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How Many Shipping Containers Are Lost At Sea Each Year? 800 533 James Hallam

How Many Shipping Containers Are Lost At Sea Each Year?

Hundreds, and sometimes thousands, of shipping containers are lost at sea each year, resulting in significant financial losses for global shipping businesses. Lost containers can also present a collision risk for other vessels at sea, and depending on their contents, they could even lead to serious environmental damage. In this post we will explore why…

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Incoterms: Full List with Meanings & Definitions 800 533 James Hallam

Incoterms: Full List with Meanings & Definitions

If you want to ship goods internationally, it is essential that you understand incoterms. In this post we will outline the full list of incoterms, with meanings and definitions, before exploring why they matter. What are Incoterms? Incoterm is short for “international commercial terms”. These are a set of standard trade definitions introduced by the…

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Health and Safety Checklist For The Office 800 533 James Hallam

Health and Safety Checklist For The Office

Compared to a warehouse, a construction site, or a factory, an office might not feel like a particularly risky work environment. But accidents can still happen. And if they do, your business could face some costly claims. Common Risks For Offices It is important to take the time to understand all of the possible risks…

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What Insurance Do Coworking Spaces Need? 800 391 James Hallam

What Insurance Do Coworking Spaces Need?

There are currently over 4,300 coworking spaces in the UK, with more opening each year. Coworking spaces provide an affordable means for SMEs and startups to launch and scale, while also providing unique networking opportunities for freelancers, consultants, and other independent professionals. But this new way of working creates new risks. If you own or…

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Warehouse Fire Safety Risk Assessments: What You Need To Include 800 533 James Hallam

Warehouse Fire Safety Risk Assessments: What You Need To Include

We recently published a comprehensive warehouse health and safety policy checklist. In this post we will take a closer look at fire safety risk assessments for warehouses. This is a guide for warehouse owners and managers to help you ensure you are doing all you can to protect your staff, your stock, and your premises…

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The Risks of High Staff Turnover in Restaurants and the Food Industry 800 533 James Hallam

The Risks of High Staff Turnover in Restaurants and the Food Industry

High staff turnover is a perennial issue for restaurants and other businesses in the food and hospitality industry. For most businesses, a high staff turnover can seriously impact the overall operational efficiency. But for restaurants, a high staff turnover can also contribute to some serious risks, for both the business and its customers. How High…

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How To Communicate and Respond to Government Travel Advice to Customers 800 400 James Hallam

How To Communicate and Respond to Government Travel Advice to Customers

In this post, we will explore your legal and professional duty as a travel agent or tour operator to respond to and communicate this Government travel advice to your customers. What Travel Advice Does the Government Give? The UK Government routinely provides travel advice for over 200 overseas countries or territories. This includes updates about…

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First Time Beach Hut Owners: What You Need To Know 800 533 James Hallam

First Time Beach Hut Owners: What You Need To Know

If you are a first time beach hut owner, or you are thinking of buying your first beach hut, this is your essential introduction to the world of beach hut ownership. We will outline some laws and regulations you need to be aware of, and we will link to some guides and resources that will…

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What is Errors and Omissions (E&O) Insurance & Who Needs It? 800 534 James Hallam

What is Errors and Omissions (E&O) Insurance & Who Needs It?

Errors and Omissions (E&O) insurance is a specific type of professional indemnity insurance that protects you for certain types of liability claims. In this post we will outline what E&O insurance covers and explore which professions could benefit from this type of insurance. What is Errors and Omissions (E&O) Insurance? E&O insurance will cover you…

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