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Travelling to Europe in the Car in March – you may need a Green Card

UPDATE: New advice from BBC on travelling abroad in the event of no deal Brexit   Guidance from the Association of British Insurers (ABI) and Motor Insurance Bureau (MIB) is that drivers should be prepared to provide a Green Card to authorities, when driving abroad after midnight on the 29th March 2019, if there is…

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Are you following the correct disciplinary procedure?

All organisations should a disciplinary procedure with clear guidelines for managers and employees. As many tribunal cases are won due to employers not following the correct procedure, it’s more important now more than ever to ensure the correct procedures are being carried out. We have compiled key information and steps to take during your disciplinary…

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Policy Update: New Legal Expenses Insurer – ARAG

We are pleased to announce that we have selected leading legal expenses provider ARAG to supply quality commercial legal protection for our customers.  The new cover will apply to all policies incepted or renewed from 1 January 2019. This section of our policy provides cover for: Employment disputes & compensation awards Legal defence for criminal…

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Expanding Your Business… The Insurance Implications

Expanding your business Are you aware of how your insurance company can help you make better choices when you’re expanding your business and buying new settings? asks Jackie Hyde In today’s fast-moving market, where acquisitions and new settings are a daily occurrence, we are seeing that in their haste, nursery owners sometimes aren’t dotting the…

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Could your business survive the loss of a key individual? 

I am sure you have taken appropriate steps to protect your nursery business from risks such as fire, theft, accidents and claims under employment law, but have you considered the risk to your business of the loss of a key individual. It is often the case that certain individuals within a business are crucial to…

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Expanding your nursery?

Do you do your due diligence? You wouldn’t buy a house without undertaking a survey and doing some background checks and due diligence. So why would you take a different approach when expanding your nursery? In today’s fast-moving market, where acquisitions and new settings are a daily occurrence, we are seeing that in their haste,…

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How to Manage Staff During the Christmas Period

If you have concerns about staff over-indulging and this having an effect on their abilities in the workplace, we’ve pulled together the below blog for you. In the run-up to mad Friday and with the Football World Cup being played throughout November & December, we thought we’d share some tips with you on how best…

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Budget Update – A missed opportunity?

Our newest partners Hammond Raggett & Company have pulled together an assessment of the November budget. Delivered on a Monday afternoon instead of the traditional Wednesday, between key meetings in the Brexit negotiations and amidst turbulent times in Westminster, you could be forgiven for losing track of the 2018 Budget. Key announcements Many people were…

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Halloween Party Tricks & Tips

Our friends at ServiceMaster give their advice on how best to tackle the monster tidy-up challenge of a Halloween party. Here’s their advice: Getting the Nursery Halloween Party Ready A Halloween party can be messy, get organised before the big day. A good idea to help keep your carpet clean from spilt drinks or dripping (fake)…

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