Local Business Blog

Rogue Traders in South Glos – Let Trading Standards Know

05/04/2016

South Gloucestershire Trading Standards would like to reiterate the warning given recently to residents to be extra vigilant when dealing with unexpected callers at the front door. Officers are aware that rogue traders are currently operating in the area and are offering to carry out, amongst other things, paving, fencing and other gardening work. Reports suggest they are currently operating in . . .

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Is networking still key for small business owners?

04/04/2016

Whilst we know that advertising in our printed and local business directory is a great way to win new work for your business, we also advise getting out and meeting fellow business people face to face. Otherwise known and the dreaded "networking"! Business networking is a valuable way to make new connections and grow your business, no matter what your size. For small businesses, who m . . .

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Does your fuse box need replacing?

02/04/2016

Modern Consumer Units provide the best protection against the dangers of both electric shock and overload  (when cables carry too much electricity and overheat). They have residual current devices (RCDs) which protect against electric shock and miniature circuit breakers (MCBs) which protect against overload. If your fuse box is from the 1980s or earlier, it probably doesnt have an RCD and . . .

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Benefits of Getting Professional Financial Advice for your Retirement

15/03/2016

Being able to sit back and enjoy your retirement without worrying about money is something that all of us would like to be able to do. Organising your finances in such a way to enable this is entirely possible, but knowing where to start and how to go about making it happen can be tricky. This is why getting professional financial advice for your retirement is so valuable, and there are many benef . . .

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8 Great Ideas for Bathroom Refurbishment

03/03/2016

When it comes to expressing ourselves and sprucing up our interior surroundings, our bathrooms are often left down at the bottom of the list. But if you think about how many times you go in and out of your bathroom, you might realise it’s one of the rooms in the house you spend most of your time! And if you've been in need of the plubming advice we gave in our last post, then maybe it . . .

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Come along to Trust Local Breakfast Referrals

02/03/2016

Our Trust Local Referral events continue to be a great way to bring together independent traders, small businesses and members of the public. The next set of monthly meetings will now be Breakfast Referral Exchanges, giving those who can't make our normal evening events a chance to get involved. For more information see the events page. . . .

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Interesting facts about the NHS

19/02/2016

July 5th, 1948 - The NHS was born, providing a safety net for all with free-at-the-point-delivery medical care. 1952 - A charge of 1 shilling (5p) introduced for prescriptions and £1 for dental (an indication that the budgets were being stretched) 1953 - DNA structure revealed 1954 - Smoking and cancer link established 1954 - Daily hospital visits for children introduced, previously . . .

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Beaufort Property Maintenance: the name you can trust

07/02/2016

Beaufort Property Maintenance is a trusted, reputable, family run business offering Painting & Decorating, Home Improvement and Maintenance Repair Services. With over 30 years trade experience, we pride ourselves on customer satisfaction and continually satisfaction and continually strive to ensure a professional, reliable and friendly service at competitive prices. We operate a clear prici . . .

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Looking for legal advice?

30/01/2016

Solicitors was established by Lynn Bevan and Anne Evemy and is a progressive firm which provides prompt and responsive advice whether this is about family law, divorce, civil litigation or employment law. If you're looking for a friendly but effective firm to provide advice with your legal case, Bevan Evemy are here to help. We are fully qualified and use our knowledge to help resolve yo . . .

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A Homeowner's Guide To Boiler Maintenance

25/01/2016

Understanding your boiler and what it needs is an easy way to save money on big repairs and wasted energy. By maintaining your boiler - upgrading technology, servicing it annually, and knowing what to look out for - you can be sure that your boiler is operating efficiently and safely, meaning you could save yourself a fortune on boiler servicing and repairs in Bristol. Upgrading your boil . . .

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