What Is Sheet Metal Used For?

When a piece of sheet metal is required for a particular application, it is often reshaped to a more useful shape. This process is known as hemming, and it involves folding one edge of the sheet metal into the other, or ‘seaming’. The two processes are similar, and the end result is a sheet that is stronger than a piece of metal without the annealing process having taken place.

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Who was Luca Pacioli

Luca Pacioli is a name that not many people have heard of, but it is one that is known by many Swindon Accountants, as he is noted as the ‘Father of Accounting.’ He was born in 1445 in Italy and was a mathematician. He studied and worked alongside medieval merchants and was interested in the world of commerce. He moved to Venice as a young man and worked with merchants in the town. Image credit He became an expert in maths and began tutoring others and in some cases, his…

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Reasons to Have Regular Hygiene Audits of Your Food Business

Local authorities enforce the laws relating to food safety and hygiene. They are allowed to visit your food business at any time without an appointment and can carry out a hygiene audit. They can give advice on how to maintain high standards of hygiene, and can take enforcement action if standards are not up to scratch. If the situation is serious, you could face closure of your premises or prosecution. The good news is that it’s not too costly to have an audit of your food business so you can…

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How to Style a Plain White T-Shirt

If there’s one garment any man should make sure he has in the wardrobe, it’s a plain white t-shirt. It’s a staple item for the wardrobe, perfect for any weather and for most styles. Use it in the summer for a cool look on its own, or in the winter months pop it under a flannel shirt, sweater or hoodie, depending on the occasion.

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Three Ways to Improve your Home this Autumn

Autumn is a good time of year to give your home a bit of a makeover -as the weather starts to change so do our lifestyles, so as we do in the Spring, giving our home a bit of love is a good thing to do at this time of the year. Preparing for the worsening weather, as well as creating a comfortable and cosy place to spend time away from the cold helps us to get through the worst that winter throws at us – here are a few…

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How to support individuals with Dementia

Dementia is an umbrella term that describes a number of conditions that affect the brain. These are degenerative conditions that will progress over time but there are, in some cases, medications that can help to alleviate some of the symptoms. There is a lot of work still to be done in understanding dementia conditions. Here are some of the ways in which you can support an individual who is living with the condition. Image credit Learn about the condition – there are a number of ways that you can learn…

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Looking for fun things to do in Cromer

Located on the East Coast of England and to the North of beautiful Norfolk lies the seaside town of Cromer. It is known as the Gem of the Norfolk Coast, and rightly so. There is plenty to do and see in this picturesque town.  One of its best-known features is the abundance of Crab. The Cromer Crab is a globally recognised delicacy and should be one of the first things you should try when you get there. Apart from the food, there are plenty of other sights to take in.…

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How To Tell If Your Workspace Needs Cleaning

It is very important to keep your workspace clean and safe at all times, as well as being able to identify any safety hazards. You need to know what to look for when trying to maintain a safe and clean environment in your workplace, as well as the many different things that need to be cleaned or repaired on a regular basis. If you can’t remember the last time the area was cleaned, it’s definitely time to get scrubbing! Image credit The first thing when it comes to cleaning is…

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What does a procurement manager do?

The procurement manager has a challenging task in from of them. In short, they and their department of officers, or sometimes acting alone if they are a small company, will be solely responsible for the ordering and securing of all the business equipment, office supplies, raw materials (if a manufacturing organisation) for the business to function. If they or their team fail in that role, the company will come across severe operational problems and issues. This can ultimately lead to reductions in profits and a loss of reputational status with…

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What is a tree preservation order?

It is not permissible to simply cut down a tree. Local authorities have various rules and regulations that must be adhered to by the general public and commercial operations. The Tree preservation order was created to protect rare trees or ones that play an essential part in the landscape. Several restrictions are placed on what can happen to a tree that is the subject of a Tree preservation order. Image credit Firstly they are not to be felled under any circumstances. If this were to happen, the person or organisation…

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