When a Power of Attorney is suitable and how it works. A Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) is a powerful tool used by people who wish to ensure that a person they trust can deal with their property and financial affairs or make health care decisions on their behalf should they suffer from mental incapacity … [Read more…]
The Financial Conduct Authority is a UK independent body which oversees the conduct of financial institutions. Relevant businesses should conduct themselves in a manner which is FCA compliant, in order to avoid receiving penalties or fines. FCA Consumer Duty The Consumer Duty was implemented by the FCA in July 2023. It is a set of … [Read more…]
Forklift operators often become more confident with experience, yet confidence alone does not guarantee safe habits. Procedures can be forgotten, shortcuts may appear, and workplaces regularly change. For that reason, refresher courses remain an important part of safe truck operation. Why Refresher Training Matters Forklifts are heavy machinery that require a lot of care when … [Read more…]
You’ve got a great business idea or are already established, but need investment to grow. There are a number of different types of investor, but how do you go about choosing the right one for your business? Not just financial support Decide what you want from an investor, other than financial support. Do you also … [Read more…]
If you are looking to embark on a home improvement project that requires timber or wood, then a timber merchant should be your first port of call. In the UK, timber merchants are essential to industries such as manufacturing and construction. They offer high quality, durable materials that are sustainably sourced. They also assist with … [Read more…]
Litigation is simply the legal term given to the process of one party bringing about a claim against another if they feel that there has been an injustice – such as a contract dispute, a boundary dispute or even a personal injury claim. Litigation is broadly divided into two main subgroups – civil litigation, and … [Read more…]
Workplace cleanliness is the most underrated way to run a successful business. Though a little dust or mess might not seem that big of an issue, bad hygiene can have massive ripple effects across the whole bottom line/reputation/wellbeing section of your business. It takes more than just appearances to keep a clean work environment.
The landscape of workplace safety barriers is changing fast, and by 2026 we expect to see a wide range of new innovations that will be able to make work environments smarter as well as safer. Hundreds of new technologies and materials are shifting the landscape around employees’ safety, as businesses continue to focus on well-being taking into … [Read more…]
The Financial Conduct Authority, FCA, has urged firms to strengthen how they assess and manage risk, following findings that many organisations are not tailoring their processes to match their business activities.
Snow and ice are a normal part of the winter in the UK and of course they create the magical winter scenes across the country that we all know and love – however, despite looking beautiful, snow and ice can cause an array of problems for homeowners and with winter well on its way it … [Read more…]