All Business Advice articles – Page 16
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Features and analysis
On high security alert
The authorities are pledging to take a closer look at retail crime…
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Advice Guide
Graduation Day
Fifteen Spar retailers from the Birmingham area recently graduated from a unique apprenticeship scheme.
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Features and analysis
Get technical with latest equipment
Retailers need all the help they can to get the most from their business, and innovative equipment can make a difference
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Features and analysis
Small suppliers
They’re usually lovingly made, but selling local artisan products can be a complicated business.
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News
Tackle crime with new technology
Retailers are being urged to embrace new technology to help tackle crime.
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Features and analysis
The name game
Many retailers choose to use a family name on their shopfront instead of symbol group fascias.
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Features and analysis
Doors to success
Chillers with doors opens up a wealth of money- and energy-saving opportunities…
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Features and analysis
United Front
The competitive playing field is tough, but independent retailers can score big by realising that they’re all on the same team.
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Features and analysis
Apprenticeships: Get in the hiring line
Following in the footsteps of Alan Sugar, a growing number of retailers are embracing apprenticeships.
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Features and analysis
London Olympics 2012: Gold Rush
With the 2012 Olympics approaching, there’s much to keep the tills ringing.
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Features and analysis
Epos: Systemerror!
Epos can be a great asset, but what happens when it goes wrong?
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Features and analysis
Insider Knowledge
Keeping staff informed about how the business is progressing can motivate employees and reduce staff turnover. Aidan Fortune reports
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Advice Guide
Deli Counters: Deli-cutlessons
Deli counters can add great value to a store, but getting your offering right is a steep learning curve.
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Advice Guide
Loyalty: Calling Cards
The mults have had loyalty card schemes since the ’90s. Is it time for the convenience sector to join them?
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Features and analysis
Flowers: Petal pushers
There are a whole bunch of options available to retailers looking to make their businesses bloom.
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Product News
Fairtrade: Share the load
Fairtrade has the potential to make c-stores money, but you need to work hard to promote it.