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TBC TBC is a small highly respected independent consultancy founded in 1999 & covering 3 discrete areas

With over fifty years worth of experience between them, the TBC consultants provide expert advice to a wide range of clients from SMEs through to large Blue Chip multi-nationals; from public sector organisations to government itself; and are so well respected that they have become the consultants' consultants.

There are certain brands whose packaging has become iconic. However, as today's picture shows, what we think of as th...
18/06/2026

There are certain brands whose packaging has become iconic. However, as today's picture shows, what we think of as the 'original' pack wasn't always so...

Today's looks at prevention with some of the less obvious causes. - Quit smoking. You know it's not good for you an...
17/06/2026

Today's looks at prevention with some of the less obvious causes.

- Quit smoking. You know it's not good for you anyway and it can be one of the triggers for headaches or can exacerbate an existing one.
- Avoid trigger foods. You probably know that certain foods will trigger a headache, or worse a migraine but, if you don't, try keeping a food diary.
- Exercise more. Exercising can help reduce symptoms of some migraines and headaches. You should incorporate aerobic, strengthening, and flexibility exercises into your routine on a regular basis.
- Improve your posture. The exercise will help with this but you should make an effort to not slouch over your desk/computer. Sitting with your shoulders rounded and head drooped can strain your head, neck, and shoulder muscles, leading to a migraine or headache. Make a point of checking your posture throughout the day. Are your shoulders hunched? Is your spine straight? By making some adjustments to your posture, it may help reduce the frequency of migraines and tension headaches.

With Keir Starmer's announcement yesterday of a blanket ban on social media for under 16s we thought we'd take a look at...
16/06/2026

With Keir Starmer's announcement yesterday of a blanket ban on social media for under 16s we thought we'd take a look at the rising tide of Facebook .

These take a variety of forms from phishing and like farming to cloning but what they all have in common is that they all harm the user.

One example is a scam that sends a message to a page purporting to come from Facebook. It informs the page admin that the page will “soon be disabled” because it has been reported as having violated Facebook’s terms of service. The message goes on to claim that the admin can stop the page from being disabled by confirming their Facebook details via the included link inside the message. And this is where the trap lies; that link leads to a spoof Facebook login page designed to steal the Facebook username and password information that is entered into it.

Like Farming can lead to you liking a page you've never seen. It starts with an offer stating you can win something such as a car, tickets, flights, etc., and all you have to do is like and share the page with a comment such as "I'm in" or "Win". The scammer hopes your friends and followers will do the same thereby giving them thousands, and in some cases hundreds of thousands, of likes and followers in a short time. What the owner of the page then does is merge that page with another, that you may never have seen or even want to like, giving that page credibility.

Your Facebook inbox is a prime target for scammers. It often starts with a friend request from someone you don't know - or, worse, a cloned account of an actual friend; accept it and you potentially open your friend list to the scammer giving them access to many more people. Messages in your inbox can contain malware so beware of opening anything from people you don't know or have only recently friended. Chain mails containing videos or links are particularly susceptible to containing malware so be especially vigilant if you receive this in your inbox.

There are lots of pages that publish the latest hoaxes and scams from Snopes and Hoax-Slayer to That's Nonsense as well as many others many others. Be sure to check them regularly and always take time to check before you copy and share or forward to your friends.

Today is UK National Beer Day so when better to raise a glass to our beverage expert. Over the years they have worked w...
15/06/2026

Today is UK National Beer Day so when better to raise a glass to our beverage expert. Over the years they have worked with most of the major breweries and have developed products ranging from a Christmas beer, low/no alcohol products, to fruit/malt beverages. Cheers 🍻

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If you thought last week's was bad, try making sense of this one...
12/06/2026

If you thought last week's was bad, try making sense of this one...

Sadly, the weather today precludes us from taking advantage of today's National Day as it is Outdoor Office Day. But, f...
11/06/2026

Sadly, the weather today precludes us from taking advantage of today's National Day as it is Outdoor Office Day. But, for those that can, we encourage you to take your mobile and laptop into the garden and enjoy working in the fresh air.

June is National Migraine and Headache Awareness Month so we thought we'd remind you that these debilitating conditions ...
10/06/2026

June is National Migraine and Headache Awareness Month so we thought we'd remind you that these debilitating conditions affects around 1 in 7 people.

First the difference between the two. Whilst all migraines are headaches, headaches are not always migraines. Headaches cause pain in the neck, sinuses, face, and head. Migraines, however, cause debilitating pain, visual disturbances, or both. They can last for hours or days and are often chronic. Without relief, migraines can cause other symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, muscle weakness and can also lead to depression.

Sadly, many people still refer to bad headaches as migraines but the prevention and treatment of the two, whilst similar in some respects, can be vastly different.

Today we enter Men's Health Week. We've often covered the fact that women neglect their health in favour of that of the...
09/06/2026

Today we enter Men's Health Week. We've often covered the fact that women neglect their health in favour of that of their families'. But men often neglect it for fear of seeming weak.

Breaking the silence around mental ill-health is crucial to building psychologically safe workplace environments. Sadly, many men suffer in silence; with su***de still the main cause of death amongst men under 35.

So, unsurprisingly, we're recommending that you open up about any issues bothering you and to get any health issues checked out sooner rather than later.

Today is Ride to Work Day and with World Environment Day on Friday, it's perfect timing for a post.For many, though, b...
08/06/2026

Today is Ride to Work Day and with World Environment Day on Friday, it's perfect timing for a post.

For many, though, biking to work can be difficult due to the distances involved and the route; some roads wouldn't be an option - motorways for example.

However, even if you can't cycle the whole way to work there are compromises you can make such as taking your car part way and biking the rest or biking to and from the railway station.

Font, colour, and positioning are all important when putting up signs. Getting it wrong can lead to confusion as this ...
05/06/2026

Font, colour, and positioning are all important when putting up signs. Getting it wrong can lead to confusion as this demonstrates.

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