As Lockdown measures start to ease, many businesses are looking to the future as they assess the prospect of reopening and getting staff back into the workplace safely.

Returning to the workplace will mean completely different things depending on your industry sector. It could mean recalling furloughed employees, putting an end...

The ongoing shift to remote working and carrying out our day to day business activities under social distancing measures has seen an increased demand for effective telecommunications, infrastructure and data connectivity. Digital technology has never been more valuable in helping us to remain connected with clients, staff and suppliers and has...

Effective communication has never been more important but as we adapt to the “new normal” there are several new issues to consider. Now is a good time to assess your business communication systems and check that they are still fit for purpose whilst also reviewing your telecoms packages to keep...

In times of uncertainty, it’s often difficult to look to the future and predict your company risk. We’ve asked one of our preferred insurance providers to examine those areas of insurance that should be prioritised, even if businesses are temporarily or partially closed.

1. Property Insurance including Contents and Fixtures &...

The recent Government announcement that Coronavirus has reached pandemic levels is causing numerous concerns for businesses across the UK. Monday’s briefing from Boris Johnson asked people to work from home where possible, meaning that the next phase of social distancing is now underway. Naturally, we want to continue to provide...

The UK business economy is currently in a state of limbo as we wait for a decision around how and when we leave the EU. As described by Andrew Sentence, an independent business economist, the UK economy is in “no-mans land”, we are neither benefiting from being a full-blooded member...

What is underinsurance?

In simple terms, underinsurance is when you/ your business holds an insurance policy that is inadequate in the event of a potential claim. This could mean that company assets are valued and insured at less than their true value, the limit of indemnity is too low, or the maximum...

The Autumn Budget 2018 last week included a few elements of interest for the business world. A smattering of new tax breaks tempered with measures to reduce abuse of reliefs brings a mixed bag of changes for our clients. Here is our quick round-up of the key points that could impact...

No matter what the size of your business, budgeting should go hand in hand with the strategic planning process. Just as the overarching business strategy and achievable objectives need to be defined before you embark on another year of operation, a separate financial plan allows the organisation to keep within...