As part of the insurance series at SavvyScot, today we are looking at Professional Indemnity Insurance. Does anyone know what PI insurance is? Something that we should all probably be aware of, especially if anyone runs their own business! A policy that is purchased to cover professionals from loss due to financial claims made against… Read more
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The Importance of Searching Company Records
Whether you are a small business owner, an investor or an entrepreneur, choosing the right companies to do business with can be make-or-break. You may be familiar with certain hidden-camera TV shows which aim to catch cowboy builders and tradesmen, which in themselves are a shocking revelation of the lengths that some people are willing… Read more
Scottish Insolvencies Rise – How does this compare with the rest of the UK?
In the second quarter of 2012 (from April to June – often called simply Q2), individual insolvencies in Scotland were up by 5.3%, compared with the same period in 2011. In total, 5,601 people in Scotland became insolvent during this time. If we look more closely, we can see the different kinds of insolvency that… Read more
More Money Means More Debt
Premiership football is back and it has been another busy summer of spending by the 20 clubs involved. Whilst much is made of the levels of debt at the clubs, what about the levels of debt for the people in the areas represented? Debt Free Direct have worked out the average debt per person per… Read more
New Giveaway at Savvyscot – RelayRides
This Giveaway is NOT limited to the UK! In fact, this giveaway is targeted at US / Canadian readers. Relay Rides allows you to either list your own car and rent it out, or hire a car from someone else – hence the name relay! If you are renting out your car, Relay rides will… Read more
Could You Drive The Dakar Rally?
It’s the world’s most brutal race; spanning over 8000 km of harsh South American desert and mountainous terrain. Dubbed an off-road endurance race, drivers are faced with searing temperatures and treacherous conditions. Even this doesn’t stop hundreds of adrenaline junkies flocking to take part every year, and with around 80% of these being amateurs, we… Read more
The Benefits of Traveling Alone
The following is a guest post about solo travel. Looking back, I wish I had the courage to do this. Instead, I joined in with my friends who wanted to go to Ibiza and spend £1000s on alcohol and nightclubs and return with little memory of where you were or what even happened! I guess… Read more
6 Ways to Stay Fit While You Travel
While summer may be coming to an end, at Savvyscot.com we are interested in fitness all year round! That said, check out the following guest post with some top tips on staying fit as you travel! While these examples are based on a holiday to Florida, they can be applied just about anywhere. Happy… Read more
Savvy Scot’s Groupon Giveaway
Today I am hosting my first every giveaway!! 😀 Here’s the deal: Up for grab is a £50 Groupon Voucher which can be redeemed on the Groupon UK website – on any deal of your choosing! All you have to do is enter below using the Rafflecopter widget! If you have been sleeping for the… Read more
Free Fuel for a Year!
The prices at the pumps are still at close to all-time highs and many of us are feeling the pinch when it comes to pumping our petrol. Luckily, Swiftcover are offering an amazing opportunity to win free fuel for a year! Whether you are a motorway mile muncher, or a city car cruiser you would… Read more
Quickest Ways to Save Money
There’s a strong element of truth in that old saying, “Look after the pennies, and the pounds will look after themselves”. If you are struggling to save enough money for that deposit on a house, or towards your next holiday, here are some tips for how you can build your savings as quickly as possible…. Read more
Should Insurance Information be Displayed on Your Car?
A surprising fact that has come to light recently is that up to 1.2 million vehicles are being used on the road in the UK without having insurance cover in place. The consequences for anyone involved in an accident with someone who has no insurance can be disastrous. Some have therefore called for the introduction… Read more