It can be very reassuring being a director of a company knowing that if anything goes wrong, then the company will pick up the tab. Unfortunately, this is not always the case. All too often now, if something goes wrong or if someone has a grievance about how they have been treated, they will take… Read more »
Month: August 2011
Guidance for Businesses – Managing your Flood Risk
Introduction Recent flooding events experienced across the UK, particularly over the last decade, have shown the devastating impact that flooding can have on property, businesses and individuals. While it may not always be possible to eliminate the risk of flooding altogether, many practical steps can be taken to reduce the risk of flood damage and… Read more »
Home Insurance Tip
Should the worst happen and your home is damaged by fire, it can often be difficult to remember what was in a room at the time. It is also important to be able to show your insurer what you are claiming for. A simple solution is to take a few photographs of each room from different angles…. Read more »
Does your business operate a commercial vehicle?
If your business operates a commercial vehicle over 3.5 tonnes, you have until 9 September 2014 for all your drivers to complete 35 hours training – called the Driver Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC). That may sound a long way off but if you consider that there are around 500,000 HGV drivers in the UK, all… Read more »