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Lifting and manual handling safety
How to minimise the risks caused by moving items by hand or when using lifting equipment in your business.
Avoid falls from vehicles
Avoiding falls from vehicles by using access equipment such as walkways with guard rails and loading platforms.
Parking and reversing safety
Eliminate unnecessary reversing and use training, procedures and equipment to minimise the major risks.
Avoid vehicle overturns
Safe vehicles and procedures minimise the risks of vehicles overturning and the extent of any injuries.
Helping customers find your website
An outline of the techniques used to help customers find your online shop including search engine optimisation and pay-per-click advertising.
Avoid online selling pitfalls
How to avoid the problems associated with e-commerce websites, such as inaccurate information, poor navigation, late delivery and lack of customer support.
Marketing your business in Europe
How to market your business effectively in another European country, including researching your target audience and establishing new contacts.
Company cars
The benefits of company cars for businesses and employees, the tax implications and suggested policies to put in place.
Car allowance or company car?
A car allowance is a flexible alternative to a company car but consider if this will add extra burdens on employees.
What is a company car?
Company cars can offer businesses and employees substantial savings on transport costs for essential car users
Company car policies
How to draw up a company car policy for your business including an approved car list and a downloadable template.
Finding and choosing a freight forwarder
How to conduct effective research when drawing up a shortlist to compare what different freight forwarders are offering.
The costs of using a freight forwarder
Costs depend on mode of transport as well as on the weight or volume of your goods and the distance they have to travel.
Passports, visas, Driver CPC and licence requirements
The types of travel documents you'll need for road journeys from the UK that cross international borders.
Driver documents required for international road haulage
Documentation for international road haulage drivers to help you keep to schedule and ensure prompt delivery of goods.
Practical steps when moving goods
Guides on the necessary steps your business needs to take when moving goods
Insurance and medical documents for drivers
Drivers of goods vehicles must be aware of the need to safeguard their own and their employers' best interests.
How to use freight forwarding
How freight forwarders can take care of much of the work involved in transporting your goods internationally.
Advantages and disadvantages of using a freight transporter
Balance the expertise and time you have against the convenience and savings a freight forwarder may offer.
Freight forwarders and customs agents and brokers
The role of freight forwarders, customs agents and brokers for customs clearance and transporting goods.