With the vast majority of us spending more time with our work colleagues than the people we love, it's important that our workplace is as healthy as possible. Over 130 million working days were lost due to sickness in 2013, and stress and back pains are major offenders.  As a nation we still don't feel comfortable talking about stress; we...

With health experts now telling us "sitting is the new smoking" the office world has been thrown into a state of panic. It seems that every day we're told something else we're doing will shorten our lives, but this one does unfortunately seem to make a lot of sense. We know that we need to exercise regularly in order to...

For many new businesses there are a range of factors to take into consideration when it comes to finding the right location, and low rent is often a major one. Whilst finding a place that's affordable is important, if something seems to be too good to be true it usually is. If a retail unit is significantly cheaper than all...

Established in 1996 by Jonathan McDowell and Renato Benedetti, this award winning architectural services company has established a well-deserved reputation for quality and excellence. Known for a huge range of projects from urban design and master planning to commercial properties and housing, McDowell & Benedetti are one of the UK's most well respected and prolific architecture firms, and we're proud...

If your line of work involves noisy tools or machinery you'll need to be aware of the dangers of high noise levels in the workplace and your responsibilities as an employer. An alarming 17,000 people in the UK suffer with hearing loss or other symptoms of permanent damage like tinnitus or recurring infections due to work related noise- and once...

We all know a good cup of coffee can be a real life saver on those dreaded Monday mornings back in the office, and what better way to enjoy it than in a friendly coffee shop that's not only close to stunning countryside but close to work? Coffee #1 in Gloucester is one of 50 branches of the award winning...

With the new tax year fast approaching, you're likely to be thinking about business planning for the year ahead.  As the old saying goes, "by failing to prepare, you're preparing to fail", and if you want your business to grow, you need a plan. Having a clear mission and strategy and setting clear, measurable goals are essential for developing your...

Many of us blame a drop in blood sugar for feeling tired in the office mid- afternoon but have you considered it could be something else completely? And that's poor lighting. Just ask the Health and Safety Executive who list other symptoms of poor lighting in the office as eye strain, migraine, irritability and an inability to concentrate property. And...

With over 170 stores across the UK, Booker wholesale is the country's most trusted foodservice wholesaler. We are very proud to have been working in partnership with Booker for several years, so wanted to take this opportunity to tell you how great they are!   Established in 1835, Booker offer a huge range of services to businesses and catering services...

There is a buzz around Birmingham as the HS2 becomes ever increasingly nearer to completion. This high speed rail link to London will bring London and Birmingham closer together and with factors such as the rising cost of accommodation and office space in London, many white collar companies are looking to relocate to the Midlands. The newly constructed railway station...