Defrauding a bank or a financial institution is not as easy as many Hollywood films and tv shows would have you believe. To start with, all banks have a robust KYC (know Your Customer) system in place to make sure that we are all vetted and who we say we are. So it’s why they…

The business climate today is unlike any other time in corporate leadership. There are higher levels of volatility and heightened risk, creating unprecedented challenges for procurement teams. Companies must plan ahead, manage people and technology, and remain resilient during volatile times. These are just a few of the challenges facing today’s procurement professionals. To overcome…

It can be tricky to decide what to wear to an interview, but there are some aspects that you can consider to help you make a decision. The most important aspects to consider are the culture of the company, the time of day, the location and the dress code. It is not so much as…

Pallet trucks are a vital piece of material handling equipment in the distribution industry but how come they have so many names? They can be known as pallet trucks, pallet lifts, pallet jacks and even manual forklifts. There’s also a jigger, floor jack, pump truck and lifter. So, if you hear any of these names,…

Employment Law is key to ensuring that both employers and employees are protected in the event of a Constructive Dismissal Claim, Unfair dismissal or a discrimination claim. It also gives employers key guidelines to adhere to so that they can ensure that they are treating their employees fairly and safely. Many of the rules, regulations…

What is customs tax? This is a government charge placed on goods and services that cross international borders. These goods are anything that is considered a good or service. It can include personal effects, food, or hazardous items. The customs authority is responsible for collecting tariffs and controlling the flow of these goods. The taxes…

With e-commerce businesses expanding all over the world and the necessity to maintain a tight grip on costs, better inventory management is now a mandatory requirement for such enterprises. The ability to foresee stock levels and to curtail stock holding by a certain percentage is one of the most critical factors in running an efficient…

Your staff are your best asset and many businesses are looking for ways in which they can boost morale and productivity at work. In some cases, this might mean looking at working practices and ways in which they can help with the amount of work that the employees need to do, and in other cases,…

Crude oil makes up the petrol and diesel that we can pay for using a Fuel Card for our business vehicle. Fuel Card Services mean that employees don’t have to submit expense claims every time they buy fuel. In order for the oil to be turned into petrol or diesel, it is passed through a…

Fuel cards are being more widely used by businesses as a quick and efficient way for employees to be able to fill up their company vehicles without the need for filling in expense forms. In the past this was the only way that fuel could be reimbursed to employees and it often meant filling in…