Business growth
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.
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.
Tuesday, 01 December 2020
The smallest small businesses in the world
Have you heard about the book shop built for only one customer in Lisbon? Or what about the Italian cinema that can only accommodate 63 viewers at a time? If the answer is no, you’re in luck. We’ve travelled far and wide to discover the world’s smallest spaces used by small businesses. So, grab your teeny tiny suitcase and take a tour through our list of the brilliantly bizarre. 1. Cinema Dei Piccoli – Cinema
Tuesday, 01 December 2020
Businesses call for discounted car parks this Christmas
The number of empty shops on UK high streets has skyrocketed as a result of the global health crisis. And, as such, there is believed to be nearly 40% fewer visitors than last year. So, as we return to the tier system, we sought to find out what independent businesses think local councils can do to help drive footfall around Christmas.
Tuesday, 10 November 2020
How to run a small business from home successfully
Whether you’ve always dreamt of working from home and love the idea of bringing home the bacon from the comfort of your own four walls, or the events of 2020 (we won’t mention the C-word) have left you no other choice, the key to nailing it is proper preparation. From regulations and legalities to communication and technology there’s quite a lot to think about, so in this article, we’ll be going through everything you need to know to be set up for success.
Wednesday, 28 October 2020
Why it's not a bad time to start a business
If you’ve been sitting on a business idea for some time now, waiting for the right moment to pounce, we wouldn’t blame you for assuming the pandemic of 2020 and it’s financial impact make now an inopportune moment. Happily, we’re here to tell you that’s not the case, instead, 2020 might well be the perfect time to start a business. Think we’re crazy? Read on to find out why.
Wednesday, 28 October 2020
6 tips to help you be more efficient
Running a business can be hard work, with lots of plates to spin. To help you be more efficient, we've put together these 6 top tips: The best way for you to stay on track is by simply writing down exactly what you need to do for that day.
Thursday, 22 October 2020
The benefits of ordering and paying at the table
Let’s be honest, unless you’re a restauranteur, the idea of offering a table service option in your hospitality business probably wasn’t on your radar until the crazy events of 2020 unfolded. There’s no point reminiscing on the good old days when you could get within two-metres of a customer without panicking about the repercussions, we are where we are and businesses wanting to remain competitive, not to mention above board, need to keep up to thrive.
Tuesday, 20 October 2020
Getting ready for Christmas in hospitality
We’ve come to the end of summer in one of the craziest years, and while it feels like we don’t know what’s to come next week - never mind a couple of months, for businesses in the hospitality sector looking to claw back some revenue following the devastating impact of COVID-19, now’s the time to start thinking towards Christmas. Yep, if you listen hard enough you can hear a muffled ho ho ho through the big man’s face mask. Start planning now and you’ll leave yourself ample time to nail it, bring in as many guests as possible, and see out 2020 with a bang.
