Chocolate For The Chocolate Lovers
Britain’s Greatest Little Chocolate company, Montezuma’s was founded in 2000 by Helen and Simon Pattinson after they discovered their taste and passion for chocolate in South America, this trip they took changed their lives forever, becasue when they got back to the UK they now had a dream to create extraordinary British chocolate that boasted…
6 Surprising Things Your Employees Want In The Office
With the “great resignation” in full swing, employers are having to get creative on the subject of staff retention. Holding onto people is becoming much more difficult following the shift in consciousness that took place during the COVID-19 lockdowns. Employees are wondering whether it is really worth their time working hard in jobs they don’t…
5 Practical Health and Safety Tips to Protect Your Business and Employees
As a business owner, you’ll be faced with all kinds of issues within the workplace. However, if there is one thing that should be put above anything else, it’s the health and safety of you and your team. It’s your job to make sure everyone stays safe at work at all times. To ensure your…
25 years of supporting UK businesses
BNI’s (Business Network International) sole aim is to help businesses and individuals grow, and at no time during its 25 years in the UK and Ireland has this been more important. The COVID pandemic has meant a rollercoaster of furlough, cash flow issues, and in some cases forced closure for periods of time. All business…
5 Marketing Trends to Adopt in 2022
Everything is likely to change in 2022 when it comes to marketing. Today, marketing has become a lot more than just ads or promotional aids that are given out as a gimmick. Marketing, especially digital marketing, is an integral part of our lives. Technology is shaping the way we interact with brands. With 21 billion…
Engaging Ways to Boost Your In-Store Experience
When you own a brick-and-mortar store, it’s essential to provide a good customer experience. There’s very little that customers can’t do online now, so they expect an in-store visit to provide them with something unique and beneficial that they can’t get online. You need to think about the reasons your customer would come into your…
Employee Considerations Every Small Business Should Keep In Mind
Bringing in employees as a small business is a very big deal. Something that can seem so small for bigger businesses is a huge milestone for you, and that’s why you need to get it right! After all, it’ll be hard on you to make a mistake when it comes to recruitment, simply because hiring…
What Do You Need In Order To Start An Online Business?
Have you been thinking about starting an online business? If the answer is yes, then there are certain things that you need to know about this before you commit. It’s not going to be a smooth and easy road, so if this is what you are hoping for then it’s just not the right thing…
It’s about time: how long should your online event be?
Online events and webinars have grown in popularity over recent years, and the events of the Covid-19 pandemic since 2020 have shown that a great deal may be accomplished without face-to-face events and meetings among businesses and their employees or consumers. As well as deciding which online webinar platform to use or when to host…
What are the benefits of financial accounts to a business?
Financial accounting is a set of processes that includes recording, summarising, and reporting a company’s financial transactions due to business operations over a specific period. • A corporation’s accounting system includes financial accounts. Accounting is a popular tool used by businesses to manage and track their finances. Small businesses frequently need to keep score because…
How To Expand Your Customer Base In 2022
In order for your business to grow, your customer base must grow too. That doesn’t mean that customer retention isn’t important, but it often isn’t enough for those who want their business to stick around for the next ten years as opposed to fading into obscurity. Furthermore, finding new ways to grow your customer base…
Shared Ownership: Pros and Cons
If you are a first-time buyer, it might be especially difficult for you to buy a property. Although Shared Ownership could be that helping hand for those who are unable to afford a home on their own, it’s not suitable for everyone. As always before making an important decision, we suggest weighing up all the…