What is an Engineered Wood Floor

With the world warming and the need to keep houses cooler the carpet is probably starting to look like a second option. We might want to think about using alternative forms of flooring to try and combat this. Sadly a thick carpet is going to retain the heat. Whilst this may have been appropriate in…

What is employment law and what does it cover?

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?

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…

5 signs your home needs rewiring

Do you suspect that your home might need rewiring? Has it been an age since your lighting was updated? Here are some telltale signs that you might need to carry out some updating of your electrics: Flickering Are you experiencing flickering or dimming of lights? If you’ve recently changed the bulbs so know it’s not…

Smartphone Statistics That Will Surprise

Smartphones – they are everywhere and most of us would struggle to function without one. Rightly or wrongly, they are now an integral part of our existence and so here are some fascinating statistics about smartphone usage in the UK: In 2019 alone, smartphone ownership increased to 55.5 million meaning that 83% of the UK…

How to manage your mobile phone spending

If you are looking for a mobile phone for a teenager and want to keep an eye on their spending or perhaps you find that you regularly end up spending more money than you had anticipated on your monthly bill, there are some ways that you can limit your spending. Data Usage – if you…

How to Cope With a Medical Emergency

Have you ever had to deal with a medical emergency perhaps in the workplace? If yes, did you know what to do and how to react? These are questions that we’ve all likely asked ourselves before – would we know what to do for the best in a medical emergency? When a colleague is suspected…

Tips for Better Inventory Management

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…

How is Gin made?

Gin is one of the most foremost spirits in the world. It is the basis for many cocktails and as part of a mixer. Indian Tonic water, a carbonated mixer, remains the most chosen type to put with it. However, Orange juice, Ginger ale and lemonade are also popular choices. As with any clear spirit…

Staff rewards help improve productivity and morale

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,…