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With business growth, problems can feel difficult and stressful. It is beneficial to have a plan in place for when growing pains arise. Below we’ve created a list of 18 common obstacles to company growth and ways to deal with them. 1. Customer Retention Research the reasons customers use your business. 2. Creating Effective Marketing … Read more
When you apply for jobs, you will see a lot of terrible ads that make you wonder how the company can present itself in such an unattractive way. On the other hand, however, many businesses are not aware of what is wrong with their ads and they spend hours wondering why they receive so few … Read more
When a product you buy turns out to be faulty, you are protected by statutory customer rights. In addition to that, guarantees and warranties can be of additional help if you have any problems with the seller. Many people think that they are the same thing, but, in reality, there are certain differences between the … Read more
If you have a passion for taking care of people’s hair and qualifications that allow you to do it professionally, you should consider opening your own salon. This way, you could be your own boss and you could decide on the whole concept of your business. The first step to opening a hairdresser is thinking … Read more
Each day we use credit cards to pay for products and services we purchase. Nevertheless, not many people know what actually happens ‘behind the scenes’ when we put the card in the card reader. All payments can be processed thanks to merchant services, which refer to a range of financial services allowing businesses to handle … Read more
Many small businesses find business rates stressful. Dealing with business rates can be a surprise for new companies and some didn’t know they existed. Our short guide should help understand the basics of business rates, such as what they are and how to calculate them. What Are Business Rates? Business rates are property tax on … Read more
Well, OfGem is the Office of Gas and Electricity Markets. They are a non-ministerial government department and an independent National Regulatory Authority, with the role of protecting consumers now and in the future by writing guidelines that deliver a fairer, greener energy system. The term “non-ministerial department within the UK Government” is a specific status … Read more
As temperatures drop below zero, protecting water pipes from freezing or bursting should be a top priority for businesses. Think CHIL: CRISIS PLAN – Be prepared, research how to use your stopcock and have an emergency kit that includes clean, fresh drinking water should a pipe burst. HEAT – Consider leaving the heating in an … Read more
Lockdown restrictions have left many venues in unfortunate financial circumstances meaning that, when the world re-opens, saving money wherever possible is a priority. You can cut your business’ energy bill by between 10-20% through only a few simple, cheap measures. There is a financial urgency to take action. More than this, improving your energy efficiency … Read more
Growing your business is one of the hardest tasks that company owners face. Did you know that over 95 per cent of small start-ups will fail within the first five years? Oberlo gives some statistics into the reality of growing your business, but this can be overcome with desire and patience. Check out these 8 … Read more