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B
ritain has been revealed
as a nation of hidden
business fleets, with onethird of British drivers
who drive as part of their
job being uninsured for business
miles, according to research from
telematics company, Masternaut.
On average, these drivers clock up
4,708 uninsured business miles per
year whilst driving for work.
70% of those surveyed said that
their employers do not provide
any driver training to ensure they
drive safely and efficiently, despite
legislation being in place that
obliges them to do so.
A fifth of respondents (19%)
One-third of
business drivers
not insured
Almost 5,000 miles are covered by each uninsured
driver on average
said that they have had an accident
whilst driving for work. When asked
who would be liable for such an
accident, 80% said it would be their
responsibility, while 20% thought an
accident would be their employer’s.
Martin Hiscox, CEO and chairman
of Masternaut, commented: “Driving
for work is recognised as one of the
most dangerous occupations, and
these findings clearly demonstrate a
vital need for employers to educate
staff on safe driving practises. The
insurance industry is spending £2.2
billion on claims annually. This is the
tip of the iceberg when you consider
on-costs, downtime and the cost to
businesses that self-insure.”
The research results come from
a survey of 2,000 UK employees
that drive as part of their job –
commissioned by Masternaut – to
discover the true extent of Britain’s
cloaked fleets.
SMEs missing out on up to £2,000
The Government’s Growth Vouchers Scheme can offer funding for strategic
business advice
B
usinesses in England
can take advantage of a
scheme by the Government
designed to offer business
advice to SMEs and
entrepreneurs. Those companies
based in England with less than 49
employees, that have been actively
selling goods or services for at least
one year, and have not paid for
strategic business advice in
the last three years are eligible for
the vouchers.
This Government programme
helps small businesses get strategic
business advice on finance and cash
flow, recruiting and developing
staff, improving leadership and
management skills, marketing,
attracting and keeping customers, and
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