Zeko Building Services Ltd

Whatever building work you need, Zeko Building Services Ltd will provide an experienced team who’ll see it right through from the design stage to completion.

And it’s all done with a smile!

Whether it’s your bathroom, kitchen or a whole house, they offer full building, decorating and plumbing services. Plus, use Zeko Building Services Ltd and you’ll enjoy the benefits of our computer visualisation service – before they even start, they can show you exactly what they can do for you.

And, if you need professional help with interior design, they can offer that, too.

They are honest, reliable and have great references.

Their range of work includes:

bathroom & kitchen plumbing
tiling walls and floors
bathroom fittings & design services
painting & decorating (interior or exterior)
roofing services
kitchen installation service
plastering
wallpapering
stairs (loft conversion)
carpentry


For a great job well done, CONTACT Zeko Building Services Ltd.

E.I.S. (Scotland) Ltd. Aberdeen Based PAT Testing Specialists

If you’ve ever had an electrical accident, or know someone that has, you’ll appreciate how important it is to make sure that electrical appliances in the workplace or hotels etc are safe to use. With today’s “Where there’s blame, there’s a claim” culture, it has become more important than ever to make sure that your workplace is as safe as possible for your staff and the public.

We can provide a reliable, professional service at competitive prices to companies, hotels, educational institutions, landlords, letting agents and many other types of organisations.

Your Electrical PAT testing records will be archived for 6 years thus proving your compliance with The Electrical Safety at Work regulations.
These can be supplied either hard copy or on CD Rom in digital format.
We will also contact you annually a month before your PAT testing is due.
Why You Need Your Appliances Tested

One of the first things Fire Officers and Health & Safety Inspectors usually ask to see on any inspection visit is PAT records. There are a number of additional reasons why appliances should be tested on a regular basis with the most important ones being:

To comply with The Electricity at Work Regulations
To comply with the Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations
To minimise the risk of fire and injury caused by electrical appliances (Each year about 1000 accidents at work involving electric shock or burns are reported to the Health and Safety Executive. About 30 of these are fatal).
To satisfy your Insurance Company
To comply with all Health & Safety requirements and ISO standards
To comply with Quality Assurances
As part of your Fire Risk Assessment compliance
Whilst PAT testing is not strictly compulsory at the moment, it is generally regarded as being the best way of meeting the electrical regulations that exist to protect employees, customers and tenants. Without it you could be in a very difficult situation if an electrical accident or fire were to occur.

For more information visit www.eisscotland.co.uk.

Property Management from ARCH Property Management

Property Management covers a broad range of topics and refers to the renovation and property management of a building. With the correct Property management you can prolong the life of a building and even add value to it. Property management can require a lot of hard and complex work, which is where ARCH Property management takes over. Here at ARCH Property management we are experts in renovations and property management as well as electrical contracting. ARCH Property management are experienced in a wide variety of contracts, from national installation contracts through to complex commercial re-wiring.

Property management is essential and can sometimes be done voluntarily such as painting and decorating but, unfortunately, property management can sometimes come without a choice such as roofing repairs, burst water pipes and failed electrical systems. Either way ARCH Property management are the answer to your Property management.

ARCH Property management offer a range of services when it comes to property management, the main services being:

Building repairs
A broad range of services, including interior and exterior repairs such as; windows, brickwork, damp course treatments, timber wet or dry rot in which any rotten timbers would be replaced and the cause of the problem (e.g. poor ventilation, leaking roof) corrected, electrical replacement, floorboards being replaced or property renovation,

Electrical Installation
Electrical Installation covers a range of tasks such as simple things like changing a light switch through to more complex work i.e. wiring your basement. Electrical Installation is also the process of insulating conductors used to carry electricity. ARCH Property management are partly made up of an electrical contracting firm experienced in a wide variety of contracts, from national installation contracts through to complex commercial re-wiring.

Carpentry
Some of the other common jobs that are involved in carpentry work are Building Construction, in which the tasks include; constructing room additions, office space, work areas, cabinets and counters, building foundation forms, frames structures, and finishing work such as installing windows and doors, trimming, and installing locks and hardware as well as remodelling of existing structures. ARCH Property management are an excellent choice when it comes to Carpentry work as they are partially made up of a building firm with a history in renovations and property management.

Interior Painting
Interior Painting can refer to most fixtures and items within your property. Painting the walls, ceiling, floors, stairs, window frames, doors, door frames, hand rails or skirting boards of your property can transform the entire room. Interior Painting is said to be the simplest of property management tasks as well as the most rewarding. Your property can be transformed with minimum amount of work and time.

Plastering
This trade is one of the oldest in the construction sector. There are two main types of plaster, Gypsum and Cement. Cement is rarely used in plastering on the interior of a property unless a damp part of the property needs plastering; otherwise cement is kept for outdoor use. Gypsum is used for plastering on the interior of a property; it should never be used outdoors as damp conditions will cause Gypsum to crumble. If plastering is done wrong your walls could be left in terrible condition. ARCH Property management offer a plastering service with highly skilled and trained plasterers doing the job.

Gardens and Patios
The installation of a garden patio will usually follow a structure. The space where your patio will go will be outlined and any plants or grass will be dug out. The height will be estimated to make sure that your patio will be level with your property and/or any steps. The depth can then be dug out to the right level. Stable foundations are then put in place and a smooth layer of sand is added. After this the chosen material is then put into place, starting at your property and being worked outwards. All of this is best done by a professional team who are highly trained in property management and renovation. This is why ARCH Property management should be your number one choice for Property management to your garden and patio area.

Roofing
Slate roof, title roof and felt roofs are the most common across the UK. Each of these roofs have a different life span, however its not just the different type of material used on a roof that determines its life span it also comes down to the level of workmanship. ARCH Property management offer a level of workmanship that is second to none. We have a great amount of experience in repairing and re-roofing different types of property.

Floor Tiling
Tiled floors are growing ever more popular and it's not surprising due to their durability. They are water-resistant and resistant to stains and spillages. They are available in numerous colours, patterns and shapes to suit all tastes and properties. To get the most out of your floor tiling get in touch with ARCH Property management. We will discuss what you want from your floor tiling and make it happen.

For more information visit ARCH Property Management for all your Property Management services.

Property Management

Property Management covers a broad range of topics and refers to the renovation and property management of a building. With the correct Property management you can prolong the life of a building and even add value to it. Property management can require a lot of hard and complex work, which is where ARCH Property management takes over. Here at ARCH Property management we are experts in renovations and property management as well as electrical contracting. ARCH Property management are experienced in a wide variety of contracts, from national installation contracts through to complex commercial re-wiring.

Property management is essential and can sometimes be done voluntarily such as painting and decorating but, unfortunately, property management can sometimes come without a choice such as roofing repairs, burst water pipes and failed electrical systems. Either way ARCH Property management are the answer to your Property management.

ARCH Property management offer a range of services when it comes to property management, the main services being:

Building repairs
A broad range of services, including interior and exterior repairs such as; windows, brickwork, damp course treatments, timber wet or dry rot in which any rotten timbers would be replaced and the cause of the problem (e.g. poor ventilation, leaking roof) corrected, electrical replacement, floorboards being replaced or property renovation,

Electrical Installation
Electrical Installation covers a range of tasks such as simple things like changing a light switch through to more complex work i.e. wiring your basement. Electrical Installation is also the process of insulating conductors used to carry electricity. ARCH Property management are partly made up of an electrical contracting firm experienced in a wide variety of contracts, from national installation contracts through to complex commercial re-wiring.

Carpentry
Some of the other common jobs that are involved in carpentry work are Building Construction, in which the tasks include; constructing room additions, office space, work areas, cabinets and counters, building foundation forms, frames structures, and finishing work such as installing windows and doors, trimming, and installing locks and hardware as well as remodelling of existing structures. ARCH Property management are an excellent choice when it comes to Carpentry work as they are partially made up of a building firm with a history in renovations and property management.

Interior Painting
Interior Painting can refer to most fixtures and items within your property. Painting the walls, ceiling, floors, stairs, window frames, doors, door frames, hand rails or skirting boards of your property can transform the entire room. Interior Painting is said to be the simplest of property management tasks as well as the most rewarding. Your property can be transformed with minimum amount of work and time.

Plastering
This trade is one of the oldest in the construction sector. There are two main types of plaster, Gypsum and Cement. Cement is rarely used in plastering on the interior of a property unless a damp part of the property needs plastering; otherwise cement is kept for outdoor use. Gypsum is used for plastering on the interior of a property; it should never be used outdoors as damp conditions will cause Gypsum to crumble. If plastering is done wrong your walls could be left in terrible condition. ARCH Property management offer a plastering service with highly skilled and trained plasterers doing the job.

Gardens and Patios
The installation of a garden patio will usually follow a structure. The space where your patio will go will be outlined and any plants or grass will be dug out. The height will be estimated to make sure that your patio will be level with your property and/or any steps. The depth can then be dug out to the right level. Stable foundations are then put in place and a smooth layer of sand is added. After this the chosen material is then put into place, starting at your property and being worked outwards. All of this is best done by a professional team who are highly trained in property management and renovation. This is why ARCH Property management should be your number one choice for Property management to your garden and patio area.

Roofing
Slate roof, title roof and felt roofs are the most common across the UK. Each of these roofs have a different life span, however its not just the different type of material used on a roof that determines its life span it also comes down to the level of workmanship. ARCH Property management offer a level of workmanship that is second to none. We have a great amount of experience in repairing and re-roofing different types of property.

Floor Tiling
Tiled floors are growing ever more popular and it's not surprising due to their durability. They are water-resistant and resistant to stains and spillages. They are available in numerous colours, patterns and shapes to suit all tastes and properties. To get the most out of your floor tiling get in touch with ARCH Property management. We will discuss what you want from your floor tiling and make it happen.

Here at ARCH Property management we will spend time working with you, our clients to identify your problems and figure out the most effective solution for them. We know that Property management involves a lot of planning to make sure that the outcome is exactly right. ARCH Property management make sure you as a client are entirely satisfied with what is being planned before any work is carried out.

Visit www.archpropertymanagement.co.uk.

BIO - the network and security managed service consultancy.

BIO's clients are typically service providers and major systems integrators.
Where our clients are responsible for architecture, project deployment or operational services for their corporate end-user customers, BIO assists by providing and managing on-site teams of technicians, thereby sharing our collective insight and in-depth experience.

BIO crosses the boundary between pre-sales and delivery. Our consultants will work along side our client's account and service managers, identifying opportunities and creating managed services. We then follow through to delivery via our BIO associates.

BIO associates comprise a mix of 30% permanent and 70% contract staff. Importantly the contract staff are very much part of the BIO team, are well known to us and are co-owners of the company.

This means our clients can draw on expertise as required, and the teams we provide are highly motivated, as our technicians have a vested interest in the service they provide.

A cornerstone of the BIO philosophy is that every person that makes a contribution to our joint success, should be a co-owner of the company, and be rewarded based on their input.

Our premise to our associates is; by building, running and owning the company we work for, we all have a much greater opportunity to benefit in the success we create, when compared to simply being an employee or an individual contractor.

A successful team has the opportunity to be worth much more than the sum of its parts. We are creating this value by bringing together the various skills, knowledge, capabilities and ideas that reside within the group of BIO associates.

BIO operates on a lean business principle; we keep our overheads to a minimum and focus on giving our clients excellent service and value.

BIO is not owned by a venture capital company, or a large corporate. The profits are not siphoned off to pay share-holders dividends. BIO is owned by all of the technicians that take part and we plough our profits back into the business to help build for the future.

For more information visit: www.bio.uk.com.

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All directory small business guide: Part one

This short guide is produced to help small businesses in the UK starting out get a good grounding in sound principles which will stand them in good stead when it comes to developing their company.

Good Book Keeping Tips

Good book keeping is one of the most important should be learned, when starting up and maintaining a good and profitable business. Many new businesses go under every year not because of lack of turnover, or profits, but because they do not keep proper books and have no idea of their financial state and whether their cash flow is in the red or the black.

Bad book keeping can also send companies into a state of turmoil when their tax returns are due. The taxman is not impressed by businesses that are not quite sure of their incomings and outgoings. But this need not be the case and these days even the smallest of businesses can keep themselves up to scratch by following a few simple rules.

Use a book keeping software: There are many good software's that are inexpensive to buy and easy to use and will, so long as you feed in the appropriate figures, semi automate most of your day to day book keeping.

Always keep a back up: However reliable your system is, there is always a chance that it will fail, so always back up your accounts as often as possible and keep a separate copy on disk, in a different place to the computer.

Do not throw away paperwork: Even after you have fed the data into the accounting software keep all of your paperwork. You can never have too many back ups and if all else fails then you will always have all your transactions on paper.

Do your accounts every day: This means your accounts can be done quickly and prevents the whole thing backing up and getting out of hand. If you don't make the space to do one days book keeping, when will you make the space to do three weeks worth!

Always keep cheques and invoices in order: This means that if you need to go back and check, then it is all consecutively numbered and easy to find.

Although there is a great deal more to book keeping than this, following these simple rules will help you to make the most of your system and make it less likely that you will get into a confusion about your books and your finances.

Local Chambers of Commerce, What are They and How Can They Help

Local chambers of commerce comprise a huge network dedicated to helping all forms of business in their local area. They are part of the largest business support group in the country, with a total of over 135,000 members. But they still, by operating at a local level, manage to stay in touch with the needs and aspirations of their members. This makes them the first and very often the only call for business people seeking support and information.

They are able to help providing training and modern apprentices and to can assist both the business and the trainee in this regard. This can be in a variety of fields from the traditional industries to the professional and even high tech cutting edge businesses. They also work in both the public and private sector.

Local chambers of commerce can be a great source of information for businesses looking to get into export or import markets. They are able to provide good solid background knowledge of different countries, ways of doing business and the paperwork and documents that may be required.

They can also save money for their members on basic business essentials such as insurance, healthcare and pensions. By virtue of their huge membership they are able to gain large discounts from many of these organizations.

The local chamber s of commerce is a good source of advice on almost any business activity. They encompass nearly all areas of business and as such are able to help with many of the problems that businesses encounter.

Being run by the local businesses themselves, the local chambers of commerce are a great way to network with others locally that are in your industry. Networking is a very powerful business tool and meeting those who are in the same field can have many advantages.

For anyone who is in business the benefits of joining the local chambers of commerce can be significant. With their huge wealth of knowledge and facilities they can be an asset for most types of businesses.

Another important step is to promote your business on the internet and our UK business directory will list your site for a one off fee of �12.99. With over a million businesses listed, why not give it a try? Look out for part two of our guide!

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Business Continuity Planning

These advancements have made it possible to transcend boundaries of race, culture and language. Finally, there is a universal language to conduct business. While the world may have become a smaller place, businesses have grown manifold as the boundaries of exchange have widened. In this entire scenario where data is a defining feature, time and efficiency are of the essence. In the event of data loss, the monetary loss to a company can almost lead it to bankruptcy.

When Disaster Strikes

The world of information technology is incredible but not infallible. It is susceptible to frequent data loss, which can be catastrophic for companies which depend largely on data for their day-to-day functioning. Data loss can occur due to several reasons from human error, technical malfunction and natural disasters. Natural disasters have known to leave behind devastation and incredible losses. They also happen at a time when people are least prepared. Earthquakes, tornadoes, floods etc. cause monumental losses, which is very difficult to recover from. Therefore, increasingly, large corporations are spending a lot of time and effort to put a contingency plan in place to be prepared and minimise losses.

Disaster Recovery Planning

Disaster Recovery Planning is a coordinated activity, which involves installing measures to facilitate a business’s continued operation, in case a disaster strikes. If operation is interrupted, a plan is put in place to ensure restoration of normal operation with minimum loss. A disaster recovery plan is fairly extensive and involves every area of a business’s functioning. It includes planning for off-site backups, redundant hardware at alternative locations and defined processes for protecting and restoring mission critical data. Business Continuity Planning, as it is also called, refers to preventing data loss and data recovery. The functioning of this plan overlaps with risk management.

The Steps Involved in Disaster Recovery Planning

Disaster recovery planning involves a lot of thought and effort and requires coordinated input. A watertight plan should include pre-disaster actions to protect people, business property (including data) and the different facilities. There should also be a plan for emergency shutdown and evacuation along with off-site storage of backed up information. The team which puts a disaster recovery plan in place should begin with analysing the risk, then create a suitable recovery plan and follow this up by providing staff with disaster recovery training. It is also important to regularly update and check recovery systems and procedures. Disaster recovery plans also have certified standards, so it is in a company’s best interests to get a recognised certification.

Assessing risk involves an assessment of a business unit’s function and a business impact analysis. This is to determine a business unit’s contribution to the larger organization. Going on to form a broad disaster recovery framework is usually categorised by importance. Recovery Time Objective is the acceptable amount of time between the disaster and post-disaster functioning. Recovery Point Objective defines how current the data has to constantly be.

To make disaster recovery more efficient, it is important to adjust information systems. This includes consolidating servers and data, either with a Storage Area Network or other archival storage methods.

Disaster Recovery Tiers

There are seven recognised tiers of disaster recovery. These are designed to help identify the various methods of recovering critical computer systems necessary to support business continuity. The seven tiers have been constantly updated to keep pace with evolving technology.

Tier 0: Businesses with absolutely no disaster recovery plan fall in the Tier 0 category. The possibility to recover from disaster is very dim.

Tier 1: Businesses in the Tier 1 category back up their data and send these backups to an off-site storage facility. They usually use the “Pick-up Truck Access Method” to transport the backups. They do not have a hot site and, therefore, should be prepared to accept several days to weeks of data loss.

Tier 2: Businesses in this category have an off-site facility and infrastructure (known as hot site) to restore systems in the event of a disaster. The recovery time in this scenario is fairly predictable.

Tier 3: Building on Tier 2, these businesses include electronic vaulting so that the data backed up is more current. Electronic vaulting requires high-speed communication circuits, channel extension equipments, tape devices and an automated tape library at the remote site.

Tier 4: Businesses which require greater data currency and faster recovery than lower tiers fall into this tier. They adopt disk-based solutions and do not depend on tapes and data loss and recovery time is kept to the minimum.

Tier 5, 6 and 7: The last three tiers include state-of-the art technology and highly improvised systems to ensure that there is almost no data loss and recovery time is negligible. Tier 7 businesses have all recovery applications completely automated.


James Walsh is a freelance writer and copy editor. If you are concerned about data loss and would like more information on Data Recovery see http://www.fields-data-recovery.co.uk
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