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How Long Should You Hire Cold Storage For? A Business Owner’s Guide

If your business needs to store perishable or temperature-sensitive goods, you’re probably already looking into cold storage hire. But how long should you hire a unit for? A week? A month? Six?

It’s a deceptively simple question—and getting the answer wrong can cost you more than just money. Let’s go through how to choose the right hire duration based on your operations, budget, and future plans.

Step 1: Know What You're Storing

First, consider what kind of items you’ll be storing. A bakery storing butter and cream has different needs from a laboratory storing...

Liv Butler

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Devon fuel business becomes employee-owned

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Thu, 03/03/2022 - 12:24pm

Okehampton-headquartered fuel supplier Moorland Fuels Ltd and its sister company in West Yorkshire, Craggs Energy Ltd, have transferred ownership of the businesses to their 55-strong workforce.

The directors have transferred 100 per cent of shares in the businesses to their teams by establishing an Employee Ownership Trust (EOT), funded by future profits.

Moorland Fuels, which has been in operation for over fifteen years, provide fuel delivery services and wider solutions to homes, farms and businesses. With bases Okehampton and Plymouth, Moorland Fuels primarily serves...

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Solicitor with criminal defence background joins family law specialists

Authored by Sue Cade
Posted: Wed, 03/02/2022 - 10:55am

The Family Law Company has appointed Solicitor Galina Labworth to its increasingly busy Care team in Exeter.

Galina moved across into family law after a long career as a criminal defence solicitor, which frequently found her visiting clients at police stations, dealing with real-life situations that many are only familiar with from watching crime thrillers.

She began working in law after qualifying from Wolverhampton and then the College of Law, Store Street London where she was one of the first graduates on the then new LPC, achieving a coveted Distinction. Early in her...

Faccin Group: the widest range of solutions in the metal forming industry

Authored by Simon Wells
Posted: Tue, 03/01/2022 - 6:21am

Over the last few years, customer requirements for plate bending machines have increased considerably . Bending machines are essential within factories and choosing the right model can make a huge difference, especially since there is a need to bend increasingly tenacious materials and particular alloys.

In response to new and more demanding market requests, companies have geared up with new machinery to stay competitive, requesting the best product on the market and thereby increasing quality and productivity. Faccin Group , one of the most important metal forming machine...

5 Things to Look for In a Horticultural Wholesaler

Authored by Simon Wells
Posted: Mon, 02/28/2022 - 3:55pm

Are you on the search for a new horticultural wholesaler? The internet makes it easy to find the wholesalers you need to run your business. Whether you run a garden centre or you own a farm, you are going to need professional horticulture supplies to achieve the best results with your plants or crops.

But, with so many horticultural wholesalers out there, it can be difficult to know the best one to choose. Here are five things you should look for in a company to make sure you select the right one.

Years of Experience

You want to enjoy peace of mind when you...

Future Farming events to help families pass business to next generation

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Sun, 02/27/2022 - 10:35pm

Three events aimed at advising farming families on handing down an agricultural business to the next generation are being planned in the South West.

National law firm Clarke Willmott in partnership with Lloyds Bank, chartered accountants Albert Goodman and chartered surveyors Greenslade Taylor Hunt, will hold the events in Bridgwater, Exeter and Wincanton in February and March.

The in-person events, called Farming into the Future, will cover everything family farmers need to know about succession planning with a panel of expert advisers.

Esther Woolford, partner...

What are the best online booking systems for businesses?

Authored by Val Watson
Posted: Sun, 02/27/2022 - 10:25pm

No matter the size or scope of your business, it will have been affected by the pandemic that has held us in its grip for the past two years. Many businesses did not survive, sadly, while others grew from the pandemic. With working from home the only option for some businesses, many had to turn to an online or virtual method of keeping their clients happy.

Consider the personal trainer: gyms were shut necessarily, yet by way of using available digital tools – video conferencing, for example – they were able to provide classes over the Internet. The same applies to tutors, to...

The Necessity of a Business Plan to Start a Business

Authored by David Banks
Posted: Fri, 02/25/2022 - 3:59pm

You've probably heard of a business plan before, right?

It's a document that shows you how to start a business, what it is, what it's for, and how to carry out the plan of action. It's usually written by the person who starts the business.

There are three main types of business plans: those designed to help people start businesses, those designed to help people run businesses, and those designed to help people work on various businesses. Here are the reasons you need a business plan to start a business.

Why Should I Write a Business Plan?

There are many reasons...

5 Common Web Mistakes Businesses Make

Authored by Val Watson
Posted: Fri, 02/25/2022 - 7:01am

Visitors will click on a website for a specific purpose, such as to learn about a topic, buy a product or enjoy some entertainment.

If the site design is wrong, the user experience is inefficient or the content is unprofessional, your business could lose out on thousands of pounds.

As the site will serve as your online storefront, you must ensure it reflects the company’s quality, professionalism and reliability.

Boost your bottom line by reading about the five common web mistakes businesses make and how to avoid them.

  1. Low-Quality Content
  2. ...

Top online marketing approaches

Authored by Simon Wells
Posted: Thu, 02/24/2022 - 1:04pm

Best Approaches to Online Marketing

Online marketing is one of the most important parts of running a successful business in the digital era. Customers conduct much of their social, entrepreneurial, and educational activities online, so meeting them in digital spaces is an excellent way to promote your brand and expand your customer base. There are many avenues for connecting with your customers online. Read on to get an overview of some of the top online marketing methods.

Social Media Marketing

Social media marketing is a great way to reach out to your...

The secrets to running a profitable retail space

Authored by David Banks
Posted: Wed, 02/23/2022 - 8:58pm

There is unmatchable happiness to shopping from a retail store because clients know they are supporting small businesses. A retail shop is also a good way of taking a business off the ground for both seasoned E-commerce stores and new retail business owners.

According to statistics, 80% of business owners who opened a retail space in 2019 termed it a success, with 58% saying they would do it again. The first step in getting the profits assured in retail space shops is to pick a good location for your shop. For retail space in Covent Garden, see here .

Once you have the...

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