Business growth
Friday, 15 October 2021
The contactless amount is increasing to £100
The spending limit using contactless was upped from £30 to £45 last April, and it’s set to rise once more today, 15th October, this time more than double to £100 per transaction. So, with that in mind, in this article we’ll cover: The simple answer is because consumers want it to. The demand for contactless payments is sky high, and the increase from £30 to £40 put a spotlight on its popularity:
Monday, 11 October 2021
What is customer satisfaction in retail?
Customer satisfaction is business 101 for anyone in the retail sector - nail it and it could work wonders for your bottom lines. Fail to deliver and it could spell disaster. But in such a competitive and challenging marketplace, how do businesses get their hands on and maintain a high level of customer satisfaction?
Monday, 11 October 2021
What to do and what not to do when hiring a new employee
Bringing on a new member of staff can be a really exciting time for businesses - not only does it show you’re heading in the right direction i.e. growing and flourishing as a business, but it means you’ll have an extra pair of hands to take on some of your workload. That being said, there’s plenty to consider when it comes down to the details of bringing someone on board, and it’s super important you put in the effort required as hiring the wrong person can be a costly mistake.
Tuesday, 28 September 2021
What does agile working mean and how can I use it in my small business?
The way we’ve all been working in 2020 has changed pretty dramatically from years gone by, who’d have thought as many of us as we are would be managing to work from home? This shift to new ways of working has prompted many to question the status quo - do we need to be shackled to desks from nine to five in order to get the job done?
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.
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.
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.
Wednesday, 16 June 2021
Online resources to help you and your business succeed
‘Never stop learning’ is what we’re often told. But when you own a business, this is particularly true. As an owner of a small business, there are always things you can be doing and ideas you can gain inspiration from, particularly in the limitless online world.
Monday, 14 June 2021
Underdog footballers and SMEs
Many elite footballers had to fight hard to get to the top. And we’d like to think that you’ll be able to take some inspiration from these underdog footballers who went above and beyond what others thought possible. These days Ian Wright is a ‘national treasure’, whilst Arsenal fans will remember him for his incredible goal-scoring feats. But this wasn’t always the case.
