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What is Direct Marketing in the UK? Definition and Examples

Ready to get personal with your target audience? We explore how brands can engage with prospective customers directly through the art of direct marketing.

10 Benefits of Business Insurance

In this business insurance guide, we will explore 10 key benefits of business insurance and how to ensure that your business has the right cover for its needs.

How Digitalisation Can Benefit Your Business

We look at how digitalisation of business operations can help SMEs unlock their full potential and combat the “digital drag”.

Tipping points: a hospitality industry guide to the Tipping Act 2023

The Tipping Act 2023 will change the way businesses handle employer-received tips. We look at what this new legislation may mean for your business.

How to Accept Apple Pay with Square

Getting Apple Pay for your business is easy. But first you need to learn how to accept Apple Pay at your small business. Here’s everything you need to know.

Is Your Device Enabled for Tap to Pay on Android?

Find out how to set up and enable tap to pay on Android with Square, here. Providing multiple payment solutions for your business.

Multichannel Inventory Management: What It Is and How to Do It

Multichannel inventory management is the process of tracking inventory that is sold and stored across multiple channels. Here’s what to know and how to start.

How this pub experienced up to 20% customer growth using Square and OpenTable in 5 months

Square and OpenTable help a rural English pub attract up to 20% more customers in just five months. Find out how they did it and how you can too, here.

CuppaPug Competition Official Rules

The Art of Food Presentation: Turning Dishes into Visual Masterpieces

The first bite is with the eye! We look at some food presentation tips to help restaurants grow their brand and delight their customers.

How to Maximise Your Restaurant and Bar Business over 2024’s Bank Holiday Weekends

Bank holidays are traditionally busy and potentially profitable times for the service sector. We look at how to maximise your business over these weekends

What is The Landmark Procurement Bill and How Could it Help Your Business?

We examine the new procurement laws that come into effect in October 2024 and what they might mean for your business.

Top 7 Digital Skills All Business Owners Should Have

In an increasingly digitised business climate, we look at 7 of the top digital skills that business owners and entrepreneurs need.

Restaurant Interior Design: Creating Ambiance That Enhances Dining Experiences

Restaurant interior design is an integral part of the dining experience. We look at how to make your restaurant’s decor as delectable as its dishes.

How to Boost Your Ranking on Food Delivery Apps

Food Delivery apps can help your restaurant enjoy your food from the comfort of their own homes. We look at how to boost your restaurant on food delivery apps.

What is Consumer Psychology?

We look at how a knowledge of consumer psychology can help you better understand the needs of your customers and make your offering more attractive to them.

How to ensure success as a festival vendor in 2024

Everything you need to know about how to sell at UK summer music festivals. Advice on where to go, what to do and how to take payment.

Creating a Restaurant Loyalty Program: What to Know

Multi-hyphenate Businesses: What They Are and How to Start One

Being a multihyphenate business is a great way to keep up with changing industries and markets. But, what does that mean and how do you succeed?

7 Top Business Trends for 2024 That All SMEs Should Know About

Want to stay ahead of the curve (and the competition) in 2024? We look at 7 top business trends that are worth considering this year and beyond.

The 20 Best Business Podcasts of 2024

Discover the 20 best business podcasts of 2024 to help level up your business and achieve your goals.

Top 10 Restaurant Review Websites in 2024

Restaurant review websites help hungry diners decide on the best places to eat. We explore the best restaurant review sites to get your restaurant noticed.

Guide to the UK National Minimum Wage in 2024

Learn about national minimum wage requirements in the UK and how to calculate earnings for each employee to ensure compliance.

What is VAT? Our Guide to Value-Added Tax in 2024

We look at the laws around Value Added Tax (VAT) and what businesses need to know about new changes to VAT laws in 2024.

How to Choose the Best Accounting Software in 2024

The right accounting software can demystify your business finances and inform strategy. We look at how to choose the best business accounting software in 2024.

What Are Business Rates in the UK in 2024?

Everything you need to know about how business rates can afffect your business.

8 New Year's Resolutions for Your Business in 2024

We look at 8 business New Year’s Resolutions to help you improve business operations and achieve your goals in 2024 and beyond.

Building an Agile Supply Chain With Strategic Sourcing

What Is Quiet Quitting and How Do You Prevent It?

Quiet quitting is a trend that can seriously affect company productivity. Discover its causes and strategies to combat it

How to Register a Business in 2024

From sole traders to Limited Companies, here’s everything you need to know about registering your business.

The Best Small Business Ideas for 2024

Are you an entrepreneur looking for small business ideas to capitalise on this year? We’ve pulled together the latest trends for a list of business ideas for 2024.

How Si Belle Founder Lois Went From Home-Based Side Hustle to 397% growth

Discover how Lois used Square to seamlessly book client appointments and grow her beauty business by 397% to a multi-location enterprise and training facility.

5 Leadership Styles and How to Find Yours

What kind of leader do you want to be? The answer could have far-reaching implications for you, your team and your company.

How To Run a Good Pre-Service Briefing

A pre-shift briefing plays an important role in team management within the hospitality industry. Find out how to run a pre-service meeting with maximum impact.

Ring in the New Year with these 12 Festive Marketing Ideas

There’s no better way to close out this year, and give your sales a boost for next year, than with a festive promotion for the new year.

7 Tips to Increase Sales on Boxing Day

Don’t miss out on the post-Christmas shopping surge. Discover our top tips for increasing sales on Boxing Day.