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Navigating the Cost-of-Living Crisis: Understanding Evolving Consumer Behaviour

The cost-of-living crisis, characterised by rising inflation, is impacting businesses as much as it is affecting consumers. Understanding how consumer behaviour is changing is crucial for businesses to adapt and stay competitive.

Author: David Ellis

October 21, 2023

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ASKING FOR REFERRALS

Referrals are a key source of new business for many firms. Here’s how to ask for referrals in the right way. Many people (including your competitors) are uncomfortable asking for referrals. After all, if you do great work for your clients, the referrals will come, right?

Author: Nigel Simmons FCCA

September 5, 2023

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HOW TO CREATE A PREMIUM BRAND

Premium brands enjoy a loyal following and can charge higher prices for their products or services. So how do you create a premium brand?

Author: Nigel Simmons FCCA

August 14, 2023

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RESPONDING TO THE WAR FOR TALENT

The job market has been particularly hot since the Covid pandemic. There is a well-publicised shortage of skilled workers, and as a result, there’s a high probability that other firms are trying to poach your staff. So how do you hang on to good people in a competitive jobs market?

Author: Nigel Simmons FCCA

July 15, 2023

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CLOSING THE DEAL

Every business is a sales organisation. Selling generates the cashflow that is the very lifeblood of any business. However, sales is as much an art as it is a process. Here are some top tips to help you to close deals.

Author: Nigel Simmons FCCA

June 10, 2023

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