Business growth

For the second year running the famous music festival Glastonbury was cancelled because of Covid-19. But just because Glastonbury is cancelled, it doesn’t mean you and your team can’t enjoy your own ‘Glasto’ playlist at work to help keep you all motivated throughout the summer months.  This playlist was keenly debated amongst our music enthusiasts, but finally we have come up with what we think is a truly great Glastonbury playlist. 

The key to success for many businesses, no matter how big or small, is recurring revenue and one of the best ways to get your hands on that is by turning single sales into repeat customers. But how do you turn a first-time shopper into a loyal customer, we hear you cry? 

There are plenty of online marketing tools out there which won’t cost you a penny and you can start using them now.   If you're looking for some serious insights into your online marketing, then look no further than Google Analytics. This really is the bread and butter of understanding how your customers and prospects are behaving on your website. 

So you’re thinking of starting your own business? Firstly, let us say congratulations! Having the drive and passion to follow your dreams and turn them into a reality is no mean feat, and for that, you deserve an almighty pat on the back. But taking that leap into the world of business ownership isn’t as straightforward as some might think, and there’s plenty to think about before you can embark on this exciting new journey.

Now lockdown measures are beginning to ease and UK consumers are venturing back outside of the house, it’s a crucial time for retail stores to begin their road to recovery. Here at takepayments, we’re all about supporting small businesses, so we’ve put together seven top tips for boosting sales in your store post-lockdown, and getting your business back on track.