The results are in and according to the latest statistics from the Good Pub Guide 2016, the average price of a British pint is now £3.46. This means punters are paying 15% more than last year’s figures. And this is despite the fact that over the past 12 months beer duty has significantly dropped. Overall,…
Holidaying is a longstanding British tradition, whether it’s escaping to the sunny shores of Spain, skiing in the Alps or jetting off further afield to explore Australia, Asia and beyond. Of course, most Brits always take budgets into account and whatever the destination, the more savings you make when booking the trip, the more cash…
While some of the world’s most successful entrepreneurs insist that a squeaky clean criminal record is an absolute must, others prove that this theory is seriously misinformed. On the contrary, some of the most fruitful business people on the planet have pretty shady pasts that they’ve managed to completely turn around. Here’s an overview of…
The cost of running a fleet can be a worry for managers and business owners, and it’s often not apparent how and where savings can be made. If you’re outsourcing your commercial vehicles to a fleet management company, they may be unlikely to highlight how you can cut costs, and doing the research yourself can…
Being successful as a market trader is all about finding the right location. Local markets are great for finding business in your industry as many are categorised, so if you sell vintage items or fresh fish, you’ll be selling to the right crowd. However, sometimes it’s also worth travelling a bit further afield to display…
The James Bond franchise is famous for two things – Bond girls and Bond cars. The next instalment of 007 is set for release later in the year, titled Spectre, and it has already generated a lot of excitement in the film and motor community. The trailer shows Bond driving an Aston Martin DB10, and…
A catering business doesn’t run itself, whether it’s a mobile burger van or a bespoke event catering company. There is lots of competition in the catering industry, so even if you’ve invested heavily in high quality produce and five star service, you’ll have to fight for your business. Nevertheless, there are some tips which can…
Police forces across the UK are warning bike owners to keep their wheels safe, as they have seen an increase in bike theft in England and Wales. Bike thieves have targeted areas such as Bristol, Barry, Wrexham and even the UK’s most bike-friendly town, Cambridge.
In recent years, parts of the UK have experienced devastating floods which have cost people their homes, businesses and livelihoods. With some communities left underwater for over a month, last year the Treasury announced £2.3bn was to be invested in flood defences to protect homes. More than 1,400 flood defence projects received funding to try…