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Retailers: get ahead of seasonal trends

Growth and strategy

3 March 2017

Technology changes the way we shop, and how shop owners can plan their stock...

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Pancake Day: why not take a break?

Kelly Jones (Owner, The Manchester Cakehouse) in

Starting up

27 February 2017

The Manchester Cakehouse shows us how to treat your business this Pancake Day

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Business after Brexit: what SMEs think

Growth and strategy

24 February 2017

What do small business owners think about the UK's withdrawal from the EU?

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How to build a brand using social media

Marketing and brand

24 February 2017

You might have some social followers, but how do you turn them into a community?

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Why more mums are launching businesses

Starting up

24 February 2017

What the trend of 'productive parents' means for the UK business landscape

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Handling negativity when starting up

Workplace and wellbeing

24 February 2017

Starting up is hard, but it can be even harder if you're faced with criticism

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Why losing our local shops matters

Business news and opinion

20 February 2017

The loss of a local shop is devastating for the owner, and the UK as a whole.

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Five ways your business will benefit from social media

Digital and innovation

13 February 2017

If you haven't embraced social media in your business, what are you waiting for? Take a look at AXA's top ways social is what's best for business.

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Valentine's marketing: ideas for SMEs

Marketing and brand

10 February 2017

What can your small business offer to attract customers this Valentine's Day?

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Valentine's marketing: ideas for SMEs

Motivation and fun

10 February 2017

What can your small business offer to attract customers this Valentine's Day?

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Stay On Top Of Trends With Social Media

Growth and strategy

7 February 2017

Here's how beauticians can be at the forefront of social media trends

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SMEs: prepare for growth in 2017

Growth and strategy

7 February 2017

Why are small business owners increasing their growth predictions for 2017?

Thanking Britain's Retailers
Thank you for making Christmas happen

Motivation and fun

31 January 2017

For generations, Britain’s local shops have been helping to bring families together and make Christmas happen – so we wanted to say a little thank you.

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How to write a retail marketing strategy

Marketing and brand

25 January 2017

After the January sales, now is the perfect time to plan your 2017 strategy

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How to improve staff morale in January

Motivation and fun

20 January 2017

Make sure you're doing all you can to help your employees beat the January blues