For helpful business advice on topics from how to get your business up and running, to how to use social media to find more customers, these useful articles will help you get ahead of your competition.
As a small business trying to stay on top in your industry and local market, being pro-active in your customer support is essential to keeping customers happy with their growing demands for instantaneous service. But, I know it’s hard to do. That’s why I’ve devised these 9 tips to help you give the best customer […]
Chances are you’ve already crossed paths with the new polymer £10 note; the latest instalment in the ongoing changes to British currency. But on top of that, digital payment options are undoubtedly on the rise, with the likes of Apple Pay and Android Pay becoming accessible to more people. So how much longer will actual […]
If you handle personally identifiable information about EU citizens, you need to know about GDPR. It will give EU citizens ultimate control over the personal data that companies hold about them. As citizens, it’s great news. However as business owners, it seems to be causing some concern – though compliance isn’t as scary it’s sometimes […]
In light of the recent announcement that Toys R Us in the USA are filing for bankruptcy, this article is written to cajole, challenge, and hopefully act as a cattle prod to strategically re-think your business. The speed of change in the business world is increasing. Global markets and borders, despite Brexit, are opening. There […]
The thing about opportunity cost is that it is the one thing most business people never stop to consider. The problem with that is if you don’t think about it, or cultivate a deep understanding of it, your business will never reach its potential. The downside to an understanding is that it can bind us […]
There are ways of financing pretty much anything you need to run your business these days – the difficulty is in knowing what the funding options are, and deciding on the best one for your business. The same applies if you need a new van. One option, of course, is to buy the van outright. […]
As the Internet becomes ever more present in our lives, the popularity of independent review sites is exploding. Rather than asking friends and family about good places to eat or for a recommended tradesperson, we’re asking the Internet. As more and more people are looking for subjective views of what to expect from a company, […]
With Brexit negotiations underway, we are all bracing ourselves and hoping for positive news. Negotiations are taking place to discuss complex issues. Both parties entered these negotiations from different view points. Somewhere within this two year process, it is hoped a settlement can be reached. There has to be give and take on both sides. […]
The festival season is in full swing for another year. Many of us realise that this can be a lucrative business opportunity, but it is also a lot of hard work. The question I see being asked, especially among small businesses, is… Is it worth it? So in this article I’m going to take a […]
In the first part of this article, the focus was primarily on marketing. Marketing is the engine that drives a business. Whilst there may be numerous reasons why a slow down in sales has occurred, it is important to review your marketing strategies and tactics, measuring their efficiency and effectiveness whenever possible. Most industries are […]