Remember last year’s big freeze? Snowfalls and icy conditions last winter caused traffic chaos and misery for commuters all over the United Kingdom. Businesses also paid a high price, with the cost of lost trade, staff absenteeism and supply chain disruption amounting to billions of Pounds.

Weather experts have forecast another cold winter, so make sure your business is prepared!

Why wait and react to the effects of bad weather? Here are a few steps you can take now so your business doesn’t suffer when those first snow falls arrive:

• Stock up on essentials such as salt, shovels, grit bins etc. We have a wide range of winter essentials available to buy online now.
• Put a contingency plan in place for those days when staff may find it difficult to make their way to work. Have you considered enabling members of staff to work from home when driving conditions become hazardous? Do you have multiple key holders?
• Think about the comfort of employees when winter sets in by getting your central heating serviced, using floor mats and warning signs to prevent any slips in entrance areas … and keeping sufficient stocks of coffee and tea!

You can buy everything you need to keep your business running smoothly this winter from Egan Reid, so don't stay out in the cold!