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Funding Seasonal Businesses: Why Traditional Loans Don’t Work for Retail and Hospitality

Seasonality is not a sign of weakness in retail and hospitality. It is a normal and expected part of how these sectors operate in the UK, which is why many businesses in these industries increasingly explore merchant cash advance solutions as an alternative to traditional loans. Cafés, restaurants, salons, and high street retailers experience predictable fluctuations in demand driven by factors such as holidays, tourism, weather, and consumer spending cycles. A business can be well run, profitable over the year, and still face sharp differences in cash flow from one month to the next....

Study Inn adds another Russell Group city to it's second portfolio

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Sun, 02/28/2021 - 11:08pm

Study Inn Group, the luxury hotel-style student accommodation owner, developer and operator, are set to open in Exeter in September 2021.

The £25million development is located on the site of the former BBC studios in Walnut Gardens, St David’s Hill in the heart of the city. The property will provide 167 rooms in a mix of well-designed studios and shared serviced apartment bedrooms and is a 15-minute walk to the University of Exeter.

The Study Inn platforms’ latest generation of properties re-affirms the Group’s deep-rooted focus on resident wellbeing and life experience...

Ex K+N Quinn & Adams Acquire STR Logistics Limited

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Fri, 02/26/2021 - 10:40pm

Former Kuehne + Nagel senior executives Anthony Quinn and Peter Adams have announced their acquisition of STR Logistics Limited. The acquisition has been made via their holding company 2020 Logistic Solutions Limited and completed on the 26th of February 2021.

UK based STR Logistics (located in Exeter, Devon) has been operating for over twenty years specialising in the provision of transport logistics solutions including, first and last mile, multi-drop, two-man home deliveries, contract management, trunker operations and secure freight handling. The company employs over one...

A Year Later: The Impact of COVID-19 on Restaurant and Hospitality Industry

We have been living in the world dictated by the coronavirus for over a year now, and it seems that we are still evaluating the consequences it left on the global economy.

The hospitality industry undoubtedly took a huge hit during this time and experts are making various predictions concerning the recovery of the industry.

Collected data

The overall statistics are worrisome, to say the least.

Revenue losses are over 50% while the unemployment stats reach 38% (not to mention reduced wages and hours).

Occupancy rates for both small and large businesses...

How Businesses Create Loyalty Within a Competitive Landscape

Customer loyalty is one of the biggest challenges that businesses face, especially those that operate in a competitive landscape where they could easily lose out the competition. Businesses need to be able to retain customers in order to build a solid base and for growth, but when the consumer is spoilt for choice, it can be hard for a business to keep hold of customers and instead could be losing out to the competition.

Loyalty Programs

There are a handful of strategies that businesses can use to retain customers and promote loyalty. Perhaps the most effective, though,...

Vallance Transport

National award puts Vallance Transport in pole position

Authored by Sam Richards
Posted: Fri, 02/26/2021 - 10:22am

Vallance Transport has moved into the fast lane after picking up a coveted national award from logistics specialists Fortec.

The firm presented WL Vallance Ltd, from Newton Abbot, with the Marsh Commercial Award for Excellence in Freight Management at a virtual ceremony, held to celebrate independent hauliers and transport workers from around the Pall-Ex Group of companies.

The event offered Fortec and its members an opportunity to celebrate overcoming the difficulties faced by the logistics industry in 2020, while championing staff who have worked tirelessly as keyworkers...

Difference between Saas and Cloud Computing

Authored by Sam Richards
Posted: Thu, 02/25/2021 - 11:41pm

In this existing world of the internet and technology, managing a project effectively has become a cakewalk. Managing one or multiple projects becomes easier if the required information and updates related to the project are available all the time even if the team is working from different geographical locations. Implementing the best project management tools is the key to required collaboration and communication required to achieve the project goals.

Choosing the right software is critical. Based on the organization or size of the project, one can choose between SaaS (Software...

Trowers announces new head of office and growth in Exeter

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Thu, 02/25/2021 - 11:22pm

International law firm Trowers & Hamlins announces partner Chris Rundle as new head of office in Exeter . Chris takes over from Joseph Acton who was in post since Peter Keuls retired in 2008 for 12 years, and will be retiring from the firm after nearly 32 years at Trowers.

The office has also undergone further change with the expansion of its corporate, litigation and real estate teams in Exeter with several recent hires across various levels.

In recent months the Exeter office has welcomed partner Stuart Mathews and associate Jonathan Holloway to the corporate team...

8 PPC myths to let go in 2021

Authored by David Banks
Posted: Wed, 02/24/2021 - 4:12pm

The world of digital marketing comes with its own set of highs and lows. One of the most cumbersome issues to deal with is the many rumours about the PPC (pay-per-click) form of campaigns. No wonder, PPC is an integral component of several digital marketing initiatives, but also one of the most talked about. With the treasure trove of information surrounding us on PPC trends and practices, it is easy to fall for myths and fads.

Worry not. We are here to debunk the most common and apprehensive of such fads for you. Let us take a look at 7 PPC myths you should certainly let go of...

Understanding the roles of a Reliable Service Provider of SEO in Dallas

Authored by David Banks
Posted: Wed, 02/24/2021 - 3:44pm

Dallas City has several skyscrapers built all over the place. You'll see the towering structures of Mercantile National Bank Building, 717 Harwood, Mosaic I, and Magnolia Building when you drive around the vicinity. More investors are convinced to put in their resources because the local economy is booming. Even the shopping centres like Galleria Dallas, The Shops of Highland Park, and Mockingbird Station are the locals' favourite spots to enjoy the ultimate buying experience.

Every enterprise in the city surely incorporated an effective digital marketing solution to gain an...

GBP appeared to be stronger after the two strikes

It is difficult to name any country’s economy, which was not affected by the world events which were going around last year. Unlike other countries, the world’s one of the biggest economies, the UK financial market had to overcome two major obstacles, that rarely happens in a millennium, but the UK had to cope with that in one year.

It is no surprise that the coronavirus pandemic affected the economic situation significantly, due to the closed economy and lockdown not only in the UK but around the world. Additionally, the UK was coping with one of the most important political...

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