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Craig McGowan posted a new activity comment

Mon, 20 Jul 2026 15:46:12 +0100

Another business cost that business people can look to reduce is insurance. A bit left field but if you tighten up on your processes, physical and admin, your business will become a more attractive risk to insurers. Look at the physical security. Fire fighting equipment. What machinery do you have and is it properly protected? Right…

In reply to - Muti Nayyar posted an update in the group All Members

Here is a test you can run this week without spending a penny.

Walk onto your factory floor. Pick one product. Follow it from goodsin to dispatch and […]

Craig McGowan posted a new activity comment

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 13:04:36 +0100

And that is exactly the point of joining a group such as Signal. It creates an atmosphere of trust and support. People should feel free to discuss their problems, issues etc because we will all have a different take on it. We will see it from a different angle and then comes that Lightbulb moment! It’s also good to know you are not alone!

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Not physically alone. Professionally alone.

When something goes brilliantly and you want to share the win with someone who genuinely understands why […]

Craig McGowan posted a new activity comment

Thu, 05 Mar 2026 11:52:01 +0000

Mind you, Alistair Sims did make a fine headmistress!

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YAY! It’s World Book Day… I love the St. Trinian’s books – introduced me to the legendary comic actor George Cole.

Link to accompanying blog post […]

Craig McGowan posted an update: A little word of warning for those who employ […]

Wed, 25 Feb 2026 15:07:31 +0000

A little word of warning for those who employ subcontractors or sub consultants when dealing with clients.

If you employ the subbies yourself then you are in the direct line of fire from your client for any loss/damage/injury caused by the subbie. This is because the contract is between you and the client.

Where the subbie contracts directly…

Craig McGowan posted a new activity comment

Thu, 22 Jan 2026 15:58:18 +0000

Can I just add to the injured employee article. This is not just for your own employees! If you are the head contractor you will have responsibility for all those on site. Example:

Sub Contractor was engaged to install glazed units to roof a shopping centre on behalf of the main contractor. The owner of the subcon checked his company’s work…

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