Short term lets and flexibility are key when it comes to meeting tenants’ demands now. Today’s businesses are looking for alternatives to the traditional 25 year lease as they don’t want the long term commitment to premises. Enquiries for short term lets are becoming more and more frequent. Boxpod, the specialist website linking landlords and …
Boxpod joins rallying cry for overhauling business rates system
Businesses throughout the UK are calling on the Government to introduce fairer business rates. Following an open letter published in the Daily Telegraph (September 16, 2014) signed by over 100 companies, Boxpod managing director Nick Marlow said the need for fairer rates extends to all businesses, big and small. He said: “We need fairer business …
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It’s good to have support – FSB membership benefits business
Sometimes you need a big voice and a helping hand Without a shadow of doubt, the Country’s economic recovery is well underway, with some economists predicting GDP growth in excess of three per cent this year. With the UK continuing to build momentum, the future is looking bright for the SME and in 2013[i], 99.9 …
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A happy work life balance is good for you and your business
Running a business is extremely hard work and sometimes unpredictable. But if you play your cards right, you can have the most rewarding job in the world. This advice is designed to help you overcome challenges, choose the right technology and find the perfect work life balance. Here is a guide to creating a great …
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A Health & Safety Checklist for your premises
It comes under a lot of criticism – Health and Safety legislation – but ignore it at your peril… Boxpod has caught up with Essential Safety’s Managing Director, Dean Howells, for some timely reminders about what needs to be done to keep you, your staff and visitors safe at work. When moving to communal, multi-occupied, …
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How to make £££s through e-commmerce
Boxpod finds out how to make clicks count in the world of e-retailing. Turn your website visitors and browsers into buyers. With more than 10 years of e-commerce experience under his belt, Andrew Curran has learned a thing or two about what works and what doesn’t work if you want to make your business succeed …
Rural-urban space
Development and the environment is on the discussion agenda today. And one area to keep a close eye on is the rural-urban fringe. Alister Scott, Professor of Environmental and Spatial Planning at Birmingham City University, explains: “The rural-urban fringe is dominant UK space but is forgotten as a place in itself. It is a neglected, messy, …
Spotlight on Newcastle
What’s happening in the commercial property market around the country? Keith Stewart of Naylors gives Boxpod his ‘View of Newcastle’ Q. How would you describe the commercial property market in Newcastle currently? A.The market is buoyant and has been for the last 6 to 9 months. There is more confidence in the market and …
Boxpod boosts Alligator activity
“Alligator Self Storage has centres throughout the UK. Our principal business is Self Storage. However by working with Boxpod over the last year we have managed to let both business units and office space to customers we would otherwise not be able to attract. Boxpod’s service has been efficient and professional at all times and …