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What is next for electric trucks and HGVs?
Recent figures show that the electric car market grew by 10% in 2018, despite the overall market shrinking by 7%. With demand expected to only increase further in 2019 it would seem that we are starting to see a shift towards the electric vehicle market. Which...
Freelance vs. Contract Workers: What’s the Difference?
Any small business owner will know that your staffing and employee needs can change over time depending on how many projects you have in flight, whether you are growing or entering a new sector for example. With a number of options available when it comes to employing...
What Are Your Intellectual Property Rights & How to Protect Them
We sat down with our Managing Director, Mark Stevenson, to discuss all things Intellectual Property, your rights and how to go about protecting them. Mark, let’s start at the beginning – what is Intellectual Property? Every business, large or small, will have some...
What’s next for the future of driverless and autonomous cars?
Developments in driverless and autonomous cars have dominated the news in recent years with many believing that we are about to see one of the biggest changes ever seen in the world of cars. In this, our latest blog, we thought we’d take a look at where we currently...
A “no deal” Brexit will have serious implications for the haulage and cargo industry
A document from the Border Force predicts that freight traffic crossing the Channel to mainland Europe could be restricted by between 75% and 87% in the event of a no deal Brexit. Disruptions of this magnitude could continue for at least 6 months. The main reason for...
What is Professional Indemnity Insurance & Who Needs It?
As a small business you face risks every day. Whether you already have professional indemnity insurance or you don’t have it yet, find out what can be covered and if you need it. What is Professional Indemnity Insurance? Professional indemnity insurance is designed to...
What is the government’s stance on vaping and e-cigarette regulation?
With vaping and the vape industry being so new as well as the potential for e-cigarettes to help support people stop smoking, the industry faces ongoing scrutiny and focus from government bodies. Government response to latest e-cigarette report The government have...
What are smart motorways and are they as safe as standard motorways?
The UK roads are busier and busier with congestion and accidents common place. Although, we don’t need to tell you that if you work in the transport and cargo industry! One initiative being implemented to try and combat this and improve journey reliability is the...
How will Brexit affect HGV drivers and driver recruitment?
There is a level of uncertainty in the air when it comes to all things Brexit. Whilst the government are pushing ahead with the details of the potential deal there is no guarantee that this will be approved. Likewise, the EU have recently published their guidance for...
What is being done to address the HGV driver shortage?
We’ve blogged previously about the shortage of haulage drivers in the UK. The main factors thought to be contributing to the shortage within the transport and cargo industry are: • The current ageing workforce – the average age of a truck driver is 57. • The low...
6 top tips to keep your small business safe over the Christmas period
We all deserve a break over the festive period but for small business owners it is still a time to remain vigilant. Especially when it comes to the safety of your premises if they are going to be vacant for a period. The Christmas season can see an increase in...
Brexit: What impact could it have on the haulage industry
We are all waiting and watching with interest at what is happening with Brexit. If it feels to you as if things change every day, then you are not alone. The focus is very much on the likelihood of a no deal outcome and what this could mean for the country and...
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