Four re-booted business resolutions to keep for the rest 2018
If you’ve already failed with your new gym regime or with your attempt to complete dry January, could there be some changes you could be making for your business instead? more»
Customers
A universal 5p plastic bag charge would be welcomed by local shop owners
An organisation representing the UK's local convenience stores has backed government proposals to extend the 5p plastic carrier bag charge to every small shop in England. more»
Why your pet dog could be your best marketing tool
Independent retail owners who keep pets in their physical stores receive a total annual income boost of around £59.7m, research from American Express has shown. more»
Half of UK shoppers want to customise their contactless payment limit
Some 48 per cent of British consumers want the option of setting their own contactless payment limit, after a majority of retailers backed an increase to the current ceiling. more»
Still using your personal Hotmail address? You might want to consider a rebrand
New survey findings have confirmed that generic email addresses, whether hosted by Yahoo, Hotmail or Gmail, are giving off an air of unprofessionalism that could be costing your business vital custom. more»
How to ensure your electronic contracts are legally binding
What hidden dangers should business owners be guarding against when it comes to signing contracts electronically? more»
Overlooking these six online “must-haves” costs high street independents £6.1bn a year
With two-thirds of UK consumers looking up a shop online before visiting, inaccurate information could be costing independent high street stores up to £6.1bn a year in lost sales. more»
Five lessons for developing strong business relationships with clients
In the commercial world, developing meaningful business partnerships with your clients can be difficult and taxing. Follow these top tips to help you develop a great business relationship with customers. more»
Setting up a content marketing strategy in four steps
Content marketing is a great way of getting your message across to potential and existing customers due to its affordability, credibility and creative accessibility, but many small business owners wince at the thought of actually creating a strategy. more»
Unreasonable contract demands see half of small firms turn down paid work
A new study has revealed one in two small business owners lost out on sales worth £10,000 in the last 12 months after unreasonable demands forced them to reject contracts. more»
