8 big reasons why your business may be failing
So you have a great product, great staff, enough money to keep your overheads flowing but your business doesn’t seem to be taking off. Yet, your competitor’s seems to be raking it in and you’re left...
View ArticleWhy the internet went into bonus time this weekend!
It sounds like a bad science fiction film plot, a shadowy group of mysterious “horologists” unleash a plan to alter the very flow of time itself, artificially increasing the apparent age of every...
View Article4 convincing reasons why you need to be on LinkedIn
If you have dillydallied over whether your business should be on LinkedIn or not, then I am here to help. These are all the signs that your business should be on LinkedIn and could highly benefit from...
View ArticleAre the Olympics bad for business?
There have been various accounts of London becoming a ghost town during the 2012 Olympics, which means bad news for local businesses. Despite the organizers of the 2012 Olympics promising the Games...
View ArticleHow to turn your amazing business idea into reality
Many of us may have a great idea for a business, but how do you actually make it happen? Don’t get caught up in your idea Don’t obsess with the idea of thinking up something revolutionary in the market...
View ArticleWhy you need to split-test your website NOW!
You may not have heard of split-testing before, or you may know it as A/B testing, but it is one of the most important ways you can improve the performance of your website and increase sales, without...
View ArticleTop 5 ways to use online offers to increase business
Daily deal sites used to be a way for businesses to increase exposure for their company and ultimately drive sales. However, they have had a pretty bad reputation in more recent times, sparked from all...
View ArticleParcel2go’s top tips for online sellers
Selling online for the first time can seem daunting at first, but it doesn’t have to be. In fact, in many cases, it’s pretty straight forward! So, we have put together a handy little guide to get you...
View ArticleHow to get the most out of working from home
The way we work has changed rapidly in recent years, and the rise in the number of people working from home is clear evidence of this. In fact, official data revealed last year that the number of...
View ArticleShould your online business be paying tax?
Around eight million people in the UK run an online business – but many are still unaware they should be paying tax on their earnings. Last year, HM Revenue and Customs sent out more than 30,000...
View ArticleHow to effectively manage shipping costs for your business
In these hard times, I’m always thinking of ways to save money. I’m pretty sure everyone is too, especially business owners, where financial management is essential. Poor planning can sometimes result...
View ArticleWho wants to be a millionaire? eBay is the way forward…
I can’t imagine any person would say they don’t want to be a millionaire, unless of course they’re already a millionaire. Well, thanks to eBay, despite the recession the online retail and auction site...
View Article7 virtually instant ways to improve your eBay sales
Do you ever list things on eBay that end up not selling? And then become disheartened and discouraged from listing them again? I certainly have, but after speaking to a few eBay Powersellers I gained...
View ArticleHow to succeed in business – Dust yourself off, and try again
The only way to be really successful is to make mistakes, learn from them, and never make them again. Or better still, learn from other people’s mistakes and capitalise on them. Many businesses fail,...
View ArticleEmbrace e-commerce or miss out
The benefits of selling online have been recognised by companies all over the world and many have moved to take advantage, especially in the last few years. But for those firms that are reluctant to...
View ArticleSunday Times confirms Parcel2Go as one of the UK’s leading tech companies
Champagne and cakes were the order of the day over at Parcel2Go headquarters on Sunday, after we discovered the company had made it into this year’s Sunday Times Microsoft Tech Track 100 league table....
View ArticleWould eBay’s new payment system encourage you to spend more?
eBay confirmed yesterday that it is trialling a new payment system over in Germany and Austria. Instead of paying sellers directly, newly registered users will pay eBay instead and then the firm will...
View ArticleThinking of going solo? Pros and cons of being self-employed
With unemployment numbers rising and talk from Bank of England’s Governor Mervyn King about the worst financial crisis the world has ever seen, you might consider taking a leap of faith, and jumping...
View ArticleHow to save time and reduce costs for your business
Shipping goods can be a right pain in the backside. Sorry for the language, but shipping can sometimes be one of the most complicated procedures for any small business. Little or no planning can mean...
View ArticleSix terrible things you can do on eBay…
With my various eBay advice posts and blogging about the new breed of eBay millionaires, I decided it’s about time that I helped you out a little bit more, and advised you what not to do on eBay. If...
View ArticleTop 5 mistakes which will hinder your business
Everyone knows that without motivation as the backbone of your business, then you are pretty much doomed to fail. Setting up your own business is possibly one of the biggest challenges you can face due...
View ArticleThe worst business advice EVER that may prevent you seeing success
I have done quite a few posts on how to ensure your business is a success, the various traits of successful business owners and other posts on how to grow your business through e-commerce, so I thought...
View Article8 essential tips for keeping your business safe in 2012
With the speed of IT moving faster and faster, data keeps on growing, and social media and mobile opportunities expanding, cyber-criminals are getting more and more sophisticated, putting your business...
View ArticleHow to stand out from the crowd and make more money
There is so much competition these days between businesses that sometimes it may seem as if it’s impossible to stand out from the crowd. However, the only way to gain the upper hand on your competitors...
View ArticleTop 5 business uses for the iPad
We all know how the iPad has become a hugely popular device for the masses, whether it’s for gaming, surfing the web or looking at photos. But the iPad’s functionality extends beyond these personal...
View ArticleAre the websites you use secure? Plans to name and shame unsafe sites begin…
Do you ever worry about the security of your details when you shop online? Well, here comes the good news if you do- companies which aren’t doing enough to keep your details safe are to be named and...
View ArticleHOW TO: Make the leap from offline to online advertising
How often do you search online when you’re looking for a business? And how often do you look through the yellow pages when looking? Bet the internet wins, hands down, every time! Many businesses are...
View Article6 ways to spruce up your business finance’s with a spring clean!
Do you find yourself struggling to find things in your business or get confused with the finances? Then now is a great time to look after your business’s finances and get organised for the rest of the...
View ArticleHappi Bday 2 U! SMS messaging celebrates 20th anniversary
Think back to a time before social media and smartphones. Yes, there was a dark age before such normalities existed! Between mobile phones being used for calls, and them being used for everything from...
View ArticleNext on the agenda for Amazon? …Hello High end fashion!
Amazon, one of the world’s largest online retailers, is now setting its sights on the fashion world after firmly planting its feet in the technology industry. And they are not taking the feat lightly....
View ArticleThe Top 7 things your Business needs for Mobile Sales
With mobile traffic on the rise, smartphone devices are on their way to becoming the first stop for making online purchases. Many large retailers and household names have already set up their...
View ArticleThe 5 Most Simple Ways to Improve your Business’ Google Ranking
If you have heard people talking about SEO, but always been a little confused as to exactly what it is, then I am here to help! Not everyone knows what SEO stands for (it’s Search Engine Optimisation...
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