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Tuesday, 19 April 2022
How to educate staff on your products
If you run a retail store, one of the most important things you can do is help your staff understand your product range inside out. Picture it: a potential customer comes to pay at your till and all of a sudden your shop assistant gets into an engaging conversation about what is in their shopping basket. You then find that the customer actually buys more because of the recommendations of a knowledgeable employee.
Thursday, 10 February 2022
What could an SME learn from American Football?
In 2022, the Superbowl takes place between the Los Angeles Rams and the Cincinnati Bengals in the sporting showpiece that will be watched all over the world. However, we know that a fair few of you won’t have watched this sport before. So you may be confused by some of the rules of what can be a complicated game to watch. However don’t fear, because this blog will give you the American Football basics and there are a few lessons business owners could learn from it.
Monday, 10 January 2022
Choosing a location for your small business
Starting your own business is such a busy and exciting time - there are loads of things to consider, some of which you might never have thought about before, but one of the most important elements to get right is your location. The spot you choose could play a huge role in whether your business is as successful as you hope or not and it can be tricky to know where to start.
Wednesday, 29 December 2021
Small business payment methods
For small businesses, offering the right payment methods is what could turn window shoppers into paying customers, and that’s the aim of the game, right? In fact, as many as 87% of consumers would reportedly abandon a purchase if they thought the checkout process wasn’t up to scratch, so nailing yours is an absolute must.
Wednesday, 22 December 2021
10 tips for speeding up your small business admin
We don’t need to tell you running a small business is an all-encompassing job, you live it and breathe it and no doubt are sometimes left feeling there just aren’t enough hours in the day. That said, business ownership is one of the most rewarding jobs out there, and we salute anyone who’s got the drive and passion to take the plunge and build a business from the ground up.
Wednesday, 15 December 2021
How automation could help you save time
Working hard is in the DNA of small business owners, from marketing to accounts and inventory management to reporting, there’s always a hefty to-do list to work through. Some of the everyday activities involved in business ownership can be repetitive and time-consuming, but super important nonetheless, which is where automation can come into play.
Monday, 29 November 2021
What is a VAT number?
VAT is one of those things in life which affects us all day in and day out, and yet many of us are pretty clueless as to what it actually means. That is until we enter into the wonderful world of business and find ourselves expected to be au fait with a never-ending number of tongue-twisting acronyms. The mind boggles, but VAT registration, types of VAT, and how you invoice using it are all things you’ll want to scrub up on.
Friday, 19 November 2021
Staffing and supply shortages: How is the crisis affecting small business owners?
Over the past year supply chain issues and staff shortages have been making headlines with factors such as COVID 19 disruptions, the blockage of the Suez canal, and Brexit implications all being blamed as the perfect storm for what is being deemed as the staffing and supply crisis in the UK. To investigate how the supply chain issues and staff shortages are affecting small business owners up and down the country, we have surveyed 520 small business owners to reveal the implications that both the supply chain and staff shortages are having on their business and what they think can be done to help ensure small businesses get through another period of hardship.
Tuesday, 16 November 2021
Benefits of a pop-up shop
Pop-up shops are a nifty way for businesses that are looking to get into physical retail to test the waters before taking the leap, but they also offer a whole heap of benefits to businesses of all shapes and sizes. In this article, we’ll cover the ins and outs of pop-up shops, including what they’re all about, who can open one, the benefits pop-up shops can offer, and how to get started.