Archive: August 2017

The best deterrents according to ex-burglars…

According to a panel of former criminals interviewed by Co-op Insurance, burglars are most likely to be put off breaking into homes by CCTV cameras and barking dogs. Half of the 12 former burglars asked said most thieves were opportunists simply wandering the streets. They would therefore avoid any difficult...

Top 5 causes of electrical house fires

For all those who have been caught up in a house fire or witnessed the devastating aftermath, here are some common culprits and simplistic ways to maintain control over your electrical goods. In no particular order here are the five top culprits. Fuseboxes One of the most difficult to keep...

How to avoid under-insurance!

It is vital in business that you are aware of how under-insurance could be a stumbling block when hoping to recoup any potential losses your business may have incurred. Attached below is a BIBA document on how best to avoid the dreaded under-insurance from both an insurance and business perspective.  ...

Survey reveals the professionals we’re most scared of

As the “Gordon Ramsey effect” is being blamed for the fact that us everyday eaters are increasingly nervous around Chefs, waiting staff and bartenders. According to a survey published by Fletchers Solicitors, luckily for them their profession comes fourth in a list of the most ‘liked’ professions. After Healthcare, education...

Is your construction insurance up to scratch?

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Introducing the suit that does the heavy lifting

It’s said that the right outfit really can make a difference to the way you feel. Never has that been more true than with the introduction of the exoskeleton. Designed by California-based Ekso Bionics, which has created similar models for the military and health sector, this load bearing contraption allows...

How does Instagram influence our homes?

I will always hold my hands up to admit I will go to obscene lengths to get a nice looking photo for social media, although the lengths my generation willl go to seems to know no boundaries to get that content. According to research conducted by interiors firm, Maisons du...

Want to get more work done? Stay at home…

So is it a regular occurrence that your employees come to work already out for the count from their morning commute, or with a cold that is almost guaranteed to do the rounds of the office before clearing up? Well without sounding patronising there is a simple way to avoid...

5 tips for attracting international visitors to your guest house

The knock-on effect of Brexit on the pound may have cut our holiday spending abroad, but has worked wonders on attracting visitors to the UK from around the globe. Tourism brings in £127bn a year to the British economy, with an increase of 3.7 million visitors from last year. So...