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. Image credit Many of the…
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…
Starting up a business and running it takes a lot of work but business growth should take priority. One of the best tools for growing your business client base is digital marketing. It is a modern way of advertising and a great strategy for reaching a wider audience, even if you are on a tight…
A Constructive Dismissal Claim is something that no business wants to be dealing with. This type of claim made by an ex-employee through a professional company such as www.employmentlawfriend.co.uk/constructive-dismissal is usually as a result of the unfair treatment of the employee by someone else, usually in a line management position, within your business. This could…
Brands are made up of a number of different elements such as the logo, colours, photos and typography that are used on the marketing materials. The aim is to develop these in such a way that customers instantly recognise the brand when they see elements such as the logo or taglines. A good Brand Strategy…