All Business Advice articles – Page 14
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NewsSubpostmasters in "disastrous financial situation", poll reveals
Post offices are in a “disastrous financial situation”, according to new survey of subpostmasters.
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NewsCostcutter reveals string of new senior appointments
Budgens sales director Dan Quest is to take on the role of retail director at Costcutter.
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NewsCard payment opportunity being missed by retailers
Over 120 million transactions are lost each year due to a lack of card processing facilities, a new report has revealed.
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NewsNational Minimum Wage increase sparks jobs risk warning
The retail industry has criticised the government’s decision to approve the 1.9% increase in the National Minimum Wage, as advised by the Low Pay Commission.
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NewsFirst phase of £1bn business bank launched
The first phase of the government’s £1bn small business bank has been launched.
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NewsNFSP calls for more government services
The National Federation of SubPostmasters (NFSP) has repeated its call for the government to make the Post Office network its ‘front office’.
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NewsRetail industry urges cap on business rates increases
The retail industry has called on the Chancellor to overhaul business rates when he makes his Budget statement on March 20.
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NewsPayPal to launch Chip and PIN device for small businesses
PayPal is to launch a new Chip and PIN device that will allow independent retailers to offer easy credit and debit card transactions.
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NewsOfgem urged to include small businesses in energy reforms
New measures to create a fairer energy market for homeowners must be extended to small businesses, the Association of Convenience Stores (ACS) has told Ofgem.
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NewsSmall businesses struggling to plan ahead in recession
The challenging economic environment is deterring many small businesses from planning more than six months ahead.
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NewsPerfect partners
C-Store celebrates Valentine’s Day by sharing some of our favourite in-store partnerships with you.
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NewsNisa launches own brand fuel offer under new partnership
Nisa is to roll out an own brand fuel offer thanks to a new partnership with supplier Greenergy.
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NewsAlong enemy lines
The gloves are off as two top indies argue whether small stores should copy the multiples’ style, or stick to their differences.
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NewsNS&I to remove more products from post offices
The further removal of the government-backed National Savings and Investments’ (NS&I) products and services from the Post Office network has caused concern among subpostmasters.
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NewsRetailers offered access to free business-boosting report
Independent retailers can download a new study designed to drive growth in UK convenience stores.
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NewsStore closure warning despite vacancy rate decrease
A stark warning has been issued about the future of town centre vacancy rates despite a decrease in the number of stores that are currently empty.
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NewsSampling: Take a bite
There’s a lot more to product sampling than meets the eye. Here’s a checklist of the ingredients you need to ensure the taste of success.
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NewsFury over car parking charge profits increase
The Forum of Private Business (FPB) has criticised local authorities for exploiting motorists at the expense of saving the high street following the release of car parking charges revenue figures.
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NewsLocal authorities urged to scrap parking charges
Local authorities have been urged to scrap car parking charges in town centres.
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NewsHigh street footfall edges up ahead of Xmas
High street footfall is slowly increasing as Christmas approaches, according to new data.