Monday, 10 May 2021
The key to success for many businesses, no matter how big or small, is recurring revenue and one of the best ways to get your hands on that is by turning single sales into repeat customers. But how do you turn a first-time shopper into a loyal customer, we hear you cry?
Thursday, 06 May 2021
The world of payments has evolved significantly over recent decades with safer and more convenient payment methods being introduced and overtaking the popularity of traditional routes. For example, with face-to-face transactions, we’ve shifted from cash to magnetic swipe to chip & pin, and most recently contactless and mobile payments have taken the crown as the consumer payment method of choice.
Friday, 23 April 2021
Inventory management has always been one of the most challenging aspects of running a business - have too much and you run the risk of waste, have too little and you could disappoint customers - it’s enough to send a shiver down any business owner’s spine. It’s all about striking the right balance, but how? Modern-day technology can provide the solution, and in this article, we’ll explain how tPOS can help you nail inventory management and get creative with your stock.
Wednesday, 14 April 2021
When you think about running a business, receipt printing probably isn’t the thing that springs to mind first. It might not be the most exciting element of business ownership, but it’s an important one. While you’re under no legal obligation to offer receipts in the retail sector, many customers still want proof of purchase, so failure to supply one could land you in an uncomfortable position, potentially dealing with an angry customer.
Wednesday, 14 April 2021
Taking on an apprentice can offer major business benefits and ultimately result in a new pool of home-grown talent for your company. Apprenticeships are all about earning while learning - your new prodigy will work alongside you or other experienced staff members with the aim of achieving a work-based qualification at the end.
Tuesday, 13 April 2021
Online retail is booming right now, it’s been on an upwards trajectory for some time but the pandemic and accompanying restrictions have left many consumers little choice but to head to the web for their shopping fix. In 2019 the percentage of all shopping done digitally was nearing 20% but in 2020 the numbers have soared with British online sales pushing £100 billion by the end of the year.
Friday, 09 April 2021
There are plenty of online marketing tools out there which won’t cost you a penny and you can start using them now. If you're looking for some serious insights into your online marketing, then look no further than Google Analytics. This really is the bread and butter of understanding how your customers and prospects are behaving on your website.
Friday, 09 April 2021
Advertising is one of the pillars of business success, no matter how big or small the business in question is - it’s what grabs consumer attention, puts you on their radar, and ultimately turns them into paying customers. But spreading the word about your fantastic small business can seem tricky when you have a tight marketing budget, so in this article, we’ll cover 13 ways to market your business on a budget.
Friday, 26 March 2021
Accepting card payments is a staple these days for businesses big and small - card payments are the most popular way of transacting for consumers. For that reason, there’s now a sizeable market when it comes to payments providers vying for business owners’ custom, which has its pros and cons.