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What Novice Punters Hope to Hear When Choosing the Best MATIC Gaming Sites

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15/03/2023

The trend of using cryptocurrency to gamble is not slowing, and the future is bright. Newer digital coins are hitting the casino industry daily, and players are eager to try them. Crypto that exists as a dApp ecosystem is a major attraction because it can support many decentralized applications.

Polygon or MATIC is a fan-favorite because it’s the top Bitcoin predecessor. Some of this digital coin’s many perks include quick transactions and low transaction fees. Many gamblers don’t want to lose their hard-earned money paying tax fees, so they settle for crypto casinos.

Well, not every casino that says it’s the best survives to fulfill the expectations of many customers. For many punters, a safe casino is always a top hint when choosing the best MATIC casinos. So, where do you start and pick a dream Polygon casino? Continue reading.

A Guide to Choosing a Safe MATIC Casino

Trust is an issue many gamblers pay attention to when choosing the best online casinos. The introduction of digital coins has further put these casinos in the spotlight as many people wonder whether they are safe. To clear your doubts today, here are hints to guide you in choosing a top-notch MATIC casino.

Licensing

The legitimacy of a casino of choice will point you in the right direction in your pursuits. Start by figuring out whether a crypto casino holds a genuine license. A valid license and regulation help players avoid unnecessary scenarios when they are looking forward to having a good time online.

Reputation

Polygon is one high-in-demand digital coin, but some players may have second thoughts about using them at a crypto casino. MATIC keeps going toe to toe with Ethereum, and novice gamblers may wonder whether the currency is using this newly earned fame to attract customers. Many growing casinos will do everything possible to exhibit a good reputation.

So, how do you clear your doubts? It’s imperative to research extensively when looking for a crypto casino. Your pursuit should entail finding reviews and comments across various cryptocurrency websites. Recommendations and referrals from other players, friends, or colleagues offer enough hints.

Games Variety

If you fancy exploring all online games, don’t relent when looking for a Polygon casino. Some game providers have strict restrictions on which digital coins to wager their games. A casino that offers an option to play with MATIC is worth the trust. However, ensure the casino provides a wide variety of Polygon games. Common games offered in trustworthy MATIC casinos include:

Poker
Slots
Blackjack
Slots
Live games
Table games.

Banking Methods

Upon winning on wagers, every bettor hopes to make withdrawals or deposits stress-free. Most crypto casinos accept diverse digital currencies. Such a casino guarantees smooth payment and withdrawal methods. But it can be discouraging if a casino of choice only accepts MATIC transactions or forces customers to use specific currencies. Check what they require from you to make payments because anonymity is a crucial characteristic of a trustable crypto casino.

Bonuses and Promotions

Online casinos have always used bonuses and promotions to attract new and retain loyal customers. Most reputable casinos offer lucrative welcome bonuses, no-deposit bonuses, or free spins. Be cautious of some turns and twists in their terms and conditions of qualifying for a specific bonus. Pay attention to any predatory terms used by fraudulent crypto casinos.

To Wrap Up

Do your homework, no matter how much you would fancy starting wagering with the newest crypto in the market. Take your time and analyze the platform you wish to join. Does it guarantee a safe experience?

Are their customer care services appealing? Is their website user-friendly and secure to use? Ask yourself as many questions as you can.

Look forward to getting precise answers from the welcoming and knowledgeable staff at the crypto casino. It’s the best solution to reduce the risk of being scammed at your first Polygon casino.

Jay Lamusica: From a Small Town in Italy to Nationwide Award-Winning

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A new visionary and award-winning entrepreneur, Jay Lamusica has defined his unique imprint in the music business by creating breakthrough artists with innovative concepts that have disrupted the industry.

Among his numerous awards, he won his first Art Award at the age of 7 in Italy (Bologna, Emilia Romagna), and recently Greater London Enterprise Awards (2022).

Jay Lamusica expressed his gratitude for the honor, stating, “We know we competed against some absolutely outstanding companies in the music industry, so it was totally unexpected but a massive honor to win an award that we’re really proud of.”

He launched Shodement, a premium artist development platform in 2012 with the purpose of transforming the music industry. The platform develops and invests in artists around the world without compromising the ownership of their copyrights.

His idea for Shodement, now based in Canary Wharf London, started after all his friends and artists were turned down by traditional record labels while he was in college. He then decided to keep going and build the label of the next generation instead.

Fast forward to today, helping his friends in college with music became a skill that is now understood by leading private equity giants. The finance sector was able to finally understand the value of music content and Jay’s company was caught into a multi-billion music asset opportunity in 2020.

The management team then instead expanded with a multi-million advance facility, to create a new way for artists to access capital for content.

The product can offer unlimited capital ( Up to £10m ), so artists can scale worldwide without losing ownership of the music rights. The Shodement team works closely with the artists and builds them from zero to a “Music style IPO”.

Today, the company’s portfolio includes 100 creative jobs created through its social responsibility initiatives in London and its artist development platform empowering the artists of tomorrow.

Ready Steady Store Wins Feefo Platinum Trusted Service Award for the Third Consecutive Year

Olivia McHugh

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15/03/2023

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Self storage provider becomes the most trusted service provider in the industry

Fast-growing self storage provider, Ready Steady Store, has been awarded the prestigious Feefo Platinum Trusted Service Award for a third consecutive year.

Established in 2005, Ready Steady Store has since opened 23 different self storage sites throughout North, Central, and South England, including its leading site in Manchester.

The Feefo Platinum Trusted Service Award is given out annually and requires businesses to maintain an average rating of 4.5 stars or above from their customer reviews over the past 12 months. Companies must also receive at least 50 reviews in that period for their score to be considered valid.

Receiving this award is, therefore, testament Ready Steady Store’s commitment to individual and corporate customers, offering convenient, flexible storage solutions while upholding the highest security standards.

“We are delighted to have received this award for a third consecutive year,” said Mehran Charania, Director of Ready Steady Store “At Ready Steady Store, we pride ourselves on our commitment to our customers and strive to provide a consistently high level of service. We have worked hard over the years to ensure that our service quality maintained its excellence while our growth accelerated.”

This comes just months after Ready Steady Store was shortlisted by the Federation of European Self Storage Association (FEDESSA) as a finalist for Multi-Site Operator of the Year at the FEDESSA Awards 2022, further solidifying its reputation as one of the UK’s leading self storage facilities.

John Doyle, Store Manager of Ready Steady Store, Manchester, said: “To see this effort recognised through an achievement like this is incredibly rewarding and humbling. This shows we can achieve great things by staying true to our core values, putting in hard work, and refusing to compromise on quality despite rapid growth. We’re beyond proud of this accomplishment, and it reminds us that anything is possible with dedication and perseverance.”

Over the last 18 years, the Ready Steady Store team has worked incredibly hard to offer our customers the best service while maintaining quality onsite facilities and optimum security for all self storage units, as showcased by the growing popularity of our Manchester site.”

The Accolade of Excellence is one of many awards demonstrating Ready Steady Store’s success in providing secure storage options for businesses and individuals in Manchester and beyond.

Available for both business and personal use, the Manchester facility boasts quality security measures for its 5,500 plus local users, making it a top choice for self storage in Central Manchester.

With a wide range of sizes available, customers can choose from standard containers or bespoke storage solutions tailored to their needs. All units have 24-hour CCTV surveillance, and fire alarms are monitored around the clock to ensure the safety of stored items at all times.

Committed to environmental sustainability, Ready Steady Store has recently achieved ISO 14001 certification and Green Achiever accreditation, which certifies its green practises.

For more information, visit www.readysteadystore.com

The Cheapest and Most Expensive Pint of Guinness This St. Patrick’s Day by County

Olivia McHugh

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14/03/2023

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St. Patrick’s Day is one of the most exciting and entertaining festivities in the calendar, and an opportune time to celebrate everything Irish. However, the cost of living crisis means that we are all as eager as ever to save our money.

During this time, saving your money while out celebrating St. Paddy’s Day doesn’t have to be a complicated process. A large price difference can be found simply in the different areas, pubs and bars where you can get a pint of Guinness. As a result, just changing the place or pub you choose to party at can save you a fortune.

We’ve done the research so you don’t have to. With our interactive maps and convenient table, we have put together easy-to-understand data to show you the cheapest places where you can get a Guinness from across the country. If you’re looking for the best value places to get a pint of the black stuff, check out this research from Love Discount Vouchers, the home of discount, voucher and promo codes.

In our research, we have taken the time to put together the prices at which several different bars and pubs within an area serve their Guinness and have used this to create an average per region. In total, we asked over 250 pubs how much their Guinness costs for a fully in-depth survey.

As a result, you can take a look at how Greater London compares to other regions within its average Guinness price. We think the result is particularly interesting!

If you take a look at our full article, you’ll be able to see some fascinating results. You’ll be astounded to hear that the cheapest pint of Guinness you can find in the country is in Halifax in the Barum Top Inn. Alternatively, the most expensive we found was in Rutland at The Olive Branch.

From this result, you may have predicted that there is a particular trend you can notice when it comes to the north and south of England. Generally, the north of England boasted the counties with the best Guinness prices with County Durham, Staffordshire and Merseyside being the cheapest. On the costlier side, East Sussex, Hampshire and Greater London further south were the areas you could find the most expensive Guinness.

However, you can find exemptions to the rule. In Llandudno, The King’s Head had a particularly eye-watering price for an otherwise cheaper UK region. On the other hand, The Royal Oak in Didcot had a fairly reasonable price in a region where otherwise it can be hard to find a cheaper pint.

As well as the previously mentioned Barum Top Inn, these were some other pubs in the UK that caught our eye with their fantastic low-cost Guinesses:

The Kings Arms – Barrow-In-Furness

The Stag and Monkey – Hartlepool

The Bull Rugby – Rugby

Gleesons – Holyhead

Molly Malone’s – Glasgow

To find out in further detail about the cost of Guinness across the UK and see the prices for yourself, take a look at the table below and read our article for more information!

Adrian Yearwood, Director at Love Discount Vouchers, said: “As such a wonderful celebration, St. Patrick’s Day shouldn’t be a day where you end up spending a fortune. Using our research, save your hard-earned money by choosing the best value pubs and bars with us!”

Macmillan Davies Bolsters Executive Search Team Following Increased Demand for HR Leaders

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14/03/2023

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Macmillan Davies has boosted its HR Executive Search team by appointing Kerry White and Simon Cutner to lead the function, looking after the North and South of the UK, respectively.

The appointment comes after the business saw a continued increase in demand for HR leadership and search-level roles. Simon and Kerry will focus on the recruitment needs of FTSE-listed companies, PE-backed, mid-sized firms and high growth start-ups seeking executive-level talent across the UK.

On his new role, Simon Cutner comments: “I am delighted that Kerry are now able to focus on growing the Executive Search offering at Macmillan Davies. In today’s competitive talent market, it’s never been more difficult for companies to attract and hire high-level HR talent.”

“As we saw from the last recession and post-pandemic, many more businesses have seen the value of HR, with the function now having its feet firmly under the top table. Business leaders are seeing that HR is paramount in supporting organisations in any change management, transformation and organisational restructure and we don’t see this changing. Many of our latest senior roles have had a mandate of people change agendas and transformation.”

HR specialists

“What sets us aside from the competition and other search firms is that we purely specialise in HR. This means we understand the idiosyncrasies of a business and its HR function, at a senior level, every hire is critical.” explains Kerry White. “As a business solely focusing on the ever-changing HR talent market, we are in the best position to advise and react quickly to changing gaps and trends. We challenge conventional thinking. I believe this is why we have so many long-standing partnerships and relationships and typically why so many candidates become clients.

We see ourselves as a true value add partner to our candidates and clients with our combined knowledge and wealth of expertise within Macmillan Davies.”

A key part of business growth

Macmillan Davies has seen double-digit growth and a surge in demand for its services over the last 18 months. Darren Hayman, Managing Director at the firm believes this is partly down to a buoyant market but also down to the firm’s business development strategy: “We pride ourselves on creating long-term relationships with our clients and candidates. Our team of experts offer an outstanding level of service, finding the right fit for both client and candidate. Growing our Executive Search function is a key pillar of our business strategy. Unlike large search firms where you have multiple people working on a search, we are a boutique, and our model means our directors are involved with all phases of the search process, from start to finish. As some of our most experienced HR recruiters Simon and Kerry, with over 35 years between them, are best placed to support our clients with senior hires.”

www.mdhr.co.uk

What Many People Will Not Tell You about the Rise of Esports

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14/03/2023

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With vast technological advancements gracing the gambling and gaming industry, expect something new each day. Probably you’re well-acquainted with games you can play and wager on using digital currencies. Some betting websites are designed to accept cryptocurrencies providing more ways to wager and making the market more accessible.

Besides using crypto to bet online, the market also offers a wide variety of sports genres to explore. Probably you’re well-versed with esports betting and the many opportunities it provides. Well, esports are competitive video games played between teams or individuals.

Esport gambling is dominated by a vast collection of games you shouldn’t pass up at the best online betting platforms. It is a growing marketplace expected to hit the USD 24,190 million mark in 2028. The market is on the upsurge, and many bettors are creating their own strategies and effort for their gambling.

What many novices in the gambling sector might not know is that esports are like everyday sports. Whether you’re into sports betting, fantasy sports, jackpot games, or casino-style games, there is something for everyone, young or old. The good thing is that esports gambling guarantees what traditional sports betting can’t. Continue reading to learn more.

Esports Betting Delivers- What More to Know

The rise of esports is real, and gamblers have real opportunities to make money and have fun. It embraces remarkable technologies like the use of cryptocurrencies. Further, players can access vital information to support their gaming and betting ideas.

The opportunities that esports gambling presents to bettors and bookmakers are immense and can’t be overlooked. Have a look:

Matchless Data Integrity

Information is key to pursuing different money-making opportunities and esports guarantees. As a bookie, you need to know the outcome of an in-play bet as it happens. You don’t want customers to grasp this data before you do.

On the other side, spectators watching an esports tournament can witness it take place and wager big. They will place bets before the betting site can process an outcome, hence winning big in the process. Relaying information on betting outcomes is instantaneous in esports gambling.

Accurate Odds in Real Time

Thanks to advancements in technology and the advent of machine learning, it’s easy to access highly accurate odds. The more tournaments that occur at once, the more accurate and timely bookies will price pre-game odds in the future. In addition, built-in algorithms quickly update in-play bet odds as the events unfold, making it easy to predict outcomes accurately.

Top-Notch In-Play Betting

The online nature of esports makes it easy for betting sites to access all game-related data. Such an opportunity makes offering a broad spectrum of in-play bets easy. This is an opportunity that traditional betting platforms can’t enjoy because tracking and recording outcomes manually is difficult.

Engaging Betting Strategies

When it comes to gambling, the more you understand a sport, the higher your chances of winning big. You’ll place bets with clear ideas and belief of succeeding. Esports provides robust information players can utilize and take their tactical betting strategy a level higher.

The big catch is to understand the electronic sports to play, understand the bets, calculate betting odds, and know what not to do. Feel free to find the best bookmaker and embrace bankroll management.

Data-Driven Customer Experiences

The availability of vast esports-related data guarantees better customer betting experiences. Gamblers can use this information to keep track of different esports, record events as they unfold, and predict outcomes. Players can also enjoy a new way to wager on esports. Crypto esports gambling is the trend and makes it easy to use digital currencies anywhere and whenever.

Summing Up

You shouldn’t have any reservations about placing bets on esports. Esports gambling is a booming market, and it’s not slowing down soon. New games are gracing the market daily, players are amassing advanced betting strategies, and better transaction methods exist to embrace. The popularity of esports gaming and betting is undeniable, and the industry will keep delivering. Therefore, both experienced and novice players just need to watch this space.

Small and Medium Sized Businesses Helped With This Budget Wish List

Olivia McHugh

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Small business budget wishlist

March 2023: Purbeck Personal Guarantee Insurance has expressed its desired outcomes for small businesses prior to the Budget announcement on March 15th, 2023. The company provides personal guarantee insurance for small and medium-sized enterprise (SME) owners, and has outlined its wishlist for policies or programs that could potentially benefit these types of businesses.

Todd Davison, MD of Purbeck Personal Guarantee Insurance said: “This budget needs to deliver for small and medium sized businesses. It needs to be progressive and encourage sustainability in every sense – there is no time to waste, The Rt HON Jeremy Hunt MP has an opportunity to help businesses cut costs, improve productivity and encourage future investment.”

A Budget Wishlist for UK SMEs:

‘Help to Green’ – Holistic strategy to support business transition away from high-cost energy:

Purbeck supports the development and publication of a holistic approach to transitioning the UK away from high-cost energy. Small businesses are susceptible from market price fluctuations and the current subsidies offered are not sustainable and place a burden on the UK taxpayer. The UK needs initiatives to help businesses plan for energy consumption with a focus on renewable and green technologies. This could be further supported by a “Help to Green” initiative to support training and awareness around energy consumption, identification of government support schemes and energy assessments to focus on renewable energy sources.

Encourage businesses to undertake sustainable investment:

A government supported tax scheme to encourage businesses to move to green technologies could be introduced by way of tax relief for investment in green plant and machinery. An additional initiative as supported by the NACFB, would be to provide ‘green loans’ by way of a government guarantee loan scheme. Finance would be provided at attractive rates to support the use of green technology and agendas. This could help the UK in reaching its zero targets.

Companies who have achieved a net zero could pay a lower corporation tax than those that have not.

Enhance UK’s labour market participation rates:

Current estimates indicate that there are now around 6.6m people of working age who are not in full-time education or employment and are economically inactive. This is a combination of young workers and early retirees. Purbeck endorses The Federation of Small Business’swider 15 point strategy to improve the UK’s labour market participation rates by encouraging employees to get into work and employers to take on and train/develop their workforce. Vocational training vouchers could be issued to workers who wish to be reskilled and for employers to receive tax benefits for employing and training staff in desirable sectors or skills (such as sustainability, technology, health etc.). There could be a launch of consultations on reduced National Insurance Contributions for returning workers and retraining funding for vocational qualifications.

Corporation tax regime:

As above, corporation tax is due to increase from 19% to 25%. There needs to be additional tax incentives to focus small business investment in green technologies, sustainable investment, and the labour force to encourage employers to pursue outcomes which meet and contribute towards UK Plc.

Furthermore, with these tax rates it means the UK is seen as less attractive than other international locations. The budget is an opportunity for the Chancellor to mitigate this impact as far as possible and provide a corporation tax roadmap over a number of years to help businesses make planning decisions.

Parents and Carers in Greater Manchester Return to STEM With Government-Funded Support

Olivia McHugh

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14/03/2023

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Parents and carers in Greater Manchester wanting to return to STEM industries after a career break can now apply for a new Government programme provided by return to work experts Women Returners and STEM Returners. Employers in the North West can also access free support to access and support this talent pool.

There are currently around 75,000 people (the majority women) who are economically inactive due to caring responsibilities in the UK, who had a STEM occupation before their career and who would like to return to work in the future, according to government figures. Many more professionals are working well below their skills levels around their family. These talented professionals face an uphill battle when trying to get back to professional work, with a range of challenges from lack of self-confidence to widespread recruiter bias against people with a gap on their CV.

The STEM ReCharge initiative, launched and funded by the Government Equality Hub, will provide free-of-charge return to work career coaching, job skills training, sector-specific mentoring and knowledge updating to returners with tech or engineering experience.

The coaching and job skills programme will address practical and psychological barriers, providing a range of support including rebuilding confidence, balancing work and caring, writing a back to work CV and honing interview skills.

Participants will then receive 1:1 mentoring for a tech or engineering mentor, and an opportunity to attend a tech or engineering ReFresh Week with updating sessions from industry experts to prepare them for interviews. Small group sessions will encourage motivating return-to-work support networks. There will be follow-on support with finding suitable work opportunities and reintegrating into the workforce.

STEM ReCharge is being rolled out in the North West, Midlands and North East after analysis carried out by Women Returners and STEM Returners showed these areas have far fewer returner programmes than southern areas. From 2020 to 2022 there were 1.6 returner programmes per million people in the Midlands, 2.3 programmes in the North East and Yorkshire and 2.5 programmes in the North West, compared with 7.8 programmes in London and 5.3 programmes in the South West.

Returners can apply for the STEM ReCharge programme here.

As part of STEM ReCharge, Women Returners, in partnership with STEM Returners, will also provide free training and support for 30 STEM employers in the Midlands and the North of England, to enable them to better recruit and retain this talent pool who are so often overlooked.

These sessions will aim to improve recruitment processes and the onboarding experience for returners and will inform about best practice in creating inclusive returner programmes.

Employer insight events will also take place in Leeds (24 April) Liverpool (25 April) and Birmingham (26 April). Local organisations can find out more about the training and learn from the experience of Women Returners and STEM Returners, together with successful returner employers and returners.

Women Returners and STEM Returners are the two leading organisations in the UK in STEM returner programmes and supportive returner network communities. More than 600 experienced STEM professionals have returned to work through their returner programmes.

Julianne Miles, CEO of Women Returners, said: “Over the last 9 years, we have seen the multiple challenges parents and carers face when trying to return to professional roles after a long career break. More support is needed around the UK, but particularly in the Midlands and the North. Working together with local employers, we can create more supported routes back to work for parents and carers and continue to dismantle the career break penalty that is so evident in STEM.”

Natalie Desty, Director of STEM Returners, said: “As an industry, we need to do more to increase the opportunity for returners in STEM and lower the barriers they face when they try to resume their careers. We would like to encourage returners and employers to take advantage of this free programme and work together to help more parents and carers return to work.”

Minister for Women, Maria Caulfield MP, said: “STEM is one of the fastest growing industries and a big booster for the economy. However there is a shortage in STEM employees and 75,000 STEM returners who want to get back to work.

“Women Returners and STEM Returners are fantastic organisations who will support returners and employers. I urge employers to take up this opportunity to benefit from the talents and experience of tried-and-tested STEM professionals.”

Returners can apply for the STEM ReCharge programme here.

Employer event details:

LEEDS: Monday 24 April, 0930 to 1100, Bruntwood Scitech, Platform, New Station St, Leeds LS1 4JB. Supported by Leeds City Council.

Book here

LIVERPOOL: Tuesday 25 April, 0930 to 1100, The Women’s Organisation, 54 St James St, Liverpool L1 0AB. Supported by the Liverpool City Region Combined Authority.

Book here

BIRMINGHAM: Wednesday 26 April, 0930 to 1100, Birmingham City Centre location TBC

Supported by the West Midlands Combined Authority.

Book here

Stoke-On-Trent and the Lake District Now Have Access to 53 Degrees Property’s Expand Guaranteed Rent Service

Olivia McHugh

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14/03/2023

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53 Degrees Property is pleased to announce its latest expansion, introducing its guaranteed rent property management service to Stoke-on-Trent, Manchester, and the Lake District.

This exciting development is part of 53 Degrees Property’s commitment to providing first class property management services across the UK. The new service offers landlords a unique solution to managing their properties in these two areas, alongside their existing services in Chester, Crewe, Nantwich, Ellesmere Port and Dorset.

What is guaranteed rent?

Guaranteed rent is a property management solution designed to give landlords peace of mind when renting out their properties.

With guaranteed rent, 53 Degrees Property takes over the responsibility of collecting rent from tenants and ensures that rented properties are well-maintained. This service also provides landlords with a secure, dependable monthly income as 53 Degrees Property guarantees to pay the agreed rent amount each month regardless of whether the tenant pays or not.

53 Degrees Property’s Daniel Budden said: “We are proud to be expanding our services into Stoke-on-Trent, Manchester and the Lake District, as we look to bring our innovative guaranteed rent solution to more landlords across the UK. We believe that our service will provide landlords with greater peace of mind when it comes to managing their properties and tenants.”

Why choose a guaranteed rent service like 53 Degrees Property?

Guaranteed rent is an increasingly popular option among landlords in the UK, offering several benefits that make it a preferred choice for many. That’s because of:

Guaranteed income. With guaranteed rent, landlords can enjoy the peace of mind that comes with a steady stream of income, regardless of whether their property is vacant or not.
Long term contracts. Unlike traditional tenancies, 53 Degrees Property guaranteed rent contracts can last for 3-5 years, providing landlords with a stable and predictable income stream over an extended period.
No tenant issues. With guaranteed rent, landlords don’t have to worry about tenant-related issues such as rent arrears, disputes or evictions, as the provider handles all aspects of the tenancy.
High level of property upkeep. Providers of guaranteed rent maintain the property to a high standard, ensuring that it remains in good condition throughout the tenancy. The property remains in pristine condition throughout the tenant which can save landlords time and money, as they don’t have to worry about ongoing maintenance and repairs.
No maintenance costs. Alongside regular upkeep, providers of guaranteed rent also cover the cost of any necessary repairs or maintenance. This can be a significant advantage for landlords, as they don’t have to worry about unexpected expenses or the hassle of organising repairs themselves. 53 Degrees Property fix any maintenance issues within 24 hours.

Why Stoke-on-Trent, Manchester and the Lake District?

Stoke-on-Trent and the Lake District are two of the UK’s most popular rental destinations. With their beautiful countryside, and a host of attractions to explore, these areas have become increasingly desirable for landlords, renters, and holidaymakers in recent years.

Due to their popularity, they make ideal locations for landlords looking to make a return on their investment through renting out their properties. 53 Degrees Property’s expansion into these two areas will provide landlords with an additional layer of security and assurance when it comes to managing their rental properties.

The expansion is set to benefit both landlords and tenants alike as it will allow them access to high quality property management services that only 53 Degrees Property can offer. With this expansion, 53 Degrees Property is looking to revolutionise the way we manage rental properties in both Stoke-on-Trent and the Lake District.

And that isn’t the end of the story for 53 Degrees Property, either. There are more expansions planned across the North West coming up, including in Manchester—so watch this space.

To know more about guaranteed rent, contact [email protected], or call 0330 058 0165.

How to Know if Your Business is Right for Manchester

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According to a 2021 study, Manchester is the best place in the UK to start a new business. In order to come to that conclusion, Capital on Tap examined the number of businesses in each local authority of the UK, and then tracked how they had been operating for more than 100 years.

Overall, Manchester had seven small businesses that had been operating for over 100 years, 35 that had been operating for more than 50 and 101 that had been operating over the last 25 years. This led to it topping the list with a score of 95.91 – while Birmingham was just behind it at 90.91.

If you are starting up a new business and are looking for your own central hub, there is nothing wrong in heeding to this list and choosing Manchester. Before you do, however, there are a few standard things you have to think about in order to know if it is the right city for you.

First Off, Can You Afford It?

One of the biggest priorities is ensuring you find a location that will fit within your budget. Every different location will alternate in cost, but it isn’t just the premises you should be thinking about. You should also keep an eye on the tax rate, minimum wage requirements, utility upgrades and any renovations that may need to take place with your offices.

You don’t want to move to a location, only to find it is sapping more from your business than it is offering. Calculate exactly what it will remove from your budget and then weigh up the pros and cons.

Are Your Customers Actually There?

Before choosing Manchester as a hub for your business, you need to consider whether your customers are actually there first. Finding the right customer is important and not every city will hold the same number of specific consumers.

If you are a B2B company, especially, you might find that your clientele field is more limited in certain places. In order to attain consumers and have a successful B2B customer retention, you need to ensure that Manchester represents a large proportion of your customer base.

Is It Close To Other Like-Minded Businesses?

In the same way, you also need to think about other businesses that offer the same services as you. Will your B2B customer retention scheme be limited if customers are already loyal to other – more long-standing – businesses? On the other hand, is there healthy competition in the area?

If you find that no rival companies are operating in Manchester, perhaps there is a reason they have chosen not to set their base there. You need to find the right balance, ensure there is competition, but so much that the odds are stacked against you before you even begin.

Is It Accessible?

Accessibility is also important when it comes to business location, especially if you are recruiting employees who will be travelling into the office. Likewise, if you have already recruited employees, you need to ensure that they can travel into the city with ease.

When it comes to getting around Manchester, there are good transport links, so attracting new employees should be more than manageable. But all the same, it is best to look into this and make sure the city is right for who you have and who you are looking for.

Is There Room For Growth?

Lastly, you need to ensure that there is room for growth. What we mean by this is your businesses could drastically change over the next few years if Manchester is indeed the correct location. You need to be prepared for the change and ensure Manchester is the right place to be long-term and not just as a stepping stone.

Not only this, but your budget is also going to be affected. A new hire will require an additional 100 square feet per person, so if your business is forecast to grow considerably over the next few years, you need to factor that into your premises now.