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You’ve been working from home. And let’s be honest at times it has been hard work; juggling business and family needs. But it has had its own rewards.…
March 15, 2021
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The Government’s decision to phase in implementation of post-Brexit regulations for imports and exports was designed to give companies time to adapt to…
March 5, 2021
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The number of business closures in the fourth quarter of 2020 was 37% higher than in the fourth quarter of 2019. That’s not really surprising given the…
February 16, 2021
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It’s often been said that cashflow is the lifeblood of business. Without prompt payments the supply chain can grind to a halt; leaving firms at all lev…
February 1, 2021
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“When you dial into 2021 make sure it is with systems which meet your needs rather than the other way around.” That was the closing comment in our most…
January 18, 2021
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How are your New Year business resolutions for 2021 coming along? Whatever sector you are in it is a fair bet that your business plans may have to take…
January 4, 2021
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After months and months of working around the Covid pandemic, helping your people to contribute safely from home or setting up additional safety featur…
December 7, 2020
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Have your calling patterns changed in 2020? With lockdowns and increased working from home it would hardly be surprising to hear that many of us have m…
November 16, 2020
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November; a time of frosty nights and shortening days, a month when Guy Fawkes is remembered and thoughts turn towards Christmas and the start of a New…
November 3, 2020
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How often do pick up the phone to your business contacts just to have a chat? We appreciate that the answer may well vary widely depending on your busi…
October 19, 2020
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As the first of the autumn storms rolls in and the nights draw in, it is good to have a story to lift the spirits; something a little out of the ordina…
October 5, 2020
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Is homeworking becoming the ‘new normal’ or are we gradually reverting to a more business-based pattern of work? In truth, the answer to that will most…
September 21, 2020