Business Advice – Page 6

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By the book

2011-04-29T00:00:00Z

C-Store Champions discuss their views on the challenges presented by legislation
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Deli Counters: Deli-cutlessons

2011-04-29T00:00:00Z

Deli counters can add great value to a store, but getting your offering right is a steep learning curve.
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Loyalty: Calling Cards

2011-04-29T00:00:00Z

The mults have had loyalty card schemes since the ’90s. Is it time for the convenience sector to join them?
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BRC and NIIRTA clash over large retailer levy

2011-04-20T00:00:00Z

The Northern Ireland Independent Retail Trade Association (NIIRTA) has criticised a report urging politicians not to introduce a large retailer levy.
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Beat the May 19 Employer Annual Returns deadline

2011-04-19T13:00:25.150Z

Retailers are urged to file Employer Annual Returns online by May 19 to avoid a fine.
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National Minimum Wage increases to £6.08 an hour

2011-04-07T00:00:00Z

From October 1, the National Minimum Wage for adults will increase by 2.5% from £5.93 to £6.08 per hour.
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New Sugro website offers product category information

2011-04-04T00:00:00Z

Sugro has launched a new trade website, intended to provide retailers with free information on key categories
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Wholesaler to retailer: Batley's, Birtley, Coutny Durham - Message from Mars

2011-04-01T00:00:00Z

Retailers who are members of the Batleys depot at Birtley, Chester-le-Street in County Durham, can now benefit from a texting system which alerts them to when Mars representatives will be in the depot, dishing out a special deal.
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Vans: Petrol heads

2011-04-01T00:00:00Z

The rising cost of fuel is changing the way retailers decide what to drive, points out Robin Mannering
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In-store services: Powers of attraction

2011-04-01T00:00:00Z

Providing additional services can mean shoppers make a beeline straight for you – and spend more while they’re there. Aidan Fortune looks at the options
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HIM think tank: the future of c-stores

2011-03-30T00:00:00Z

Georgina Wild of HIM reveals what shoppers will expect from c-stores in the future
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Dear Jac: Licensing - Make your application count

2011-03-18T00:00:00Z

Chris Mitchener of Licensing Solutions begins a new series of advice columns here
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Clocking on

2011-03-18T00:00:00Z

Four C-Store Champions discuss how they divide up their working day and ensure a work/life balance. Sarah Britton reports
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Over the counter: Ready for action - Barns Green Village Store, Horsham, West Sussex

2011-03-18T00:00:00Z

Pippa and David Heritage have won over their village community thanks to their go-getting attitude and charitable thinking
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Think tank: What’s driving top-up shoppers?

2011-03-05T00:00:00Z

Georgina Wild of HIM considers how to encourage more top-up shoppers to visit c-stores
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First aid: Dont Panic

2011-02-05T00:00:00Z

Knowing how to deal with a first aid emergency in your store can mean the difference between life and death, says Gaelle Walker
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Think tank: Frequent fliers

2011-02-04T00:00:00Z

Georgina Wild of HIM has some advice to attract shoppers to your store more often
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Free advice: Overcome your business fears

2011-01-21T00:00:00Z

Overcome your business fears Free consultations with industry gurus are a central part of this year's big convenience event
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Snow business

2011-01-21T00:00:00Z

Four C-Store Champions discuss how they coped in the recent wintry weather
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Think tank: The customers of the future

2011-01-11T00:00:00Z

The customers of the future Georgina Wild of HIM has some fresh insight into what drives younger shoppers to c-stores