Now that the New Year is well under way we know that tradesmen, salon owners, hairdressers and shop owners will be rushed off their feet trying to make the most out of their businesses. This is why Nova Insurance is giving away a Pebble Smartstick Charger to one lucky winner on Facebook! Continue reading “Win a Pebble Smartstick Charger with Nova Insurance!”
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4 Lessons Shop Owners can learn from the Post-Christmas Sales
Just a few weeks ago we posted a news story discussing how a number of shopping centres were seeing an increase in visitors during the Christmas period compared to the previous year. After a substantial period of austerity due to the recession the economy is finally recovering, leading to people spending more over the festive season. However, many did not expect the sheer amount of people who chose to visit retailers for the post-Christmas sales, which means there are a number of lessons shop owners can learn: Continue reading “4 Lessons Shop Owners can learn from the Post-Christmas Sales”
Retailers encouraging Christmas shoppers to buy Offline
In the run up to Christmas we have seen a number of news stories discussing how more and more people are choosing to do their Christmas shopping online instead of visiting their local high streets. For many, online shopping makes organising Christmas quicker and easier, as they can order everything they need from the comfort of their own home and avoid the dreaded Christmas rush.
Knowing this fact, retailers across the country have been working hard to entice customers to complete their Christmas shopping offline. In order to debunk the belief that shopping offline is tiresome and stressful, many shops have been offering reduced prices and have also made a special effort to ensure the shopping experience is as pleasant as possible. Continue reading “Retailers encouraging Christmas shoppers to buy Offline”
5 Ways to get your Shop ready for Christmas
Christmas is one of the busiest and most lucrative times of the year for shop owners, however without careful planning it can also extremely stressful. Furthermore, without adapting your business for the festive season you could lose out on your share of the market. Profit from December can give your company a much-needed boost and place it in good stead for the New Year, so here we look at how you can ensure success over the next month: Continue reading “5 Ways to get your Shop ready for Christmas”
3 Facts about Pop-Up Shops
As the UK high street has been struggling over the past few years shop owners are now coming up with new ways to entice customers to visit their stores. A few months ago we posted an article discussing how a report carried out by the professional services company PriceWaterHouseCoopers showed that the UK public are now looking for the UK high street to provide them with “leisure and services” instead of just retail.
This could be one of the reasons that pop-up shops are becoming increasingly popular recently, and we expect that in the next few months a number of these retailers will appear offering Christmas goods. So why are these shops faring so well in the current environment? In this article we look at everything you need to know about the pop-up shop phenomenon: Continue reading “3 Facts about Pop-Up Shops”
Win a Snuggie with Nova Insurance!
Winter is officially on its way, and already there is a definite chill in the air, which is why we are giving away an original Snuggie to one lucky winner on Twitter! Whether you are a tradesmen, beautician or salon owner we can guarantee that you will love coming home and wrapping up in your Snuggie after a hard day’s work. Continue reading “Win a Snuggie with Nova Insurance!”
UK Shop Owners advised to adapt for the Future
The past few years have been extremely difficult for shop owners in the UK as the high street has seen a marked decline in the number of people visiting on a regular basis. There are a number of factors which have contributed to this, including the fact that the recession means that most people have less disposable income and online shopping has increased in popularity. Continue reading “UK Shop Owners advised to adapt for the Future”
Win a Flip Alarm Clock with Nova Insurance!
If you are a tradesmen, beautician, or own your own shop then you will know how important it is to always be on time. However, now that it’s starting to get darker getting up in the morning is becoming that much harder! This is why Nova Insurance is giving away a flip alarm clock to help you get out of bed each morning in style. Continue reading “Win a Flip Alarm Clock with Nova Insurance!”
4 Ways to Protect your Shop for the Future
The high street has gone through a rough time during the past few years, especially as the recession has led to a large percentage of the UK having less disposable income. Add to this the fact that internet shopping has also grown in popularity and you can see why many shop owners are concerned for the future. However, with a bit of business knowledge and some hard work your shop can thrive even during these difficult times. It’s just about knowing how to retain your current customers and attract new ones… Continue reading “4 Ways to Protect your Shop for the Future”