Research has found that consumers are more likely to be turning their backs on stores, banks and energy companies due to inferior customer service rather than price.
Category: Advice
Business advice to help you grow your SME and small & medium sized company and help you grow your company
Finding the right staff
I’ve recently done some informal research with SME’s in IT and related areas about issues hindering growth. Surprisingly, with 2.63m people unemployed in the UK, the top ranking problem they were facing was finding the right staff.
London 2012 Games first: TfL officials to provide live travel advice to businesses on Twitter
For the first time in Olympic and Paralympic Games history, Games officials will be giving travel advice to businesses over Twitter with Transport for London (TfL), O2 and The Zetter Hotel in London taking part in a live Twitter chat to help Britain’s employers plan their transport ahead of the London 2012 Games.
Are you cookie compliant?
Last May, the EU Privacy and Communications Directive came into force which stated that all non-essential cookies used on websites must be clearly identified to the website’s users and that the website users must consent to the cookies being used (on an opt in basis).
It’s time to talk; Acas launches new guidance
Acas, the workplace relations experts, have launched new guidance to help managers have difficult conversations in the workplace.
Cohabiting couple? Don’t trust your business to luck
Cohabiting couples who run a business together need to cut out complacency and take appropriate measures to protect themselves and their business should the relationship break down.
How the websites of insolvent businesses could be a step up on the online ladder
Although the number of retailers going into administration has fallen since 2008, there is still a steady stream of established names disappearing from the high street. But is there life in the domain names past death? Alex Wares, managing director at search marketing agency Mediarun explains
Why generic keyword domain names are so valuable to your business marketing
Some companies are sitting on the sidelines, sticking to their outdated traditional marketing strategies, other companies are quickly gobbling up all the best generic domain names related to their products, services, and locations. Here we explain the power of keyword domains and the role they can play in strategic marketing.
A guide to getting paid & chasing debts
As we recently reported outstanding debts to small and medium-sized business stood at a record £35.3bn at the end of last year – and large companies have been identified as the main culprits. To help make sure that your business does not join this statistic we asked solicitor and MD of ContractStore Giles Dixon to provide some easy to follow guidance.
Working out your next steps on the road to business growth: Part 3 – Implementation
You’ve developed your plan to grow your business and you’re ready to go – now comes the implementation.
Five Green Money Saving Tips For Your Office
Richard Costin explains how contrary to popular belief businesses of all sizes can make significant savings by going green.
BSI launches new standard to promote greater consumer confidence
BSI has launched a new standard to boost consumer confidence and trust in financial advice and planning services.
Why food business owners can’t afford to ignore social media
Increasing amounts of us are turning to social networks to share our meals and foodie inspiration. What does this mean for food business and restaurant marketing?
Sunday Trading during the Olympic Games: What it means to employers
The Bill to suspend Sunday Trading Laws during the Olympic and Paralympic Games received Royal Assent today after it passed the remaining stages in the House of Commons last night.
Working out your next steps on the road to business growth: Part 2 – Planning
My second instalment on how to grow your business
