Couriers will be delivering millions of parcels of all shapes and sizes around Christmas and perhaps the most famous courier of them all, Santa Claus, will be leaving some bright and shiny toys for children to play with. They’ll have carefully written their letters, maybe made a few amendments along the way, and most children […]
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Top tips on recycling Christmas package and wrapping
Dec
23
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One of the most enjoyable parts of Christmas can be opening presents. There’s the big reveal when you open a present someone has given you and that warm feeling of satisfaction you get when someone opens a gift you have given them. There are smiles, laughs and sometimes even tears, but then there is also […]
Guaranteed Christmas delivery – Can online stores keep that promise?
Dec
20
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Once Black Friday and Cyber Monday have been and gone, the hard work starts in earnest for delivery companies across the country. Of course, 2020 has seen more emphasis placed on online ordering than in previous years due to the Covid pandemic, but with Christmas fast approaching and shoppers taking advantage of online deals, that […]
Lightening the load
Dec
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Working as a courier can put tremendous stress on your back for several reasons. For a start, you are usually sitting in a driver’s seat for most of the day and prolonged periods of sitting can put a lot of strain on your lower spine. Then you have the added task of loading and unloading […]
Getting your van winter-ready
Dec
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While normal motorists try to cut down on the number of journeys they make in winter, for busy couriers that simply isn’t an option. In fact, with more people staying at home and ordering all manner of things online, couriers are arguably more in demand in winter than at any other time of the year. […]
5 Top Tips on Preparing your Car for Transportation
Dec
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Moving to a new home can be an exciting but stressful experience. A long-distance move requires all manner of logistical considerations, not least how you are going to transport your car. Luckily, there are a number of reliable car transportation companies out there who can take all the stress out of it for you. If […]
The rise of self-employment
Dec
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Being your own boss may sound like some people’s idea of a perfect job. Keeping your own hours, answering to no-one else and deciding what work to do may seem ideal, but the rise in self-employment in the UK has less to do with the quest for independence and more an economic necessity. According to […]
Will deliveries increase for Xmas because of Covid 19?
Dec
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Online shopping has steadily risen year on year, so it’s no surprise to see a surge in the last few months of the year as the festive season approaches. However, 2020 is a year like no other and the traditional Christmas surge has been supercharged this year as shoppers rely more than ever on delivery […]
Working Together Will Make You More Employable
Nov
20
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Researchers have long been fascinated by the differences between hard and soft skills – and how they affect your chances of having a successful career. The latest research suggests that soft skills are just as important as those hard skills we spend years acquiring at school or university. Some studies even suggest that soft skills, […]
Pay Congestion Charges & Tolls while COVID-19 is Happening?
Nov
19
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Much of society has rallied together to support key workers during the COVID-19 outbreak. People are finding thoughtful ways to make essential workers’ lives easier during their long days. Supermarkets have designated certain shopping times for NHS staff and some nurses and doctors are now able to park at hospitals without paying. Another industry still […]