Chris Silb

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It’s a new year. It brings new opportunities and a fresh start. This means the same thing for a lot of people – it’s time to hit the gym.
The last year was filled with concerning headlines and challenges for people running SMEs. There were also some opportunities too. The cost of living crisis and the knock-on effect to industry from the war in Ukraine were some of the main headline makers.
So you’ve decided to take the plunge and move your family to Aberdeen. That’s a brilliant move! The Granite City is the jewel of the north sea and offers its residents many world-class facilities and services.
The number of people living with heart disease in the UK has reached an all-time high. Every five minutes, another person has admitted to the hospital due their condition worsens enough for them to require immediate treatment!
We’ve all wondered what it would be like to be the boss of your own business. Calling the shots, turning up when you like, shouting orders – it’s the entrepreneurial dream!
It’s no secret that as we age, health complications can arise. However, this doesn’t have to be your future.
It’s not enough to just hire staff. If you want your business to succeed, you’ll need to develop your workforce.
There’s no escaping it; old age will come to us all. Try as we might, running from ageing is impossible. But, we can prepare for it. Old age will stop looking so menacing with a few lifestyle changes and planning.
There’s nothing better than packing your car and heading out on holiday. Road trips are an increasingly popular holiday thanks to the freedom they provide. You can go where you please, where and whenever you want.
Now that the winter season is passing and the nights are getting longer, many of us are thinking about taking short weekend breaks to see us through to the summer season. There are a number of places around the UK that lend themselves to a good stay away, but you need to undertake your own research to understand where the real hidden gems are.
With the rise of remote working, more and more people are trying their hand at freelance work. As of last year, there are 2.2 million freelancers in the UK.
A quarter of all deaths is caused by heart disease in the UK. This means that every three minutes, someone dies due to heart complications. These figures are worrying. But, luckily, there are things you can do every day to reduce your risk of developing heart disease.
Now that we are in the new year, many of us are thinking about taking trips and holidays to break up the monotony that follows just after Christmas. The last two years have come as a blessing and curse for many people who like to travel.
74% of UK adults have admitted to feeling overwhelmed due to stress. That’s three-quarters of the UK population. Managing work commitments, school deadlines, and home duties can become hectic. Attempting to juggle these responsibilities can easily cause stress.
The end of the year brings time for reflection and reassessing what we want in life and the changes we want to make. As the rise of home working spoked by the 2020 pandemic saw a significant increase in house sales, you might be looking at your current surroundings and feeling like you require a change of scene.
Car accidents are far more common than you may think. In the UK, someone is killed or seriously injured every 22 minutes.
Scotland is a beautiful country with countless wonders to offer locals and tourists alike. Whether you’re a fellow Scot looking to explore somewhere new in your home country, or you’re a tourist looking to see what Scotland has to offer – there’s something for everyone.
Autumn is a great time of year to get away from it all and recharge your batteries before the nights close in, and we’re hit with that all too predictable bad British weather.
If you’re serious about sports, then you know that injures are part of the package. Possible risks and injuries vary from sport to sport and can happen for several reasons, such as not being regularly active, not warming up properly and taking part in contact sports.
A strong financial plan and management are at the heart of any business's success, no matter how big or small. When you decide to go it alone and start your own small business, it’s impossible to know everything right away.
There’s nothing more important in this world than your health. After all, what's the point of having a great life if you’re not fit and healthy enough to enjoy it? When it comes to looking after their health, men will often let these things slide more than women will.
2021 might go down in history as being the year of the staycation. Now that the rules have been somewhat relaxed and we can all enjoy a bit of normality than we have been used to these last months, many of us are desperate to take a holiday so we can have a break from looking at the four same walls we have been subjected to.
There I nothing more important to a parent than ensuring that their child is safe, happy, and healthy. Kids have unique concerns, and when they’re growing, they can be more vulnerable to physical and mental health problems than we first might think.
So, you’re in the market for a car, but which is the better option for you? Should you buy a brand-new car? Or would you be better off with a good quality used car? There are pros and cons to be considered for each, and in this post, we’re going to look at some of the differences between buying new and buying used.