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Monday, 27 September 2021
What is Clubhouse and can my small business use it?
It’s no exaggeration to say the rise of social media since its inception in the noughties has been astronomical, and today, more than half of the world’s population uses at least one social media platform. While to begin with social media was all about just that, socialising, it’s since turned into a marketing battlefield for businesses big and small, and offers huge potential when it comes to reaching consumers.
Tuesday, 21 September 2021
What are Google's Local Services Ads?
No doubt you’re all too aware of the power of Google for businesses - it’s an absolute behemoth in the online arena and over 92% of all internet searches on conducted using Google. That equates to a pretty mind-blowing 70,000 every second! Essentially, it makes it absolutely critical that all businesses make the most of the tools they have on offer for getting noticed by potential customers.
Monday, 13 September 2021
Why do I need a website for my small business?
Deciding whether your business needs a website or not can be a tricky choice to make: While it is possible to run a successful business without a website, the simple fact of the matter is that in 2021, it’s never been more important to invest in a website for your business.
Wednesday, 01 September 2021
How to optimise images for your business' website
Having an online presence is a must for businesses in 2021 since 80% of consumers head to the web to browse and compare their options before making a purchasing decision. There’s a lot to think about when it comes to your business’ website, from content and SEO to site design and marketing, but a super important element in success is images, more specifically, ensuring they’re optimised.
Tuesday, 31 August 2021
Free online survey tools for small businesses
We’ve all heard the old chestnut ‘there aren’t enough hours in a day’, but as a small business owner you truly understand how that feels. The to-do list of a small business owner never gets any shorter - it’s no easy task to run a successful company - but it’s one you’re super passionate about, and we want to help you make it a triumph.
Friday, 20 August 2021
How do I take card payments?
Customer: Can I pay by card? Cashier: Sorry, we only accept cash.
Friday, 20 August 2021
Business lessons from Marvel Studios
After so long without any Marvel films we are starting to see some new releases from this huge movie universe. There are now three Marvel shows currently streaming on Disney+ and a new Black Widow movie. And with all these great new releases, we thought we would reflect on some of the great life/business lessons that we have learnt so far from this amazing success story.
Thursday, 05 August 2021
How to use Snapchat to advertise your business
Since its inception in 2011, Snapchat has become one of the biggest social media platforms in the market, boasting a whopping 218 million daily active users worldwide. Although the likes of Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter continue to see more users each month, Snapchat offers a fresh marketing angle for small businesses looking to up their customer base - particularly if their target audience is younger generations of consumers.
Friday, 25 June 2021
Alternatives to online food ordering systems for takeaways and restaurants
Us Brits are a nation of takeaway lovers, and never more so than during the past year or so. We needed to get our top-quality, effort-free food fix, and since eating out was off the menu, ordering in boomed. The food service delivery market is valued in the region of a whopping £8.5 billion and experts don’t expect this trend to go anywhere, any time soon, even once the country fully re-opens.