Business

In spite of car showrooms remaining closed for many months during lockdown and many workers being furloughed, there has been some hope for those working with online retail. Snows, which operates 50 car dealerships from 29 sites across the south of England, has been one such success story, revealing today that it has sold over £37m worth of cars since making online car buying a reality.

The forward-thinking car retailing group, which employs over 900 people regionally and sells car brands such as SEAT and Toyota, has been quick to see the benefits of online car retail, blending...

Exeter-based security business, Tamar Security, has been awarded the fire and security system maintenance contracts for both East Devon District Council (EDDC) and Libraries Unlimited.

Covering EDDC's corporate buildings - 35-plus fire alarms, intruder alarms, hearing loops and CCTV, including the CCTV system within Sidmouth town centre, the three-year maintenance contract was granted to Tamar Security following a competitive tender process.

Simon Allchurch, Facilities Manager at EDDC, said: "The contract was awarded following a rigorous assessment of all the tender...

When working in a physically demanding job, surrounded by heavy machinery and large vehicles, it’s important that the health and safety of staff as well as pedestrians passing by is considered. There are several different activities that could risk your health and safety on a building site, so it’s important that you understand how to keep your team safe and out of harms way whilst you work.

Carry out regular risk assessments to avoid ill-health on site

Risk assessments should be in place so that a building site can be analysed for any potential hazards prior to being...

With mobile banking and independent investment services and mobile applications on the rise, new technology is reshaping the financial services and advice sector. But with no historical evidence to gauge the long term effects of individual financial management, it is yet to be seen what kind of long term effects these will have on individuals and the finance industry.

According to the most recent data from a Forbes study of financial services and advice, more than 43% of all financial businesses are working to make digital improvements to their business. With the evolution of...