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Why Office Redesigns Often Start With Blinds?

Office redesigns usually begin with good intentions: improve productivity, refresh the brand image, and create a space people actually enjoy working in. Yet many projects stall early, becoming expensive, disruptive, or visually inconsistent. One common challenge sits right at the edge of the room—windows. Light, glare, privacy, and temperature all stem from them, and when they’re poorly managed, even the best furniture and layouts fall short. That’s why experienced designers and facility managers often start office redesigns with blinds, not desks or décor.

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4 Most Common Professions That Need DBS Check

Some careers require companies to carry out DBS checks so that they can verify the character of their prospective hires. A DBS check is an advanced criminal record check that will vet an employee and notify an employer as to whether or not they have previous criminal convictions, which would be indicative of bad character. Some careers are more serious than others, and while one job may allow someone with previous convictions, some absolutely cannot. DBS checks are of utmost importance and ensure companies hire the best quality of employee that they can – ensuring they do not get lumped...

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NABC unveils growth plans and recruitment drive for 2021

Following a successful year and partnerships with companies such as HBXL, Trade Direct Insurance and BuildSafe Escrow Services – NABC – one of The UKs fastest growing construction trade associations unveils its ambitious growth plans and recruitment drive for 2021, as it heads towards new milestone.

James Hopkins, CEO, NABC, comments: “The demand for our service is increasing rapidly, especially post Brexit and the residential construction industry is under extreme pressure to reduce the number of rogue builders.

"We have recently had agrowing number of calls for us to...

New Growth Programme for early StartUps launched in South West

StartUp Studio , a growth programme for early stage tech startups in the South West of England, has been launched.

Tech South West has teamed up with virtual accelerator Activate and startup advisor Skowt Consulting to provide fully-funded opportunities for up to 30 pre-seed companies a year to progress their business through the programme, and then pitch to regional, UK and global investors.

Tech South West operates across the region to support the tech sector, with over 2500 members, and works with the likes of Engine Shed Bristol, Plymouth Science Park and TechSPARK....

Skills bootcamps set to enhance employment opportunities in the region

The Heart of the South West LEP (HotSW LEP), Digital Skills Partnership, has launched ten free Digital and Technical bootcamps, providing people in Devon, Plymouth, Somerset and Torbay with the opportunity to access free training worth up to £3,000.

The Government-funded #Train4Tomorrow bootcamps will help adults develop digital and technical skills that lead to higher-paid roles within growth sectors, opening up opportunities to move into careers such as cyber security, data science, software development, digital marketing, IT, digital healthcare, welding, engineering and...

Using a Chapter 7 Means Test Calculator to Help with Emergency Bankruptcy Filing

The decision to file for bankruptcy is a very serious one. And individuals that want to file for one should take enough time to consider all debt-relief options before choosing one that’s best for them. So read all of the pros and cons of bankruptcy before making any judgment. The best option for you may or may not include filing for a bankruptcy discharge. Most importantly take into account things you should do to deal with the financial stress .

Chapter 7 Means Test Calculator and Emergency Bankruptcy Filing

If you are, at all, curious if bankruptcy is for you, take a chapter...

Little ways to save time and get more done during a business day

When you run a business, time is something that is always in short supply. This is the case whether you run a multinational or a start-up. There are never enough hours in the day.

So, anything you can do to help you to run your company more efficiently is a big bonus. Making small changes that speed up your process is by a minute or so are always worthwhile doing. Over a week, those minutes saved add up to hours. Below are several ways you can grab back a bit of extra time for you and your business.

Streamlining your invoicing processes

Using invoice software...

Intro to Day Trading with Vanilla Options

Increased volatility in the financial markets is creating plenty of trading opportunities for retail traders and with so many different trading instruments now available, they can take advantage of different market conditions with competitive trading costs. Alongside the traditional assets that most of the traders use daily, vanilla options represent another great way to trade a multitude of underlying assets, especially when prices have a clear directional bias.ns

What are vanilla options?

A vanilla option represents a financial instrument giving the holder the right,...

Despite Covid-19, South West growth economy businesses remain ambitious about growth

New research released on Wednesday by BGF – the UK’s most active investor – has highlighted for the first time how growth economy companies are responding to Covid-19.

According to the survey of 532 companies, carried out by independent research company Delineate, the pandemic has created significant barriers to growth for over half (58%) of South West respondents, with operational risk highlighted as the primary concern around future growth.

However, despite the obvious headwinds, over two thirds (68%) say they remain motivated to grow their business in 2021, signalling a...

The importance of diversity and inclusion in business today

It is important that business owners are aware of the importance of diversity in today’s workplace and they must take steps to ensure that they are creating an inclusive atmosphere. In addition to the importance of diversity, business owners will also find that there are also a handful of benefits to this as well so it is a win-win situation for all.

Creating Parity

Parity is required in the workplace and people should be treated equally regardless of their gender, race, religion, sexuality, disability or any other factor. This does not only come down to the recruitment...

Why we’re going save millions on the work Christmas party this year

‘Tis the season to be jolly, but also not so jolly that you embarrass yourself at the work Christmas do. This year, however, COVID-19 has taken that potential misfortune away from us, along with a variety of other work-based Christmas activities. But while you might be sad to miss out on the traditional festivities, you and your employer are set to save a fair bit of cash in their absence.

If you’re curious as to the accidental budgeting you’ll be undertaking this Christmas, here’s a breakdown of what we’re all set to miss out on, and how much it’ll save us in the process....

Business

Why Office Redesigns Often Start With Blinds?

4 Most Common Professions That Need DBS Check

NABC unveils growth plans and recruitment drive for 2021

New Growth Programme for early StartUps launched in South West

Skills bootcamps set to enhance employment opportunities in the region

Using a Chapter 7 Means Test Calculator to Help with Emergency Bankruptcy Filing

Little ways to save time and get more done during a business day

Intro to Day Trading with Vanilla Options

Despite Covid-19, South West growth economy businesses remain ambitious about growth

The importance of diversity and inclusion in business today

Why we’re going save millions on the work Christmas party this year

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