buying a house

How Technology Is Changing The Home Buying Experience

Technology has made our lives a lot easier in particular allowing us access to information and data at the touch of a button. This has affected a number of sectors in particular the estate agency and conveyancing industry, as clients now have access to a range of properties further afield in order to increase their property portfolio without leaving the comfort of their armchairs. Let’s … Continue reading How Technology Is Changing The Home Buying Experience

hazardous waste

Handling Hazardous Waste as a Business

If you’re dealing with hazardous waste in your business, no matter the type, then it’s important that you implement an effective waste management plan to tackle any problems that could occur and can cause unpleasant damage to your company. It’s recommended that all companies avoid this, especially when the waste can be harmful to the environment as well as its employees. It’s often assumed that … Continue reading Handling Hazardous Waste as a Business

mental health

Innovative ways to improve mental health in the workplace

The media is rightfully putting a huge focus on our mental health in the UK. According to charity Mind, approximately one in four adults will experience a mental health issue each year. Staggeringly, one in six of us report experiencing a common mental health problem each week. With anxiety and depression the biggest issues, this can have a huge effect on our working life. In … Continue reading Innovative ways to improve mental health in the workplace

business conference

A Guide to Planning a Successful Corporate Event

When it comes to creating a successful and inspired work environment, making sure your employees feel valued and like they’re part of something bigger is incredibly important. Corporate events are a great way to create that sense of inclusion, helping to foster the idea of community and working towards a common goal together. However, a lot of work and careful planning goes into creating the … Continue reading A Guide to Planning a Successful Corporate Event

money

Counterfeit Money Printing: Around the World

The UK doesn’t often make changes to its currency but 2016 was a year something major was revised — yes, we’re talking about the dreaded unveiling of the polymer fiver. Then came the ten-pound note, and have we ever lost more money? The notes simply will not stay in our pockets, and they are really bad for sticking together as well. But, despite these minor … Continue reading Counterfeit Money Printing: Around the World

commercial refrigeration

The Complete Guide to Commercial Refrigerator Maintenance

Whether it’s keeping your food fresh or protecting your product, commercial refrigerators play a huge role in a business. When this equipment goes down, you’ll be forced to move things around to avoid ruining whatever was inside. Given how large some commercial refrigerators are, this could take up a lot of valuable time. To avoid losing productivity or the product itself, it’s often wise to … Continue reading The Complete Guide to Commercial Refrigerator Maintenance

Sharjah

How to Launch a Company in Sharjah Free Zones

Financial freedom starts with your decision to break the employee mentality and become your own boss. And with the UAE free zone statistical growth continuing to rise, there’s no better way to start achieving a new level of independence than by launching your own company in a free zone in Sharjah. Like any other new endeavor, becoming a businessman in Sharjah can be a bit … Continue reading How to Launch a Company in Sharjah Free Zones

entrepreneur

5 Tips for You to Protect Your Wealth as an Entrepreneur

As an entrepreneur, there’s nothing more satisfying than the feeling of jubilation you get, when the money first starts rolling in. After all, the culmination of all your hard work is finally coming to fruition. But in these ecstatic moments, it’s all too easy to get carried away. Many entrepreneurs squander their wealth once they’ve “made it”, effectively undoing years of hard work through sloppy … Continue reading 5 Tips for You to Protect Your Wealth as an Entrepreneur

office fitout

How to Find the Right Fitout Company for Your Next Office Renovation

Doing a full office fitout is a long and costly process. Furthermore, if not done correctly, the expense could become substantially greater due to lost productivity and functionality. Therefore, choosing the right fitout company for your upcoming renovation is of utmost importance. The following handy tips will show you how. Choose a Reputable and Experienced Operator Ideally, you should go with a company that has … Continue reading How to Find the Right Fitout Company for Your Next Office Renovation

selling a business

Top Considerations When Selling Your Business

So, you have finally made the decision to sell your business which is a very big consideration, particularly if you have sweated blood and tears to build it up from scratch. You want to be able to maximise the benefits of selling your company and in order to do this, there are a few top considerations to bear in mind. Review your business assets, contracts … Continue reading Top Considerations When Selling Your Business

contractors

How Contractors Can Get Ahead in 2019

Contractors, freelancers and the self-employed made up a record high of 15.1% of the workforce in 2017. Contracting has many benefits, but the unsecure nature of the work means financial security is one of ebbs, flows and unpredictable income streams. Successful contractors know that planning ahead is key to staying at the top of their game. This is especially important as we enter the somewhat … Continue reading How Contractors Can Get Ahead in 2019

office building

Gutter care for your office building

Basic reasons behind keeping your guttering in optimum condition. Introduction When considering the maintenance of our offices and commercial properties, the chances are that guttering and the associated piping is well down on the list of priorities; always assuming they’re considered at all. The problem for the humble gutter is that it is largely a case of “out of sight, out of mind” and since … Continue reading Gutter care for your office building

construction industry

Gender diversity in construction: reviewing the response

It’s an issue that has dominated the headlines in recent years — gender discrimination is still rife in the workplace, through a lack of job opportunities, passed over promotions, and verbal comments. There is also a particular problem with gender diversity in the construction industry. Despite the industry struggling with a skilled workers shortage, the sector seems to be having a hard time shaking off … Continue reading Gender diversity in construction: reviewing the response