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How better packaging can reduce product returns

When people order something online, they expect it to arrive in perfect condition. A damaged item can quickly turn a happy customer into a disappointed one. Product returns cost businesses money, take up valuable time, and can harm a company's reputation. While many factors affect return rates, packaging is often overlooked. Good packaging protects products, improves the customer experience, and reduces the chance of items being sent back. Investing in the right packaging is a simple step that can make a real difference for businesses of every size.

Many companies are now...

Foot Anstey advises Nester on proposed Peer2Peer legislation in the UK

National law firm, Foot Anstey LLP, has advised Nester Holdings on the impact of proposed legislation on Peer2Peer lending by the UK Government.

In November 2021, the UK Government proposed bringing Shariah-compliant peer-to-peer lenders within the scope of the "alternative finance" tax rules, which aim to bring the tax treatment of Shariah-compliant financial products into line with conventional financing, so those investing via Shariah-compliant products are not disadvantaged.

Nester is an online Peer2Peer (P2P) financing platform helping users invest and discover new...

Essential Tips for a Successful Office Get-Together

Authored by Ellie Green
Posted: Fri, 06/24/2022 - 1:43pm

Business owners understand that if they want to ensure success for their company, they should assemble a great team to achieve their goals. People working together, collaborating, exchanging ideas, and converging to create the best possible results don’t simply come together. There’s a process of getting to know and feeding off each other.

It's crucial to ensure that there will be team-building exercises to provide camaraderie and a good relationship between and among the team members. Team members should learn to trust each other, and one way of doing that is to ensure that...

RGB thanks community for generous donations to Ukraine appeal

RGB Building Supplies is thanking those in the community who donated to its appeal for essential items that could be passed on to Ukrainian citizens.

In support of the Builders Merchants Federation’s (BMF) national appeal, RGB received 13 bulk bags of donations. The bags usually hold around 800kg of sand or aggregates.

The donations included thermal clothing, bedding, sleeping bags, torches, first aid kits, toiletries, baby items, household cleaning items and non-perishable food.

All the donated items were delivered to the charity Feed the Hungry by Umberleigh-...

5 Digital marketing strategies that will help you reach new customers

Authored by Val Watson
Posted: Thu, 06/23/2022 - 10:14am

Did you know that 86 percent of buyers start their buying process with a search engine? This means that if your business is not visible online, you're missing out on a huge opportunity to reach new customers. In this blog post, we'll discuss five digital marketing strategies that will help you reach more buyers online. Keep reading to learn more!

1. Invest in search engine optimization (SEO)

Today, no marketing strategy does not include SEO, because a large part of marketing activities are conducted over the Internet. If you are not ranked high enough in search engines,...

Launch of Hydrogen South West consortium to accelerate the transition to a net zero future

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Tue, 06/21/2022 - 6:59am

A group of nine leading organisations covering aerospace, shipping, hi-tech engineering and public utilities have come together to launch Hydrogen South West, a partnership which will create an infrastructure ecosystem that will bring the benefits of hydrogen to the South West of England.

This infrastructure ecosystem of key industries aims to decarbonise transport, commerce and power, while driving sustainable growth, upskilling the region and delivering new job opportunities.

Focusing on key sectors such as shipping, aviation and housing as well as industry, the...

New programme to bring South West tech to the world

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Mon, 06/20/2022 - 1:41pm

A new business support programme has launched to support South West tech companies to scale overseas.

The GO Global programme , delivered by Tech South West, is free to access and designed for companies who are currently scaling or looking to scale overseas.

Run in partnership with global financial consultancy firm RSM , with support from the Department for International Trade, the GO Global programme helps South West tech firms break into new international markets, taking companies through the essential ‘building blocks’ of an overseas strategy, avoiding the pitfalls...

Clothing ideas for businesses

Authored by Liv Butler
Posted: Mon, 06/20/2022 - 5:26am

If you have a good eye for fashion and design, like the idea of making innovative clothes, are good at sewing, are good at working with fabrics, and want to set up a clothing business catering to other businesses, you know you might be facing an uphill battle. But when success comes your way, it will be sweet and have been worth every stressful step it took you to get there. Whether you have dreams of starting a line of custom baby clothing, fashionably embroidered tops, or a line of jackets with company logo , read on to get some ideas for a clothing business.

Handbag Design and...

6 Steps to building your brand’s image

Authored by Liv Butler
Posted: Sun, 06/19/2022 - 11:29pm

Having a strong brand image is essential in today’s business environment to stand out from competitors and attract new customers.

Once your brand has begun to gain status, it needs to be maintained so that your company is easily identifiable, and perceived as trustworthy and reliable. Connecting and influencing your customers is a huge part of this, but also being able to market yourself efficiently. Here are 6 tips to help build your brand image:

Decide what you’re offering

Having a clear, strategic brand mission is crucial for growth. To do this, you need to look at...

Three new partner promotions at Bishop Fleming

Authored by Liv Butler
Posted: Thu, 06/16/2022 - 10:46pm

Leading accounting, audit, tax, and advisory firm Bishop Fleming has announced the latest round of promotions to its partner group.

Anna Averis, Mark Munro, and Richard Harborne have been appointed to the partnership with immediate effect, taking the firm’s group to 37 following the recent addition of Len Dean, Partner and Head of VAT, Martyn Fraser, Corporate Finance Partner and Peter Ball, Tax Partner.

Anna Averis is People Director with strategic and operational responsibility for Bishop Fleming’s people team. Anna said: “I am delighted to join the partnership at a...

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