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What Is the Difference Between Licensed and Non-Licensed Security Staff in the UK?
Find out what UK law really says about licensed security roles and why getting it wrong could put your business at risk.
Protecting Dark Hubs Security & Cleaning for the UK Logistics Boom
Discover what most logistics leaders miss about unmanned sites. Cleaning and security are no longer separate issues. Here’s why they must work together.
The Complete Guide to TUPE Transfers in Facilities Management
Think TUPE is just HR admin? This guide reveals what really matters when FM contracts change and how to avoid performance drops.
The Guide to Social Value in Facilities Management Tendering
Think social value is just a formality? Learn how FM bidders lose points and what it really takes to meet scoring criteria and secure public contracts.
How to Choose Between Day or Night Cleaning for Your Retail Store
Choosing the right time to clean changes more than you think. Find out what most stores overlook and how to build a cleaning schedule that works.
How to Protect High-Value Goods Without Losing VIP Customers
How do you stop theft without ruining the VIP experience? These security tactics give you control and calm without sacrificing service. Here’s what really works.
CCTV vs Security Guards: Which Is the Best Investment?
Wondering if guards or CCTV offer better value? This guide breaks down what works, when, and why using real costs and contracts that change how you buy.
The Buyer’s Guide to Procuring FM & Security Services
Buying FM or security services? Learn how to avoid expensive supplier mistakes with this practical, must-read buyer’s guide built for real UK teams.
How to Decide If a Security Contractor Is Right for You
Practical guide for UK businesses to audit risk, compare contractors and manage outsourced security with confidence.
The 10 Must‑Ask Questions Before You Sign an Office Cleaning Contract
Avoid costly contract mistakes with these 10 expert cleaning questions. Know what to ask before you sign and protect your workplace from hidden risks.
Why School Cleaning Programmes Can Fail and How to Fix Them
Find out why school cleaning plans fall short and what you can do now to fix yours before inspections, complaints or staff walkouts land on your desk.
How to Create a Cleaning Schedule with Your Commercial Cleaning Service Provider
Build a cleaning plan that keeps your site spotless and your provider aligned. Learn how to avoid mistakes most businesses never see coming.
5 Best Practices for Securing Your Commercial Property Over the Christmas Holidays
Worried about Christmas security for your business? These five overlooked strategies will help you protect your site when it’s most vulnerable.
Christmas Shutdown Checklist for Facilities Managers
Avoid frozen pipes, break ins and chaos in January with this expert shutdown guide made for facilities managers. The checklist every site team should have.
24/7 Keyholding Prices Over Christmas Flat Fee or Call Out Trap
Most businesses pay more for festive keyholding than they realise. Learn what costs spike, what’s hidden, and how to avoid big bills this Christmas.
Why Retailers Are Quietly Deep Cleaning Between Black Friday and Christmas
Retailers are deep cleaning in December to boost sales, trust and staff morale. Here is why waiting until after Christmas may be too late to fix it.
Office Party Mess? Here’s When and How to Book a Cleaning Crew
Not sure when to book cleaners after the big office party? Here’s what to expect, when to act, and how to avoid the most common booking mistakes.
How to Prevent Shoplifting at Christmas
Shoplifting rises at Christmas. Learn how to protect your store, train staff and prevent theft using smart layout, planning and retail security.
Where to Hire Retail Security Guards for December in the UK
Need retail security this December? Learn where to book, who to trust and how to plan ahead with this UK guide built for busy store owners.
How Many Security Guards Do I Need for Black Friday? A Retail Manager’s Planning Guide
Learn how to plan security for Black Friday with proven tips, legal checks and smart guard ratios that most retail managers miss.
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