Planning Your First Quarter Calendar
The first quarter sets the pace for the whole year, yet it often starts with a blank calendar and a pile of good intentions. A little planning now turns …
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Choosing a New Year Charity Partner
Plenty of small businesses give generously, but in scattered bits: a raffle prize here, a donation there, a bake sale in March. Choosing one charity partner for …
Planning a Shop Refit During the Quiet Season
The weeks after the holiday rush are the calmest your shop will be all year, which makes them the natural moment to fix the tired counter, the awkward fitting …
Setting Up a Staff Suggestion Scheme
Your team sees problems and opportunities you never notice from the office or the till. A staff suggestion scheme gives those ideas a simple path to you, a fair …
Managing Burst Pipes and Winter Damage
A burst pipe rarely announces itself. You unlock the door after a cold night, hear running water and find stock, flooring and paperwork soaking. This guide …
Writing an Annual Report for a Small Business
An annual report is not just for big public companies. For a small business, a short, honest report on the year gives your team, partners, lender or investors a …
Running a Free Repair Day for Customers
A free repair day invites customers to bring in something small that is broken, worn or not working quite right, and lets your team fix it on the spot. It costs …