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Tuesday, December 07, 2021Flexible Working | Key Considerations for Employers
Many employers are currently facing challenges with recruitment and one way that is being used to entice staff is a push towards more flexible working practices for employees. Many employees now consider this to be a key requirement in any new role they are considering. As a result of this, many employers have introduced flexible working as a permanent measure. Whilst this can be a great benefit to employees, employers should be mindful of any tax and National Insurance consequences of this. Below are some
Thursday, December 02, 2021Now’s the time for your business to develop a clear action plan to reach net zero
We realise that starting your journey to net zero can be daunting but our Net Zero Hub together with O2 provides insights, tools and support to help you build a greener future for your business. In 2019, the UK made a legally binding pledge: to reach net zero emissions by 2050. The science is clear – the next decade is critical for action on climate – and with growing public concern and increasing scrutiny from government and investors, now’s the time for businesses like yours to ramp up its efforts in
Thursday, November 25, 2021Eco-champions launch Falmouth Harbour’s litter-skimming Seabin
Cornish rower Bella Collins, whose UK team smashed a Pacific Record to raise more than £30,000 so far for the global “Seabin Project”, is joining Falmouth Harbour, Plastic Free Falmouth and Paddle Logger to launch Cornwall’s first of these rubbish-skimming waste collectors back in home waters. Bella and Plastic Free Falmouth’s Cllr Kirstie Edwards are unveiling the £4,000 Seabin - installed in an area of the Falmouth Haven pontoons where flotsam and jetsam is known to accumulate - in the latest drive by
Wednesday, November 17, 2021?Hayley is Over the Moon with Start Up Boost
Cornish entrepreneur Hayley Jones has had a £10,000 Start Up Loan boost through SWIG Finance. Hayley, founder of Moon Phase Studio, received the government- backed loan to help her customers attune to the moon phases. As a mother to two young children, Hayley needed to be able to work around family commitments and so she decided to start her own business. With a degree in fashion textiles, Hayley utilises her artistic creativity to craft beautiful moon phase calendars which are printed from hand-drawn
Tuesday, November 09, 2021ESG Investments
We are now getting more calls from clients to ensure their funds are invested in ESG funds. Are you wondering what all the fuss is about with #ESG#investing ? Follow this link for an explanation. Call us on 01872 261800 to discuss your fund switch using one of our unique portfolios with Walker Crips Investment Managers https://www.fool.com/investing/stock-market/types-of-stocks/esg-investing/
Friday, June 11, 2021How to get ahead in the race to net zero
A webinar due to take place on Friday 25 June will support businesses looking to reduce their carbon emissions and encourage everyone to get ahead in the race to net zero, as well as reflecting on the issues raised at the G7 Summit (11-13 June). Building on the aspirations of the G7 Summit – to help the world build back better from the COVID-19 pandemic and to create a greener, more prosperous future – South West law firm Stephens Scown LLP is leading the way by hosting a ‘Greener Business’ webinar from
Wednesday, January 27, 2021Not evolving quickly enough, what is the worst that could happen?
Not evolving quickly enough, what is the worst that could happen? 2020 really showed us that we need to innovate to stay relevant and profitable. But this is not something new, this is a lesson we have seen repeated throughout history. There are a number of high-profile cases we can look at to learn this valuable lesson. Blockbuster Blockbuster was a giant in the film rental industry and a worldwide household name. They were founded in 1985 and by 2004 they had nearly 10,000 stores
Monday, November 02, 2020SAPC offset full operational carbon footprint to become a “Carbon Balanced Printer”.
St Austell Printing Company has strengthened its sustainability credentials with the announcement that we have become one of a handful of printers in the UK to become an official “Carbon Balanced Printer”. The certification is attained by offsetting the company’s entire operational carbon footprint, through the purchase of endangered tropical habitat. This is part of a scheme operated by the World Land Trust, of which Sir David Attenborough is a Patron. In the first year, St Austell Printing Company has
Monday, September 21, 2020SAPC lend support to Surfers Against Sewage
SAPC have announced a membership of the Surfers Against Sewage (SAS) 250 Club. Based in St Agnes, Surfers Against Sewage are a national charity dedicated to the protection of oceans, waves, beaches and wildlife. The 250 Club is a business membership scheme designed to support SAS in their ongoing campaigns to help protect the UK’s unique coastal environment. Beth Mayman, SAPC’s Operations Manager said: “We’re passionate about sustainability and the environment. Being based in Cornwall and overlooking St
