Category Archives: Business
Seven things To Check When Starting An Online Business
According to statistics released last year, internet business contributes to more than 8 per cent of the UK’s economy – a larger share than any other country in the G20. Online businesses are continually emerging in Britain and are collectively … Continue reading
Should 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 letters as part of … Continue reading
How 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 Americans working from … Continue reading
Parcel2go’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 up and … Continue reading
Top 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 the negative press surrounding Groupon … Continue reading
The decline of high street sales – Do you show-room?
During the festive season, nearly a quarter of UK consumers used their mobile in-store to compare prices. A new survey from Foolproof revealed how popular show-rooming was in the run-up to Christmas, meaning that retailers will now have to come … Continue reading
5 things you need to know about your male customers
When it comes to online shopping, males and females are very different in their behaviours, so it’s important to know these differences to cater for all of your target market. So, here are the top 5 things you need to … Continue reading
Amazon is top of the pack, with CEO Jeff Bezos named Fortune’s Businessperson of the Year
Fortune magazine has just announced Amazon’s CEO, Jeff Bezos, as Fortune’s Businessperson of the Year. This is great news for Amazon, in which Bezos is recognised for a string of various accomplishments over the past year, including his well-respected management techniques, such … Continue reading
Are these the most annoying website traits?
However much we love the internet, websites can confuse and perplex many users to varying degrees of frustration, leaving some with no choice but to abandon the reason for visiting the site in the first place! Can you identify with … Continue reading
Why 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 too much effort … Continue reading