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How to safeguard your hotel effectivelyBusiness Advice8th October 2019How to safeguard your hotel effectively

Whether already owning, or in the process of running, your own hotelier business, one aspect which should always be at the forefront for every hotel is safety, and your guests’ safety is paramount to your business. Here, we offer a brief overview of how you

How can private cars be used in commercial situations?Business Advice3rd October 2019How can private cars be used in commercial situations?

When private cars for commercial use is mentioned, the first thing that comes to mind is Del Trotter selling hooky goods out of the back door of his three-wheel Reliant Robin. But throughout the UK, many industries put the car to its test in aiding day to day

How to cut your company’s carbon footprint through innovative packaging designBusiness Advice26th September 2019How to cut your company’s carbon footprint through innovative packaging design

Taking a look at this issue in more detail, Rich Quelch, Global Head of Marketing at specialist packaging provider Lifestyle Packaging, explains the business benefits on offer to those investing in “green” packaging design and how to do it successfully.

Every great startup has its genesis in a problemBusiness Advice26th September 2019Every great startup has its genesis in a problem

According to a study published last year by CB insights, the number one reason startups fail is lack of market need for their product. Startups succeed when they have technology or a business model that solves a pain point in a scalable way.

Customer Service in the Automotive IndustryBusiness Advice23rd September 2019Customer Service in the Automotive Industry

Combining good quality customer service, (a concept we have become accustomed to), with purchasing a car, is key to sale success. Here with Lookers Mercedes, who offer a wide range of Mercedes Finance, we assess customer service in the automotive industry.

Could supplements help reduce staff sick days?Business Advice23rd September 2019Could supplements help reduce staff sick days?

All employers – large, medium and small – face the issue of corporate wellbeing, and many businesses struggle with the issue of staff sickness. But could absenteeism be reduced if companies supplied their staff with health supplements, as suggested by nutr

A career in fashion after education- what are your options?Business Advice19th September 2019A career in fashion after education- what are your options?

From a career in fashion-related finance, to discovering a role in communications, the opportunities are varied. Take a look at what’s out there, and explore some careers that you might not have thought of.

How can you market your business efficiently?Business Advice17th September 2019How can you market your business efficiently?

Companies have been marketing their business in weird and wonderful ways for centuries, but, in 2019, what is the best way to draw in, and retain a solid customer base through strategic marketing. For example, when you think of Nike, you think of ‘Just Do It

Why Employee Training Is Crucial in 2019Business Advice16th September 2019Why Employee Training Is Crucial in 2019

Staff members will become unmotivated as they are unable to fulfill their role to their potential. The results which come of training your staff to a sufficient level may appear to be inevitable. However, don’t take them for granted; they can prove particula

What makes customers stay loyal to a brand?Business Advice16th September 2019What makes customers stay loyal to a brand?

The probability of selling a product or service to an existing customer is 60-70%, with 65% of a company’s business said to come from existing customers. Here, we will look at exactly what it is that makes customers stay loyal to a brand.

How SME businesses can harness alternative data to create new sources of revenue and make better decisionsBusiness Advice12th September 2019How SME businesses can harness alternative data to create new sources of revenue and make better decisions

Data privacy and protection have never been so prominent in public consciousness. In early 2018, the Facebook-Cambridge Analytica data scandal shocked the world, revealing that the personal data of millions of people’s Facebook accounts was being harvested f

What businesses are learning from sportBusiness Advice30th August 2019What businesses are learning from sport

The passion, psychology and nature of sport is winning over business leaders who are using lessons from champions to shape their businesses. Alison Brinkworth takes a closer look at how success on the field can translate into the boardroom.

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