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Monday, 18 January 2021
Lockdown grants available for businesses
Another national lockdown began on the 4th January, forcing many businesses to close or adapt the way they trade again,and the government acted fast to offer additional support for businesses in the form of grants and schemes. In this article, we’ll cover the latest financial support on offer to businesses, as well as a couple of existing schemes you might be eligible to apply for.
Thursday, 31 December 2020
Why 2021 is the right time to invest in a card machine
2020 was a year like no other in recent history, we don’t need to tell you that. With so many elements of life up in the air, one thing held firm throughout and that was spending habits - British consumers, on the whole, made a remarkable shift towards cashless.
Wednesday, 30 December 2020
What is affiliate marketing?
As a small business owner, you’re no doubt aware of the importance of marketing - it’s how you let consumers know about your business, attract new customers, and ultimately boost your revenue and sales. In the marketing arena, there are tonnes of tools at your disposal, from email and SEO to social media and pay per click, and with so much involved in the day to day running of your business, it can be difficult to keep up with the latest marketing trends.
Monday, 21 December 2020
The ultimate marketing calendar for small businesses
"There's only one thing worse than being busy, and that's not being busy." Whoever said that must have worked in the retail or hospitality sector.
Monday, 21 December 2020
How to host a virtual event
A matter of months ago the idea of a virtual event might have sounded like something out of a sci-fi thriller set decades in the future, but at the back end of 2020 virtual events have become the new normal. Lord knows we’ve all got to grips with Zoom calls this year, in fact, by the end of November 2020 the platform reported a whopping 1.7 million daily active users in the UK alone. The takeaway? Virtual events are where it’s at.
Monday, 21 December 2020
Are online payments secure?
In 2020 (and in no small part thanks to COVID-19), online shopping and payments are at an all-time high, up 129% compared to the same time last year, but how safe are online payments? When online payments were in their infancy there was widespread uncertainty about just how safe it was to hand your card details over online, and while thankfully online payment security has improved significantly, there are still some consumers (typically older generations) as well as businesses afraid to take the plunge.
Friday, 18 December 2020
Small business awards you could enter
Small businesses are the backbone of society in the UK, they nurture local economies, keep money close to home, and provide much-needed support to local communities and neighbourhoods. Running a business is challenging at any time, but never more so than in 2020 when the COVID-19 pandemic has wreaked havoc, so our much-loved small business owners deserve all the praise they can get for keeping us fed, watered, pampered, and looked after during the most...dare we say it, unprecedented of times.
Friday, 18 December 2020
The do's and don'ts of Tweeting
Twitter is a social media platform like no other, offering opportunities for engagement and two-way dialogue for small business owners looking to build a loyal consumer base. On average, Twitter boasts 460,000 new users every day (yes, day!) and if that’s pricked your ears up, wait until we hit you with some additional cold, hard stats:
Friday, 18 December 2020
8 gadgets every small business needs
As a small business owner life can get pretty hectic - you’re wearing multiple hats and spinning several plates at any one time - so any technology that can ease your load has got to be a good thing, right? Whether you’re a veteran small business owner looking to increase your productivity and let’s face it, make your life that bit easier, or you’re a total newbie getting ready to launch your small business and want to arm yourself with all the tools you’ll need, we’ve got you covered.