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Friday, 27 September 2019
7 documentaries every small business owner needs to see
Inspiration comes from everywhere. It might be a conversation you overheard at your local coffee shop, an idea that sprung to you in the shower, a competitor that’s leading the way...or a documentary you cosy up to on a Saturday night. Well, if you need a bit of direction when it comes to what you put on the box, look no further, because here are seven contenders that might help you conjure up your next business move.
Wednesday, 25 September 2019
5 big brands that have reinvented themselves
Whether you’re killing it in the business world or not, evolving your company is paramount to your success because the market’s constantly changing - whatever industry you’re in. So, whether it’s what you sell, how you sell it or the way you position yourself, to stay competitive, you’ve got to move with it. Need a bit of inspiration? Here are five big brands who’ve shown us all how it’s done.
Wednesday, 11 September 2019
What does the card surcharge ban mean for merchants?
The credit surcharge ban came into play on 13th January 2018 and meant businesses could no longer add a surcharge to credit or debit card purchases anywhere in the European Economic Area (EEA). For anyone wanting to dig a little deeper into the fine print, the update was part of a new set of EU regulations called the European Payment Services Directive 2 - we’re about to break it down into human language here though.
Tuesday, 03 September 2019
What is Samsung Pay?
Samsung Pay allows you to make payments using a Samsung device. You can store your card details in an e-wallet on your phone, tablet or even smart watch, so you don’t need to use your card or enter your PIN every time you want to make a transaction. It launched in the UK in May 2017, so it’s relatively new technology, but it’s grown in popularity every year.
Friday, 09 August 2019
5 apps to improve your productivity.
Remember a time when the most distracting thing about having a mobile phone was playing Snake on your Nokia 3310? Now with 4G technology (soon to be 5G), phones are so much more than a way to speak to people. They now allow us instant connectivity to everything happening on the planet, whether that be on social media, email or through news websites.
Tuesday, 04 June 2019
Foods to keep you productive
Think about a car: what does it need in order to function correctly? It needs some kind of fuel. Without this, a car will not go anywhere!
