Sustainable business grants and loans: Financial support for your company to access
If you are considering applying for a business grant or loan to make your business more sustainable and environmentally responsible, there are a variety of initiatives that can help you. Support on offer depends on where you are based, the type of business you run, the kind project you want to set up, and its […]
How to support flexible working so your workforce can thrive
Flexible working is the new, well, way of working. The coronavirus pandemic has exacerbated the need for employers to offer a clear, well-documented policy to attract new talent and keep your workforce performing at their best. We know that when employees are better able to balance their personal lives alongside their work requirements, they are […]
Black Friday: How your business can prepare for the biggest one yet
Remember when Black Friday was just a day? Well, that’s all changed now. Many retailers will be preparing early Black Friday deals, giving the entire month of November the Black Friday treatment. Since some shoppers might not pile into stores like years past due to coronavirus (COVID-19), you’ll need to get creative with how to […]
Commercial LED Lighting
Solid-state, (LED), lighting is the first genuinely new lighting technology in more than a century. The light emitting diode (LED) lighting systems, which reduce electricity consumption by up to 85%, have proven to be very effective in applications where brightness, visibility and long life are important. Applications where LED lighting is the smart alternative, […]
How to support employees so they can help your business succeed
How do you support employees during uncertain times and when the likes of dealing with mental health is a higher priority now more than ever? If you’re a small business owner, you know managing people is more than just admin. You’re conducting a whole symphony of memorising individual backgrounds and interests, understanding personalities and preferences, […]
Why cloud technology will attract a new generation of manufacturers
Manufacturing has seen one of the biggest falls in youth employment of all UK industries. But cloud technology could encourage a new generation of talent into the sector. In total, a third of managers are struggling to find willing apprentices and 29% are worried about their ageing workforce. Read this article to find out how […]