10 stakeholders who can learn from the Carillion collapse

The collapse of Carillion – a disaster waiting to happen “hidden in plain sight” needs to provoke a fundamental rethink by all the involved stakeholders.

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R.E.S.P.E.C.T – Will gender pay reporting have an impact?

Following the introduction last year of the Equality Act 2010 (Gender Pay Gap Information) Regulations 2017, the deadline for employers publishing their first set of reports is fast approaching.

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Are Legal Standards for Minimum Energy Efficiency for Properties the same North & South of Hadrian’s Wall?

In England and Wales, regulations which are due to come into force on 1 April 2018 will potentially affect the ability to let out properties and the market value (and marketability) of those properties.

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How To Host Your Own Burns Supper

Getting ready to celebrate Scotland’s national poet? The SMWS can help with that – with our guide to how to throw a great Burns Supper, along with the best whisky.

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What You Need to Know About an SEO Audit

In this agency we always recommend and perform an SEO audit for all new clients.

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Is This The Winter Of Our Discontent – Property Matters

I predict that 2018 will be a very interesting year for the property market. Before I give you my predictions for 2018 though, how did I get on with my predictions for 2017?

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2018: New Year, New Will?

With the warmth of Christmas behind us and January now upon us, many of us will be setting aside the turkey sandwiches & mulled wine and thinking of resolutions for the year ahead.

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5 Ways to Reduce your Inheritance Tax Bill this Christmas

Christmas is a time for giving and there are several ways to make over cash or assets to someone as efficiently as possible when it comes to inheritance tax (IHT).

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Top Tips from Paddington 2! How to foster resilience at work this winter?

We all need a feel good factor. I’d recommend that you go and see Paddington 2 for a good many lessons about mental health and resilience at work this winter. Plus it’s a hilarious movie that will have you laughing and crying (if you’re like me!).

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Shipping goods over the Christmas Period

Arranging transport for your goods over the Christmas period can be tricky business. Many transport companies have increased workloads and the fixed holidays create even more pressure in the high transport business. Add the possibility of adverse weather conditions to the mix, and you can see why things are more difficult at this time of year.

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