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Shopfitters and Retail Giant Fined over Asbestos Exposure

A shopfitting firm and one of the largest retail groups in the UK have been prosecuted by the Medical negligence Health and Safety Executive, after construction workers carrying out renovation work on a Topshop outlet in Liverpool were exposed to asbestos fibres.

Vincents (Shopfitters) Limited, a shopfitting firm based in Norwich, was fined £10,000 and ordered [...]

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How to build the ideal work environment in the heart of your home

 

Our tips towards sensible storage ideas and creating a healthy atmosphere for working from home

The internet has changed the way human beings think and interact. Since its early inception and commercial introduction in the 1990s, it has become a phenomenon which allows people in the most remote locations to connect.

What is more, the internet has [...]

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How Office Space Can Promote Communication and Interactivity

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There are four major considerations that have to be taken into account when designing an office space for improved collaboration and communication.  These include access, privacy, comfort and flexibility.  A workspace that incorporates each of these design elements is ideal for increased employee productivity and interactivity.

Improving Access

One of the most effective ways to promote communication [...]

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What is Landlord Insurance?

An Advertorial Feature

Whilst most people are aware that it is necessary for them to have sufficient home insurance cover, are landlords required to be insured as well? The fact is that renting out a property can come with a number of difficulties and risks and landlords need to protect themselves from these with landlord insurance. [...]

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What Documents Should I Shred?

An Advertising Feature

We are constantly being reminded of the dangers which we face from identity theft and fraud. These warnings often encourage us to use shredders to destroy our personal documentation and correspondence. But with so much paperwork at hand, how do we know what we should shred?

For many people, shredding can be rather monotonous [...]

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Safety precautions for those chilly winter months

An Advertising Feature

As the nights draw in and the leaves fall from the trees, it is time to start thinking about those long winter months. The chilly season is definitely on its way and so it is essential to start stocking up on snow shovels and extra-thick duvets for those dark, cold days ahead.

If The [...]

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The explosive rise of desk space rental

Small businesses, freelancers and start-ups have really embraced the idea of shared and serviced offices over the past few years, but what’s all the fuss about? Here are five key factors that have triggered the explosion in desk space and serviced office rental.

Less admin and liability

If you’re a small business, or individual, the last thing [...]

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Investing in Property as an Asset for Business; Sound Idea or Not?

Many factors influence the value of real estate, ranging from location to economic conditions, and buildings on the property. These issues all need to be carefully considered before deciding whether to buy a property for a business, or rent it from the owner. Before taking the step to secure real estate for a business asset, [...]

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The Pitfalls Computer Users Fall Into

An Advertising Feature

Most homes across the country are likely to have a computer, as access to the internet is now viewed as an essential to life rather than simply a luxury.

With so many people online and using the internet to communicate with others, to find out information, to make purchases and make business, it is [...]

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How greener business can help you

We all know how important it is to adopt green practices, but making a business more environmentally friendly in a challenging economic market can seem daunting.

Yet despite any initial reservations you may have, there has actually never been a better time for your company to go green and recycling can even [...]

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