Tuesday, 01 December 2020
The number of empty shops on UK high streets has skyrocketed as a result of the global health crisis. And, as such, there is believed to be nearly 40% fewer visitors than last year. So, as we return to the tier system, we sought to find out what independent businesses think local councils can do to help drive footfall around Christmas.
Tuesday, 10 November 2020
Whether you’ve always dreamt of working from home and love the idea of bringing home the bacon from the comfort of your own four walls, or the events of 2020 (we won’t mention the C-word) have left you no other choice, the key to nailing it is proper preparation. From regulations and legalities to communication and technology there’s quite a lot to think about, so in this article, we’ll be going through everything you need to know to be set up for success.
Tuesday, 10 November 2020
With more Brits than ever heading to the web to purchase goods and services, there’s no time like the present for online retailers to up their selling game. Thanks to the COVID pandemic of 2020, online shopping is soaring at an all-time high:
Tuesday, 10 November 2020
For small businesses operating at a regional level the key to success is bringing in enough localised custom as possible, and local SEO is one of the most effective tools at your disposal. So, let’s take a deep dive into the world of local SEO and give you 10 top tips to improve yours.
Tuesday, 10 November 2020
There are lots of free tools out there for you to create marketing material for your business, however for this blog, we're going to focus on Canva. Canva is a fantastic free tool that allows you to create custom templates, such as posters, leaflets, social posts, cards, logos… the list is endless! It's simple to use and even includes many free assets you can use to design the perfect template for you.
Thursday, 05 November 2020
A Facebook business page is a simple way to make it easier for people to find out more about your business and share up to date information with your followers. You’ll need a personal Facebook account to be able to create a business page, it won’t be visible to your friends, unless you share it with them (which you’ll probably want to do!)
Thursday, 05 November 2020
Getting started on Instagram is incredibly simple, and the creative abilities within the app are vast so you can engage with your audience in a variety of ways. From Reels, Live Videos, Polls and posts.
Wednesday, 04 November 2020
There’s been a buzz around takepayments for a while. In this article, we’ll tell you everything you need to know about beepaid and how it could benefit your business (after all, that’s what we’re all about). In its purest form, beepaid is an invoicing app that makes getting paid easier and safer than ever before.
Wednesday, 04 November 2020
For businesses looking to stand out from the crowd online, it’s mega important they show in the first page of consumer search results, and not only that but as high up in the rankings as possible: Getting seen on the first page of results can work wonders for small businesses, driving more traffic to their website and heightening their profile, but how do you achieve it?