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...

Rising London property costs could lead to some firms relocating but according to property experts, it is unlikely that we will see a mass exodus of people leaving the capital any time soon. Instead some larger companies seem to be splitting their areas of operation between their London based premises and their regional offices which are cheaper to run and...

How much office space do I need? This is a major question that faces most business owners once they have decided to move premises. In many cases this is because of business expansion... hooray - your business is growing so you need more staff. Sometimes it can be for other reasons such as you have decided to relocate to a...

One thing that goes down well with ALL businesses is having a good cafe nearby and this is where Monmore Park Industrial Estate in Wolverhampton scores. The business estate is home to several different companies and although there are a couple of reasonable looking cafes in the area, the one that seems to be most popular is Jean's Cafe.  ...

Following on from a strong 2015, experts have predicted that the UK's commercial property market could become more polarised during the next year. The latest analysis from Schroders has shown another year of positive performance, with unleveraged total returns likely to be close to 15 per cent, with one of the keys to success being rental recovery. A broad based...

The governor of the Bank of England has warned that a sharp increase in commercial property values raises some concerns about future financial stability in the market. According to Mr Mark Carney, European Regulators are currently monitoring the European commercial property markets closely, with risks to financial stability currently increasing as a result of market's growth. Mr Carney told the...