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Are you looking to sell your products online? Moving your business online can potentially save you money and boost sales.
However, many business owners fall down at the first hurdle when it comes to selling their product online. Concerns about the lack of IT knowledge, the amount of time running an online operation will take and concerns over the costs of setting up.
But the reality is that selling products online is relatively simple. In this post, we’ll run you through the steps of selling your products online, and how to maximise online sales.
1. Choose a platform to sell online
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So, your business is familiar with the good old 80/20 rule, right? The one which predicts that sooner or later 20% of your customers will be driving a whopping 80% of your business profits? Well, so is every other business, and as a result, businesses worldwide are competing to successfully earn the loyalty of their customers.
There is no denying that with a little festive period investment, your business could boost sales all year round. But the problem with Christmas is that every business sees money signs, and tries to outsell and outwit their competition to win the market share. ...
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We know, we know. Making time for the gym is easier said than done. The constant battle between your work and personal life is hard enough without finding time for the gym.
But studies suggest that working out can be great for business; improving your energy levels and releasing stress.
We’ve put together 5 ways you can make time for the gym when running a business.
1. Get up an hour earlier
Sometimes you have to make sacrifices to fit in your workout. But getting up an hour earlier isn’t as painful as it sounds. All you need is ...
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If you’re looking to succeed in the highly competitive world of business, you must understand the wants and needs of your customer base. When you place the customer at the centre of your business strategy, your company becomes the top of their priorities.
It can be difficult to win the hearts of customers. Frustrated customers have the power to cause damage to your brand by exposing your downfalls with feedback that has the potential, thanks to the internet, to spiral out of control. You do not have a choice but to create an experience which is enjoyable and memorable, each ...
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Pay as you go telephone answering is the perfect option for smaller businesses or those with a lower call volume. There are many reasons why you should be using a pay as you go telephone answering service – but we’ve whittled it down to 5.
1. Professional image for your business
If you’re a builder, answering your business calls on a building site isn’t ideal. Likewise, if you’re a lawyer, taking the call next to a busy main road won’t give ...
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For most of our consumer lives, we can tend to be unfair customers. Sending improper emails, being rude over the phone or attacking a company over social media can be a default reaction if we do not initially get our own way but it is not how to be a good customer.
We need to remember that in most cases there is a human at the end of these complaints, they have to deal with customers all day and is will be trying their hardest to resolve the situation.
Work together to solve the problem
Customer support is a two-way ...
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To start a business, you need an idea, a vision a dream even. That dream will come from one passionate person, or a group of people that want more out of their life. They don’t want the standard 9-5 or to be working towards somebody else’s success. However, they realise that with success comes a lot of hard work and a wise man may even say responsibility.
Starting a business, as you may know, can be both very time consuming and hard work. Entrepreneurs need to utilize whatever time they have, may it be on the train, at home, on ...
Read More →In business, impressions are crucial. They’re even more so when you’re a budding entrepreneur with a vision for success. A telephone answering service provides your business with additional support to allow you the availability ensure no customer is neglected.
A telephone answering service could be the difference between capturing and losing a client. When your callers ring your business, they will be automatically diverted to your virtual PA. Answering in your name, callers will believe they’re speaking to your in-house secretary.
Here’s three reasons you need a telephone answering service:
1. No business opportunity missed
Having a hectic day in ...
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Get a Logo
To be instantly recognisable your company needs a logo. This logo can be whatever you feel represents your business best. You can hire a freelancer to design your logo or use different sites such as Design Mantic where you can make one yourself. Choose your colours wisely and if using an image make sure it is relevant to your company or has a story behind it.
Get a Website
You need a website but do not worry it doesn’t haven’t to be expensive. Again you ...
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If you’re self-employed, booking a holiday can be a daunting prospect. But leaving your business unmanned needn’t be a worry.
We’ve listed the 5 things business owners do before going on holiday.
1. Plan
It’s a good idea to plan holidays around your business. For example, if you own a B&B, it would be better to take your holiday a week in November than a week in August. If your business is non-seasonal, identify a week which has been quiet the past couple of years.
Think about anything you have ongoing. Monthly appointments and advertising spend will need to be ...
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