More than a third of SMEs think summer is the time to boost sales
By David Craik
UK based SMEs are getting that sunshine feeling when it comes to investing for the future.
Tag: Summer
LinkedIn’s guide to beat September back to work blues and retain staff
By Staff writer
With the evenings getting darker and summer holidays now a distant memory, now is the time to ramp up your business and staff, preventing a slump and encouraging retention, warns LinkedIn.
The summer perks that staff want versus what they actually get
On paper, the British summertime is a cause for joy sunshine, hot weather and bright evenings. But how are UK businesses marking the season?
Why the summer holidays are a good time to sell
It may be counter-intuitive but entrepreneur Richard Blanford finds that the summer holidays are a good time to sell but you have to know products.
Simple solutions for SMEs to survive summer business challenges
School’s almost out, the weather has cheered up and your employees can’t wait to get away from the office. Staff engagement is at its lowest during the summer, more than any other time of year, as staff look forward to their holidays or generally resent being stuck indoors while the sun is out – there are ways to manage this, however.
How the British summer impacted leisure firms Ryanair and Halfords
Summer is over for another year and the season resulted in very different business scenarios for leisure firms Ryanair and Halfords with a successful takeoff and unfortunate puncture on the respective journeys.
Why the UK should shut down in August
By Jan Cavelle
August is the known as the “silly season”, the month when you can never find anyone or get anything done. Here’s why I’m in favour of an official summer shut-down period for the UK.