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A Step-by-Step Guide to Appointing a Legal Service Agent in the UK

If you’re signing a contract that involves international parties and English law, you might need to appoint a legal service agent (otherwise known as a process agent). This can sound daunting if you’ve never done it before, but, provided you choose a reputable country, it’s usually a straightforward part of the process.

Want to know what to expect and how to hire an agent efficiently? Here’s everything you should know about appointing a legal service agent in the UK.

Determine If You Need a Process Agent

First, you’ll want to check that your agreement or contract...

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9 Customer Retention Strategies that Guarantee Success

It's no secret that customer retention is key to a company's success. It can be said that the customers you already have are your most valuable asset. If you want to keep them around, you need to employ effective customer retention strategies. This blog post will discuss nine of the best strategies for keeping your customers happy and coming back for more.

1. Surprise Discounts and Gifts

It pays to show your appreciation with surprise discounts and gifts when it comes to customer retention. This could be anything from a percentage off their next purchase to a gift with the...

4 Reasons to Incorporate Live Chat in Your Ecommerce Store

Live chat can be one of the best ways to answer questions quickly, overcome any barriers to making sales online, and even get feedback on your eCommerce website. Live chat can easily be implemented into your eCommerce site with a single line of JavaScript that allows you or your customer service staff to connect instantly with your online shoppers. Here are some of the reasons to include a live chat function on your eCommerce website.

People are Comfortable with Chat

One of the main benefits of live chat is that most people are comfortable using it . Chances are that your...

5 Tips for Running a Successful Care Home Business

Every business owner aims to succeed in their industry. There are many ways to achieve success no matter what industry you’re in. One is to understand the marketplace. To do that, you need to carry out market research, which will help you paint a clear picture of your ideal customers and competition, as well as gather essential information, such as market trends and the expected growth and demand.

Another way is to set goals related to revenue and profits. Your business needs to earn enough money to manage operations and gain a profit that can be used for future growth. Hence,...

Are online personal assistants difficult to work with?

An online personal assistant (PA), often referred to as a virtual assistant, is a remote employee you hire to do specific tasks, usually on a flexible basis. Rather than hiring an in-house staff member to assist you with work, a virtual PA can work from anywhere in the world and can handle just about any task that can be done virtually. From general business admin and HR to managing customer care for you, virtual assistants usually have rich backgrounds and training in certain industries and can perfectly match your specific needs.

One thing you need to know about online personal...

New net zero carbon centre opens at Exeter Science Park with ceremonial tree planting

Exeter Science Park has marked the official opening of its £5 million George Parker Bidder building, built to net zero carbon standards and supporting over 100 jobs, with a ceremonial tree planting.

14,000 square foot centre, named after the Moretonhampstead-born civil engineer and mathematical prodigy, provides high-quality office and laboratory space for maturing science, technology, engineering, maths and medical (STEMM) businesses.

Tenants of the new building include Remit Zero, Securious, Edson Tiger, Rx-info, Quanterra Systems, Concept First and Dashboard,...

How to Achieve Better Time Management Through Tracking

1. Keep Track of Time

When it comes to time management, nothing helps your success as much as actually keeping track of how you spend your day at work. Having everything written down can help you pinpoint potential problem areas while allowing you to develop better work habits. In order to fix what doesn't work, you need to find all those potential "time wasters" in your schedule. From the time spent waiting on public transportation to socialising, knowing your problem areas can help you streamline your day.

Fortunately, this isn't all something that you have to come up...

UK Industries That Use The Most Water

We know that industrial water consumption places a great deal of strain on the world’s limited water supply. In fact, the agricultural and industrial sectors account for approximately 90 percent of direct water withdrawals.

If you have your own business and water is one of the utilities you use the most, you should be able to find the best deals with commercial water suppliers which can be found on the Utility Bidder website.

Why Should We Care?

The Water Resources Group , an arm of the World Bank , says that water demand is expected to exceed current supply by...

Situ Accommodation Agency expand into APAC region

Exeter based Situ Serviced Extended Stay Accommodation Agency announce expansion plans into APAC

In direct response to increased demand for extended stay accommodation options in the Asia-Pacific (APAC), Situ has surged ahead to increase its presence in the region.

Monika Meel has been appointed as a senior supply manager based in Bangalore. Her established accommodation network and connections have already made a difference, with over one hundred new supplier relationships in progress. Previously a sourcing manager at Acomodeo, Monika is well-versed in the complexities of the APAC...

How to respond to media inquiries — a quick guide

Everything you need to know to handle media inquiries the right way

Why TikTok is One of the Best Social Media Apps for Business Communication

Social media has a reputation for being inundated with selfies, brand-less promotional videos and unappealing content. As more and more people become aware of the negative effects of social media on their mental health, there's a growing interest in finding ways to be more mindful when using these platforms.

While it's clear that some elements of social media are not beneficial for everyone, that doesn't mean that the tools themselves aren't useful for communication.

TikTok is one of the best social media apps for business communication if you're looking to stand out...

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A Step-by-Step Guide to Appointing a Legal Service Agent in the UK

9 Customer Retention Strategies that Guarantee Success

4 Reasons to Incorporate Live Chat in Your Ecommerce Store

5 Tips for Running a Successful Care Home Business

Are online personal assistants difficult to work with?

New net zero carbon centre opens at Exeter Science Park with ceremonial tree planting

How to Achieve Better Time Management Through Tracking

UK Industries That Use The Most Water

Situ Accommodation Agency expand into APAC region

How to respond to media inquiries — a quick guide

Why TikTok is One of the Best Social Media Apps for Business Communication

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