When you’re running a small business, it can be tempting to cut marketing in order to save money. But there’s no reason to sacrifice new business opportunities when there are fantastic ways to cost-effectively market your small business. It’s a competitive world out there. While that means your business has to stay on top...
On the packed shelves and aisles of today’s crowded supermarkets, it can be difficult getting your product to stand out amongst the competition. It’s all about the branding. With the perfect custom designs and food labels, you can create a unique and instantly recognisable brand to drive sales and beat your competitors. Here are...
Running a warehouse is an expensive business, so it needs to be done efficiently. If you don’t get this right, you’ll be incurring considerable costs, and you’re in danger of giving your customers bad service. In today’s competitive world you can’t afford to make this mistake, so here are six common-sense ways to ensure...
Running a successful business is always going to be challenging. For small and medium-sized businesses, competing with larger enterprises can be daunting indeed. However, a smaller operation can be far more flexible and this, together with a barcode system, can be your secret weapon Here are several ways of making your size an advantage....
Recycling at home is commonplace now, but this isn’t always the case at work. If you haven’t got a system in your workplace yet, it’s time you got started. It isn’t just about being sustainable; it’ll have distinct advantages for your business as well. Not sure where to start? A barcode system and our...
Invisible barcodes are the next big thing for consumers and retailers. They open up some amazing possibilities and, yes, they really are invisible to the naked eye. What Is an Invisible Barcode? A traditional 1D barcode stores data in the form of numbers and parallel lines. When scanned, the barcode provides data on cost,...
Preparing for the end of the financial year is always an alarming prospect. When you’re busy with the daily nitty-gritty, it’s tempting to leave the tedious accounting stuff for another day. Then, before you know it, January happens… Fortunately, with a little thought and planning (and a certain degree of discipline!) it is possible...
In business, every penny counts and it’s too easy to rack up unnecessary business costs. Happily, a few simple measures will help improve your bottom line and keep your business profitable. Save on Your Taxes Many expenses are tax-deductible so this is an easy way to reduce your tax bill. Make sure you know...
Many of us have been there, standing at the end of a long flight waiting around the baggage carousel, desperately searching for your checked-in baggage. Perhaps you tied a brightly coloured ribbon around the handle or used one of those rainbow coloured straps to help identify your suitcase. But still, it doesn’t appear. Even...
As the end of the year draws closer, there’s only one thing on many retailers’ minds – Christmas! If you haven’t already, now is the time to start preparing for the most wonderful time of the year. Here are some ways in which you can get ready for the Christmas rush and reap the...
