Customers

Customers drive your business, so it's worth taking the time to learn what makes them tick...

A business idea is nothing if you can't attract and keep customers. In this section we'll look at understanding your customers, their needs and how to use psychology to market your product or service. We'll also explore different communication methods, trends, ideas, and we look at the techniques to help you deal with issues and challenges.

Bouncing Back from 1-Star Reviews in Hospitality

Bouncing Back from 1-Star Reviews in Hospitality

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Bouncing Back from 1-Star Reviews in Hospitality

There are a lot of eyes on the hospitality sector right now. Kirstie Jones from Navitas Safety gives us her top tips on what to do if you find yourself facing feedback that’s less than favourable.

Master Customer Feedback: Learn, React, & Grow

Master Customer Feedback: Learn, React, & Grow

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Master Customer Feedback: Learn, React, & Grow

Collecting customer feedback is essential to business owners. Scott Dodson, Chief Growth Officer at PaleBlue, discusses measuring customer satisfaction in the world of tech.

How to Beat the School Holiday Sales Slump

How to Beat the School Holiday Sales Slump

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How to Beat the School Holiday Sales Slump

75% of B2B businesses report a drop in sales during July and August. But you don't have to lose out, says journalist Chris Price, writer at The Telegraph.

8 Tips to Get Your Business Summer Ready

8 Tips to Get Your Business Summer Ready

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8 Tips to Get Your Business Summer Ready

Level up your business by remaining agile to seasonal business trends. Our guide explains how to make the most of the school summer holidays.

How Indie Retailers Can Buck Trends and Thrive

How Indie Retailers Can Buck Trends and Thrive

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How Indie Retailers Can Buck Trends and Thrive

Independent shops can thrive on the high street. Find out how independent retailers can buck trends to beat the big name stores

A Guide to Increasing Your Business's Prices

A Guide to Increasing Your Business's Prices

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A Guide to Increasing Your Business's Prices

Our guide takes you through the steps of increasing your business's prices without negatively affecting your customers.

Why Retention Marketing is Crucial for SMEs

Why Retention Marketing is Crucial for SMEs

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Why Retention Marketing is Crucial for SMEs

Fostering loyalty amongst customers is one of the most effective, valuable strategies any small business can employ. Here's our guide on how to get started with retention marketing

10 Restaurant Sales Techniques to Boost Profits

10 Restaurant Sales Techniques to Boost Profits

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10 Restaurant Sales Techniques to Boost Profits

Encouraging your staff to upsell to customers can play a big role in boosting your restaurant profits. Here are 10 upselling techniques proven to work.

9 Ways to Boost Footfall for your Retail Business

9 Ways to Boost Footfall for your Retail Business

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9 Ways to Boost Footfall for your Retail Business

Struggling to recover your retail footfall after lockdown? Follow these 9 simple steps to increase your foot traffic and drive more sales

Medical Practices: Boosting Patient Engagement

Medical Practices: Boosting Patient Engagement

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Medical Practices: Boosting Patient Engagement

With more and more patients expecting digital-first services, we take a look at four strategies you can use as a medical practice to better serve your customers and improve engagement

5 Ways to Get More Restaurant Reviews

5 Ways to Get More Restaurant Reviews

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5 Ways to Get More Restaurant Reviews

We take a look at how restaurant owners can build business credibility and trust amongst UK consumers, including the importance of online customer reviews

Creating Consumer Trust for Ecommerce in 2021

Creating Consumer Trust for Ecommerce in 2021

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Creating Consumer Trust for Ecommerce in 2021

Jon Higham of Medicine Direct outlines the importance of building consumer trust online so your business can keep trading during the Covid-19 pandemic

Covid-19: Marketing Your Business in 2021

Covid-19: Marketing Your Business in 2021

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Covid-19: Marketing Your Business in 2021

When it comes to communicating with customers during the pandemic, marketing can help small businesses get back on their feet that bit quicker. Here’s how

Optimising Your Ecommerce Strategy for 2021

Optimising Your Ecommerce Strategy for 2021

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Optimising Your Ecommerce Strategy for 2021

The pandemic has fundamentally changed the way consumers spend their money. With this in mind, Maura Monaghan takes a look at how SMEs can adapt their ecommerce strategy

Community Based Marketing for B2B SMEs

Community Based Marketing for B2B SMEs

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Community Based Marketing for B2B SMEs

Ashley Friedlein explores the concept of community based marketing and shares tips on how to create your own community as a B2B SME

How to Ensure Your Marketing Is Responsible

How to Ensure Your Marketing Is Responsible

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How to Ensure Your Marketing Is Responsible

When processing customer data for marketing purposes, small businesses need to implement responsible marketing practices and consider customer trust. Scott Logie of REaD Group explores

Encouraging Footfall to Your Hospitality Business

Encouraging Footfall to Your Hospitality Business

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Encouraging Footfall to Your Hospitality Business

With the hospitality industry taking a massive hit due to the coronavirus pandemic, we explore three strategies that hospitality businesses can implement to encourage footfall

How Restaurants Can Use Tech to Serve Customers

How Restaurants Can Use Tech to Serve Customers

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How Restaurants Can Use Tech to Serve Customers

With more and more restaurants, cafes, and pubs reopening, we take a look at how hospitality businesses can embrace tech to serve their customers in a covid-secure way

An SME's Guide to Excellent Customer Service

An SME's Guide to Excellent Customer Service

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An SME's Guide to Excellent Customer Service

Providing excellent customer service leads to higher retention rates as well as attracting new customers. Here are our top tips on how to deliver an exceptional customer experience

Covid-19: Customer Engagement Strategies

Covid-19: Customer Engagement Strategies

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Covid-19: Customer Engagement Strategies

Customer engagement is a huge challenge for many businesses recovering from the impact of the coronavirus pandemic. Here are five key ways to re-engage your customer base