Marco? Polo? Do you know where the word “quarantine” comes from? You might be surprised to learn that it actually comes from the Venetians. If you’re not surprised, read on anyway. No one likes a teacher’s pet. In the 1400s, whilst grappling with the bubonic plague, the Venetians had the brilliant idea of isolating incoming Read More
Ok, so it’s not a conversation we’re having often at Smart Directions HQ, but the commitment we make to all our clients, regardless of their size or sector, is to offer a service that is reliable, cost-effective and, if needed, bespoke. So why is it important to always give the most accurate measurements and information Read More
Over the years, several Americanisms and cultures have been adopted over here in the UK. Take Black Friday as an example. Originally, it was an annual US-only shopping date that coincided with Thanksgiving. Now, it’s a global phenomenon where shoppers can take advantage of deals on just about anything. This year, it falls on November Read More
Although many of us don’t want to think about Christmas until December when in business, it’s essential that you start to gear up for the festive season well in advance to beat the Christmas deliveries rush. Despite the spike in orders, your customers still expect their deliveries to be with them in good time – Read More
Could motorists being allowed to drive an HGV without an additional test alleviate the lorry driver shortage? That’s the question being asked by the UK government. Before 1997, anyone with a car licence (category B) also got automatic category C1 entitlement meaning they could drive a lorry up to 7.5 tonnes. This was known as Read More
