Gremlins in the works! The importance of checking your machinery

Hobgoblins, imps, ghosts, and every type of spook – there’ll be many of them about come the end of October. With Halloween fast approaching, you’ll want to ensure there are no gremlins at work in the essential plant and machinery your business runs. Gremlins are believed to have made their appearance at the beginning of […]

How to manage risks in the manufacturing industry

The UK seems to be in the midst of a fairly turbulent economic period. The country’s manufacturing industry continues to brave the successive waves of challenges facing it but there remain – as ever – various types of risks that manufacturers face. Let’s take a closer look at some of those risks and the extent […]

Things to consider as a tradesman

One of the surprising side-effects of the recent coronavirus pandemic is the boost it has given to the various trades in the UK as a worthwhile career. According to a blog posted on the website Show House, the trade sector has attracted an additional 18% of workers – either taking up the employment as an […]

Guide to Southend business insurance

If you are running a business in Southend or its surrounding area, there are one or two insurance implications – just as anywhere else in the country – which you need to take on board as a matter of law. The Association of British Insurers (ABI) identifies these as: Employers’ liability insurance – the law […]