Monthly Archives: June 2021

How to Collaborate Without Wasting Time

by Anna Johansson • June 8, 2021 • 0 Comments

Collaboration starts when you have the right people working together.

Win a chance to sell into China with Alibaba

by Anna Jordan • June 8, 2021 • 0 Comments

Originally written by Anna Jordan on Small Business
Alibaba is giving UK small businesses the chance to get help growing their market into China.
Alibaba Group’s Tmall Global, the largest cross-border ecommerce platform in China, today announced the launch of the UK and Ireland edition of Go Global 11.11 Pitch Fest. The event will provide an opportunity for small and medium-sized businesses to be fast-tracked into the world’s biggest shopping event, Alibaba’s 11.11 Global Shopping Festival.
Eligible brands can register to pitch their products to an Alibaba expert panel to receive valuable advice on how to grow their business in China. Selected businesses will also get marketing advice and be pitched to famous Chinese influencers.
Following on from the Success of Pitch Fest 2020, it will be opened up to British and Irish companies for the first time. The 2020 event saw more than 31,000 overseas brands taking part and, of those, 2,600 of those took part in 11.11 for the first time. During the 11-day period, $494m worth of goods from UK businesses were sold, showing strong demand for UK products among Chinese consumers.
All brands that apply will receive a follow up one-to-one consultation with a Tmall Global Expert and a bespoke report

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5 ways you can increase revenue by using your extra space

by Anna Jordan • June 8, 2021 • 0 Comments

Originally written by Anna Jordan on Small Business
SMEs have had a difficult time over the pandemic and want to boost their revenue as much as possible.
Luggage storage firm Bounce has five simple ideas to help you get more income and footfall with minimum effort.
Add a return bar service
A return bar accepts packages from the customers to ship back to the seller. They’re a point of contact for the customer – similar to the Post Office, but specifically for local businesses dealing with online returns. There are no set-up fees and it’ll encourage footfall into your establishment.
>See also: What can I do if an EU customer refuses delivery of goods sold and returns them?
Offer package acceptance
You could be the point of contact for the ‘sorry, we missed you’ postal slips. Accept packages on customers’ behalf and keep them safe until they can be collected. You can earn commission on every package sent to you.
Luggage storage
If you’ve got some space to spare, consider luggage storage. It could be a storeroom or a cupboard behind the reception desk – any storage space will do. You can sign up to a storage space service or a luggage storage company. Earn a commission

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How your social CV affects your real life

by Daniel Colombo • June 8, 2021 • 0 Comments

Recruiters collate information about job candidates through their social media posts.

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3 Strong International Stocks to Buy for Diversification

by Sean Sechler • June 8, 2021 • 0 Comments

Most investors recognize the value of building a diversified portfolio but aren’t sure of the best way to make it happen. One area to look is in international equities, as these stocks can help you take advantage of growing economies outside of the United States and spread out your risk. That’s why we’ve put together a list of 3 strong international stocks to buy

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CrowdStrike Rises 4% After Beating Wall Street Views

by Kate Stalter • June 8, 2021 • 0 Comments

CrowdStrike reported better-than-expected earnings last week. Investors finally caught up to the stock on Monday, sending shares 4% higher in heavy volume. The stock is still working on a consolidation it began in February.