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Benefits of Apprenticeships for Small Businesses

Small businesses in the UK could offer more than a million new apprenticeships, something the country really needs.

An apprenticeship is a great opportunity for many school leavers who for whatever reason can’t or don’t want to go to university. Sadly, these valuable and much-needed opportunities are getting harder to come by.

All businesses and especially small ones can actually benefit greatly by offering apprenticeships.

Here are just a few great reasons:

You are giving young people a real chance to develop a long-term career

You are helping build a strong workforce for the future

It will create a positive impact on your business and support growth

It’s a highly cost-effective way to ensure you have the trained staff you need

There are grants available to help and you can claim support for up to 5 apprentices.

For advice on employing an apprentice visit: https://www.gov.uk/take-on-an-apprentice/overview

Read more about the role small businesses can play in apprenticeships.

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Questions to Ask When Choosing a Logistics Contractor

Once you have made the decision to outsource to a logistics contractor you will have a number of key questions you need answers to before making your final selection.

Total Logistics has helped many businesses find the right 3PL partners and recommend you ask the following questions of yourself and your possible contractors to help you make a more informed decision.

Which logistics contractor will be best for my business and give us real value?

What is the most appropriate form of contract either open book, closed book, hybrid or tariff based?

What should be the initial contract length?

How will I encourage continuous innovation and improvement?

How can I measure and ensure I am getting the right level of service?

What are the risks to my business and how can I reduce them should something go wrong?

For more help on 3PL selection visit Total Logistics the complete supply chain consultants.

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The Benefits of Hiring Blast Freezers

If you are looking to safely and efficiently store food, renting blast freezers could be the way to go! There are a wide range of benefits to hiring a blast freezer if you are looking for a great way to store food without huge costs.

Blast freezers maintain the quality of the cold product by keeping food at the right temperature, which helps preserve colour, texture, flavour and nutritional value when being transported to another location....

B2B source looks at the benefits of using blast freezers. You can read the full article here at B2B source. 

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Mailing Houses in the UK

Businesses need mail houses for receiving and distributing marketing communication materials as well as actual products to their customers. They can play a crucial role in many aspects of the business, from delivery time to customer services, postal mail and telecommunications.

A recent article from B2B source discusses one of the largest mailing houses in the UK, with excellent transport links and in close proximity to London. You can read the full article here at B2B Source.

For more information about Mailing houses, visit Orbital Mailing today.  

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Benefits of smoke control services for businesses

If you are designing a building or planning to construct one in the future, you need to have smoke control in the forefront of your mind. Many people and businesses fail to put in place proper safety precautions in the case of a fire. 

By implementing proper smoke control systems, you can essentially save lives in the unfortunate event of a fire. A well thought out construction can help you and your staff escape the building quicker and make all the difference. 

View the full article here at B2B source - Benefits of smoke control services for businesses. For more information about smoke venting, visit the FDS Consult website here. 

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Sales and Operations Planning for Logistical Adventures

It is often difficult planning ahead and to ensure that you have built in enough time for the odd thing to go wrong, or planned for exactly the right amount of resources to be supplied so that the whole enterprise can be undertaken. 

A recent article from B2B source looks at Sales and operations planning which is designed to decrease your overheads and running costs and to increase your sales revenue and therefore profit margins.

Read the full article here at B2B source: Sales and Operations Planning for Logistical Adventures

For more information about sales and operations planning, visit Hillman Consulting today.

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Looking at the future of Printing Books

Do you frequently read books on your e-reader or do you prefer the classic feel of a traditional book? Certainly the shift towards e-books is not just a fad. Digital media is here and it’s going to remain with us indefinitely. We are, after all, becoming a society increasingly orientated around digital information and computer technology.

A recent article from B2B source discusses whether books will continue exist in physical format. Topics include:

Is the book really threatened?

Will book printing give way to PDFS?

Have hard back book printing sales risen recently?

Read the full article here at B2B Source: A Look at the Future of Printing Books

For more information about book printing, visit Orbital Print today 

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Free CPD Fire Engineering Seminar in London

Are you looking to further your fire engineering knowledge? Fire safety is a hugely important topic! For this reason, FDS consult are running a free CPD fire engineering seminar in London, which will be taking place for free at the Building Centre in London on the 21st of October. The schedule is as follows:

09.00 Registration and buffet breakfast

09.30 – 10:00 Introduction to fire engineering

An approach to fire engineering

Code compliancy and engineered solutions

Presented by Michel Wizenberg

10:00 - 11:00 Fire engineering in commercial buildings

Fire engineering benefits

Fire engineering applications

The value of good fire design

Case study examples of commercial buildings

Presented by Jigar Pandya

11:00 – 11:15 Q&A

11.15 - 11:30 Break: Tea/coffee & biscuits

11:30 - 12:30 Fire engineering in residential buildings

Fire engineering benefits

Fire engineering applications

The value of good fire design

Case study examples of residential buildings

Presented by Alastair Crossley

12:30 – 13:00 Q&A

13.00 Finish

You can read more about it here at B2B source.

Find out who the speakers are and register here.

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Supply chain consultants could help you to transform your business

              Is your business struggling to meet the deadlines and demands of your clients? Are you having a hard time with unpredictable stock issues? You may need to reconsider how your supply chain is managed! Supply chain consultants could work with you to help you to optimise your supply chain and create a model that works for every area of your business.

A recent article from B2B source outlines the signs that signify that you need some assistance with your supply chain. The article also outlines how supply chain consultants can help you to get your business running like clockwork. You can read the full article here at B2B Source.  

For more information about supply chain consulting, visit Hillman Consulting today. 

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Mailing services and your business: What to expect

Are you a business or marketing manager looking for mailing services but not sure what to expect? To ensure maximum profit for your business or to keep costs to a minimum if you’re a non-profit organisation, it’s important to find a solution that allows you to attain exactly the service you need.

A recent article from B2B source outlines what you would expect from various mailing services including:

 Polywrapping

Envelope personalisation

Hand Enclosing

Overseas post and parcel help

You can read the full article here at B2B source: Mailing services and your business: What to expect.

For more information about mailing visit Orbital Mailing Today. 

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Warehouse Design Strategies for New Owners and Businesses

If you are planning a new business venture and you need warehouse space, you need to think ahead and plan appropriately as this will be one of the largest overheads you incur. Not only that, but it requires careful balancing and positioning of goods and work sites, such as finishing rooms and vehicle bays. Check out this recent article from B2B source outlining the different warehouse design strategies for new owners and businesses.

The article covers three options:

Hiring a professional 

Using computer aided design

Course and training

Read the full article here at B2B source. 

For more information about warehouse design, visit Gideon Hillman today. 

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Choosing your Supply Chain Consultant

Are you currently looking for a supply chain consultant?

Supply Chain Consultants focus on improving profit margins for their clients, either by reducing costs, or by facilitating revenue growth. If you need some supply chain expertise but don’t know where to start, B2B source have compiled a list of things to look for when sourcing a supply chain consultant. Some of the points covered include:

Develop a clear plan

Engage early

Get to know the people who you will be working with…

You can read the full article here at b2b source. If you are looking for consultants to help you with your supply chain activities, visit the Hillman consulting website today.

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Being Prepared for Fires with Fire Engineering.

Did you know that:

The fire services attended over 192,000 fires in the UK between April 2012 and March 2013?

This is over 500 reported fires each the day in the UK…

Do you work in the construction industry? Do you take the necessary precautions to protect your building users from fire? Standard items such as fire detection alarms should be fitted in key areas to give users the best possible chance of action should a fire occur. Smoke ventilation systems are also of paramount importance.

For more facts about fire engineering in buildings and how to be prepared for fires, read the full article here at B2B source.

For Fire Engineering services, visit Fire design solutions today.

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Is your building due a fire risk assessment?

If you own buildings that are used by the general public - safety should be the number 1 concern! Fire can occur at any time and its a legal obligation to implement methods of fire prevention when constructing buildings. 

Getting a professional fire risk assessment for your building is the best way to cover all possible outcomes and is especially valuable in larger and more complex buildings.

View the full article from B2B source for more information: A fire risk assessment can protect your building inside and out

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Fire Engineering - protecting the public from fire!

Are you planning a large construction project? Do you know what you need to know about fire safety in your new building. If you could do with a refresher, check out a recent article from B2B source: Fire Engineering to protect your property from the devastation of a fire 

" Modern developments and buildings should have the safety of those involved with it as one of its highest priorities. By applying modern construction techniques alongside the design skills of an architect, structures can be built which will lead to a very minimal fire risk to the occupants of the structure....."

If you are looking for fire engineering services visit FDS Consult today.

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Short Run Printing is Great for Marketing

Printed marketing material is a great way to reach target consumers whilst capturing lots of relevant information – and without the limitations of the likes of TV advertising. Print marketing can be in the form of leaflets and flyers, brochures and catalogues or even posters…

Read this recent article from B2B source and learn how to use short run prints for your marketing. For more information about short run printing, visit Orbital Print.

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Reaching your audience through direct mail

"There’s no point sending lawnmower brochures to people who live in high-rise flats!" 

Check out a recent article from B2B explaining two key areas you must focus on to get the best return on investment from your direct mail campaign. 

Read the full article here: Http://www.b2bsource.co.uk/services/reaching-people-direct-mail.html 

Find out more about direct mail services here.