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How businesses can deal with flooding

As winter starts to set in, the team at Red Rock Facilities Management examines how businesses can deal with flooding when the prospect of heavy snow and rain hovers on the horizon and the potential havoc that may reap for businesses. We need to prepare for the impact that severe weather may … [Read more...]

North of England sees growth in temporary jobs

The latest monthly recruitment review published by the Recruitment and Employment Federation reports the North of England experiencing growth in temporary jobs. However, the report also suggests that growth of staff appointments is being held back by an uncertain outlook and skill … [Read more...]

Grow Your Business at Hallidays BAM

Learn how to Grow your Business and register for Hallidays next step of their business growth programme with Hallidays Business AM On Tuesday 28th November, Hallidays are hosting the next step of their business growth programme, ‘What drives growth?’ Business owners will learn the 6 key drivers … [Read more...]

Making a Will makes life easier for your loved ones

Making a will is one of the most important things any of us can do to make sure our loved ones are well cared for after our death. But, despite many of us knowing that it makes sense to make a will, relatively few of us actually have one in place: nearly 60% of us don't have a will..Darren … [Read more...]

Smart Ways to use business loans

Regardless of whether you’re a new-start, growing or established business, capital is one of your most valuable assets and there are smart ways to use business loans. With money constantly moving in and out of your business, it’s feasible that you might need to consider sourcing external funds to … [Read more...]

Government Targets Gazumping. But Is It Such A Problem Anymore?

It was widely reported in the press over last weekend that the government has announced that it will be targeting gazumping to make house-buying “less stressful”. We asked Rachel Inwood, Conveyancing Solicitor at Harold Stock & Co, for her views on gazumping and what really causes the stress … [Read more...]

Do I need drone insurance ?

'Do I need drone insurance' has become a big topic in the insurance world as the 'flying cameras' have become hugely popular, both for pleasure and business. While hobbyists have been using unmanned aerial vehicles, better known as drones, for some time, companies are just starting to adapt the … [Read more...]

So just how are the Brexit talks coming along ?

Every weekend, I look forward to The Saturday Economist dropping into my inbox 'keeping you in the picture' with  a round-up of the week's political and economic issues. This week, The Saturday Economist, John Ashcroft,  looks at the growing confusion over Brexit. So just how are the Brexit talks … [Read more...]

15 Common Conveyancing Questions

Moving house is one of the most stressful things any of us do. Just thinking about it raises the blood pressure. Rachel Inwood, Conveyancing Solicitor at Harold Stock & Co Solicitors, takes us through some of the common questions our clients ask about moving home and the Conveyancing … [Read more...]

Why Should I Worry About Japanese Knotweed?

The two words that send shivers down the spine of any property owner - Japanese Knotweed is classified as an invasive plant in many countries. It's a plant which can seriously damage buildings and construction sites if left unchecked. It has a wide-ranging root system, which can extend up to 3m … [Read more...]

Selling and exiting your business

Many will say that the time to start planning, or at least thinking about your exit plan, is when you start the business. What would entrpreneur, Garry Diver, say ? Probably a bit too soon, but it’s worth thinking about having a plan once the business has stabilised and it looks like it going to … [Read more...]

In a property, what is deemed fair wear and tear ?

What is fair wear and tear? It's a question landlords and tenants often have very different answers to. It's better to begin by looking at how wear and tear is actually defined: Wear and tear is the damage that naturally occurs in a building over time as it is used. Even if proper care and … [Read more...]