Gerald Ratner Delights Suffolk Business Community at Risky Business Breakfast

We were delighted to welcome a full house this morning, for yet another successful Risky Business Breakfast featuring guest speaker Gerald Ratner. Gerald shared his candid reflections on the highs and lows of his entrepreneurial career to a captivated audience at Venue 16. From celebrating triumphs to navigating through adversity, …

Driving abroad should there be a no-deal or ‘Hard’ Brexit

Green Cards Whilst negotiations between the UK and EU continue there currently remains the possibility of a no-deal or ‘hard’ Brexit. In such a scenario there would be the automatic annulment of many agreements and mutually compatible laws which were designed to facilitate the movement of goods and people between …

FAQ: What’s the difference between labour-only and bona-fide subcontractors?

Knowing the difference between labour-only and bona-fide subcontractors can help protect your business from costly and damaging risks, including fines, penalties and large-scale claims. The defining characteristics of labour-only subcontractors are as follows: They work under your supervision and direction They use your materials, kit, equipment and tools They must …

FAQ: What is the Retroactive Date on my Professional Indemnity policy?

Welcome to the first in a new series of FAQs from Pound Gates. Each month we’ll be answering a question we’re frequently asked. Martin Westlake, Relationship Manager at Pound Gates (pictured) answers the question: What is the Retroactive Date on my Professional Indemnity policy? The Retroactive Date on a Professional …

Educate your staff about search engine threats

A recent report from the Office of Cyber-Security and Information Assurance estimates that cyber-crime costs UK businesses more than £21 billion per year. If your company relies on computers to conduct any aspect of your business, you should be aware of how to protect your assets from cyber-crime, including cyber-attacks, …

Combating Cyber-risks in Life Sciences

The life sciences industry encompasses a wide range of businesses involved in the scientific study of living organisms. Such businesses help solve society’s most pressing problems by creating pharmaceuticals, testing medical devices, developing sustainable food sources and much more. But all this crucial, life-saving work – the product of countless …