These days, delivery is often stated by consumers, as one of the most important factors which influences their buying decision. With the rise of next and same day deliveries, customers expect a lot in terms of delivery and if your business doesn’t measure up, they have no problem heading over to your competitors. So, how
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Christmas in July: How to prepare for record sales
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Christmas has always been an important season for retailers looking to capitalise on holiday spending. But nailing seasonal sales requires months of preparation, which means that for most retailers, Christmas is already in full swing by July. This year, a weaker pound means British products are particularly attractive to overseas customers looking to get more
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Quick guide to optimising inbound logistics costs
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One of the most expensive aspects of running a business can be the costs of logistics. It is imperative to focus on the opportunities to reduce costs – but at the same time, think laterally about how to do so. Doing it the wrong way can produce disastrous outcomes and wind up costing more in
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Fleet maintenance tips for the summer
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Summer is knocking at the door and with it comes the hot weather and higher humidity. Summer is the busiest season for roadways and as the temperatures rise, fleet vehicles are prone to new hazards and additional maintenance requirements. Extreme heat can cause extra stress on vehicle components such as; the engine, wheels and brake
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Can you afford to leave your business unprotected from shrinkage?
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Retail is a cut-throat industry. The margins are thin, competition is intense, and the barrier to entry are nearly non-existent. To top it off, retailers of all sizes are facing the looming threat of e-commerce giants like Amazon chewing away market share. Some problems affect small retailers disproportionately. Shrinkage is one of them. Shrinkage is
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On-demand Warehousing: does it work for your business?
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As we all know, e-commerce has grown exponentially over the last 15 years, from the days of Amazon and a few net-only retailers to being the cornerstone of nearly every retailer’s omni-channel strategy. £133 billion was spent online with UK retailers in 2016 and, understandably, SMEs are keen to secure a slice for themselves. However,
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Do government manifestos lack an agenda for trade?
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Recently, we surveyed our members to see how they want the next government to support trade. The opinions expressed by businesses across the UK and the policies they want pursued did not necessarily chime with those outlined in the three main parties’ manifestos released last week. The Tory manifestos stance on Corporation Tax was music to
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How Article 50 and Brexit will affect small businesses
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The triggering of Article 50 means the UK now has two years to negotiate exit terms with the EU, with plans to reach an agreement by March 2019. While no official changes will take place until then, businesses are beginning to think about the impact of Brexit and how they will need to adapt to
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Businesses can help navigate the labyrinth of Brexit complexity
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Business has the evidence, ideas and the solutions that will get Britain a better deal from Brexit negotiations, CBI President Paul Drechsler says at the CBI Annual Dinner. Drechsler calls on the next government, whoever they are, to set up a Business Brexit Taskforce in their first 50 days to crack the most complex issues. The
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Global change makes investors bullish in emerging markets
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The expectation of more protectionist regulation under Trump in the US is contributing to a bullish approach to emerging markets, particularly in Asia. This is one view expressed at the prestigious Finance Workshop hosted on Lake Como by the leading Italian think tank, The European House – Ambrosetti. In a panel discussion entitled What are
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