednesday 26th July, Unison reported that they had won a landmark victory against the government. A victory which decided employment tribunal fees will be scrapped. Since July 2013, an…

Protecting your pedal power

Cycling has become increasingly popular with over two million people across Britain getting on their bike at least once a week. So, whether your bicycle is electric, pedal powered or…

Backdated holiday underpayment claims - what you need to know

We all know what it’s like when your employees head off on holiday; their work worries disappear as they sip cocktails in the sun and come back refreshed and happy!…

apprenticeship levy

The apprenticeship levy: what is it and what does it mean to you?

When you look at new ways to enhance your workforce, apprenticeships are an increasingly popular way to get hands-on talent into your businesses. And, if you get it right, they’re…