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The Electronic Trade Documents Bill: paperless trade is on the horizon
Monday, 07 November 2022 / Published in Business, Uncategorised
Under new plans to introduce paperless trade, British businesses could save more than £1bn during the next decade… Last month, a bill that would see digital trade documents being made as legally valid as their paper counterparts had its first reading in parliament. Some of the documents due to be digitised include bills of exchange,
An interview with… Aspion’s Divisional Manager
Friday, 04 November 2022 / Published in Business, Uncategorised
Our Transport & Logistics Divisional Manager, John Wilson, has achieved a lot in his time with Aspion. In just three years, he has… Been promoted to Divisional Manager. Built a team – and is on his way to getting a third person promoted in that team! Billed his two best ever years in recruitment. Been
Customs Declaration Service: new post-Brexit customs system causing havoc for UK importers
Thursday, 03 November 2022 / Published in Business, Uncategorised
There’s a new customs procedure in place for UK importers. So far, it’s not been popular… As part of the post-Brexit trade arrangements, HMRC has switched from the Customs Handling of Import and Export Freight (CHIEF) IT system to a new system: the Customs Declaration Service (CDS). Just as CHIEF was, the CDS is essential
The future of tech: new opportunities and the digital transformation
Tuesday, 01 November 2022 / Published in Business, Uncategorised
Tech skills are among the most in-demand in Britain. So, what opportunities are available in this fast-growing sector?   This year, tech roles have come to make up 14% of all job roles in the UK, according to research carried out by Tech Nation and YouGov. This is up from 11% in 2019, and highlights
Port of Liverpool strikes: what do they mean for container hauliers?
Thursday, 27 October 2022 / Published in Business, Uncategorised
Two weeks of strike action at the Port of Liverpool are causing disruption in the run-up to Christmas… Workers at the country’s fourth largest port are striking over pay disputes with Peel Ports, the body that owns the Port of Liverpool. Having begun on Monday 24th October, this is one of several similar strikes held
The UK transport sector: lorries parked on a forecourt
Tuesday, 25 October 2022 / Published in Business, Uncategorised
Saturday, 01 October 2022 / Published in Business, Uncategorised
Ask yourself… Why would a happily employed person want to join your business?   What are you doing to differentiate yourself from competitors?   Do you communicate your benefits package in the best way possible?  How has your benefits package contributed to retaining talent?   Did you know that 35% of employees in the UK believe their company
Wednesday, 13 July 2022 / Published in Business, Career Advice, Uncategorised
Aspion: Who are we? Striving for success? Our mission here at Aspion is to make your career aspirations a reality… Aspion are a specialist Search & Selection firm sourcing talent within the manufacturing, operations, sales and marketing, businesses services, and logistics, shipping and distribution sectors. Operating on behalf of major brands and providing an innovative,
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