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Several of our customers have asked us if we could simplify what the Ofgem Targeted Charging Review (TCR) means in terms of changes to the

As the end of the third national lockdown nears, franchises must prepare for a dramatic and sustained influx of customer enquiries, according to research from

Utility Management for a large organisation is not a straightforward task, as any energy professional will tell you. And in the coming months and years

While most businesses already have a comprehensive strategy in place for their electricity and gas consumption, water management is often overlooked. And it’s easy to

Does your business have what it takes to become a franchise operation? Franchising There is no legal definition of franchising but a franchise is a

The regulator for the water sector in England has published an update outlining the support available for business customers during the coronavirus pandemic. COVID-19 Repayment Scheme

Water is often referred to as ‘the forgotten utility’. While many large businesses are clearly focussed on their comprehensive energy strategies, it seems many are

Managing your energy can be a time-consuming and complex task for any business. But for an organisation with a large portfolio, getting your energy strategy

When starting a business or choosing a franchise to invest in, one of the most concerning aspects for people is often their lack of experience

Business energy bills are complex, there’s no doubt about that. With a widening range of non-commodity costs now taking up a majority share of the

Have you an interest in or a passion for whatever the business does? Research the market for the product or service being offered – is

Businesses face a huge of cost outlay to enable them to deliver their products and services, and with a volatile energy market, utility bills can

For all the negative consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic, and there have been many, there have been some franchises with plenty to celebrate. Lawn care

ESTABLISHING BUSINESS Entrepreneurs are people with an idea that works. They might be establishing a franchise business for the first time in the UK or

Great question! Maybe you should, maybe you shouldn’t. Let’s explore some of the major factors you’ll need to consider before reaching a decision. What can

As domestic cleaning franchise, Poppies, celebrates the 40th anniversary of opening their first office in 2020, the whole network gets to look back at the

After facing redundancy multiple times in the highway construction industry, Owen Rowlands decided he needed a complete change of direction. “I was exhausted with the

Whilst furlough seems to be a popular option amongst employees, it may not be right for every business. The Government guidance makes it clear that

The Government has announced there will be an amendment to Regulation 13 of the Working Time Regulations to allow workers to carry over EU holiday

Unfortunately, there is still no definitive response in the latest Government guidance about how to deal with annual leave periods whilst someone is on furlough

The legal landscape in relation to employment law is changing on an almost daily basis with new schemes being invented rapidly by the government to

By James Thomas, QFP, Commercial Manager d&t What’s key on everyone’s mind currently, is how businesses will be affected by this unprecedented pandemic short-term. Many

Shipping FAQs in the current environment This year has already seen several ups and downs for many businesses. As Brexit began to settle down, the

Specialist workplace and IT cleaning solutions franchise Techclean is reporting an unprecedented demand for its services as coronavirus continues its advance across the UK. Having

In recent days we have had a number of clients contact us asking about their legal position in the wake of the coronavirus outbreak. We

Issues which many employers are likely to face during the Coronavirus outbreak. Many employers will be concerned regarding the impact, or potential impact, of the

Should event planners be cancelling events in light of the coronavirus? Planners of all types of events, from the biggest international concerts and conferences to

Covid-19 – What is the commercial cost? Large-scale events and sporting fixtures are being cancelled worldwide and it looks like the commercial cost of Covid-19

NatWest is the largest supporter of UK businesses and is committed to helping SMEs thrive and achieve their potential. This £5bn of funding builds on

The Chancellor has set out a package of temporary, timely and targeted measures to support public services, people and businesses through this period of disruption

Coronavirus was first identified in Wuhan, the capital of China’s Hubei province, in early December 2019. More than 20,000 cases of the virus had been

Latest information and advice from the UK government Tips for communicating with employees in a time of crisis – from CIPR Guidance for employers and

The coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic is fundamentally a human crisis, but its impact upon business in general, and franchising in particular, cannot be ignored. Since 24

£2bn of arrangement fee free finance available to support small businesses up to £25m turnover in size Relationship managers already speaking directly with businesses most

HSBC UK announces a package of support for customers as they tackle the financial impact of Covid-19. For personal customers in financial difficulty, this could

A recent study has revealed that a whopping 77% of parents are happy to invest their hard-earned cash in after-school activities for their children*. And

This article is an introduction to Lean Six Sigma, a process management tool, and the benefits it can bring to you, both at work and

Emails were a revolution in communication 20 to 30 years ago, but like everything in technology, time moves on, and if you don’t, you, your

Aiden Keegan, CEO of Esquires Coffee UK, explains why purchasing fair trade is more important than ever “Ethical standards and values are higher than ever