Starting your own business is an exciting adventure; however, you can’t say the same about every aspect of your business when you are self-employed. Unless you have a certificate in accounting or finance, managing your company’s books is a challenge. Not only is calculating your income, expenses, and taxes hard, it’s also a sensitive task where even the smallest of errors can get you in trouble.

Sure, you can hire someone to do your accounts, but this might cost you more than you can afford. Once you understand the process, you really can do it on your own. Read on find out more...

It is understandable if you are concerned that your personal information is kept confidential when an organization or company requests a DBS check.

Even a basic DBS check (also known as a CRB check) will show any unspent convictions and cautions you might have received. It could be that you were a little headstrong in your youth and received a caution

With standard and enhanced CRB check it is different in that you cannot apply for these screenings. You will need a third party to apply for a standard or enhance CRB check, be it a company, organization, recruiter, or an...

If you have your own business and feel having a CRB check would enhance your services, then there are ways and means of obtaining more than the basic check.

A clear CRB check will help build customer and creditor trust and it will display due diligence on your part.

Basic CRB Check

You can personally apply for a basic CRB check if you are self-employed. You just need to go onto the Disclosure and Barring Service (DSB) website and fill in the application online. It costs £23 and has a 10 working day turnaround.

It will flag up any unspent convictions and...

Alex Fisher scored a wonder goal with virtually the final kick of the game to earn Exeter City a point at Roots Hall.

The Grecians twice fell behind to a Southend United side looking for their first win of the season but battled back to claim a point in stoppage time.

Manager Matt Taylor, on the back of last Saturday’s win Cambridge United, named an unchanged side for the third Sky Bet League Two match running.

The only change was on the bench where Nicky Law, who did not travel through illness, was replaced by Nicky Ajose.

Former City player and...

Home renovations can be both thrilling, as well as tiring. You get excited because you will finally do something good for your home. It is going to look exactly like you wanted, but on the other hand, your house will be filled with dust, dirt, and other not so pleasant things.

The first thing you think of as soon as the renovation is over is how you want to just sit back, relax, and enjoy the fruits of your labor. Is it really the case? Well, before you kick off your shoes and lay on your bed, you need to finish some things first.

It's called cleaning and it's not the...

Have you got a taste for the deep seas? Or are you an admirer of beautiful colors floating around in your pond? Coming from the mixture of Chinese and Japanese origin this fish not only has a great history but also displays a myriad of colors that will make your eyes sparkle at the very moment you see them and will always lift your mood whenever you set your eyes on them. Coming out of your porch to go to work you will see them in the pond or simply placed inside your bedroom so that you can have a look at them whenever you want to. on our website we have the best and finest Koi carp for...

Raising a baby is an exciting milestone in parents’ lives. The development of a baby’s mind is more fascinating and complex than most people think; they start forming their cognition before birth! Engaging with your baby in various activities will help in their mental and physical development. As soon as they are out in the world, babies begin exploring their surroundings and using their senses. To help in their mental growth, there are a lot of things you should do. Here is a list of easy steps to aid in a faster development for your baby.

Conversing is...

Your home should always be a cool and humidity-free environment. Summer wreaks havoc on our skin and the sunny weather can make us sweat through our clothes, so we need to make sure that we don’t have the same struggle when we finally return home. Moreover, in the winter, it can get too cold for us to be able to breathe well, so we need warmth for our health to stay in check. An air conditioner can keep you cool all-year-round and decrease the humidity significantly. However, you should know how to choose the right unit for you. With that being said, here are some tips to make your...

It is no news, nowadays, that social media platforms can aid almost every human activity. The same way they are used for communication and entertainment, they are also viable for business promotion. Big brands like Adidas, Unilever have their products displayed in photoshoots and commercials across various social media. However, this luxury is not limited only to the giants, even small businesses can utilize social media for marketing their goods and services. Marketing is synonymous with advertising, and certain strategies are required to ensure small business owners are sensitizing more...

A series of overnight closures are due to get underway at Rydon Lane and Countess Wear roundabout from Monday (12 October).

Work is due to start on the installation of a pedestrian crossing on Rydon Lane on Monday evening, with the road closed from 8pm until 6am weeknights until Monday 26 October.

The three remaining arms of the roundabout will remain open while this work is carried out. The roundabout and Rydon Lane will be fully open during the daytime and at weekends.

From Tuesday 27 October until Tuesday 17 November, all four arms of Countess Wear roundabout...