Understanding employment law – where to get employment advice
Understanding employment law – where to get employment advice from the Federation of Small Businesses
View ArticleInterviews and making job offers
Taking on new members of staff can be a complex process. Conducting interviews gives you the chance to make sure you choose the most suitable candidate, but also to provide those seeking the role with...
View ArticleHow to manage working from home
Working from home as become much easier over the past few years, especially as technology has become more sophisticated.
View ArticleTop tips for building an effective sales team
Every business needs a vision and values with a strategy and goals. It’s your road map for success.
View ArticleStrategies for dealing with difficult customers
Sometimes, our most positive shopping experiences (and your best customers) can come from potentially difficult situations and how they were handled.
View ArticleStaff training and motivation
In any job, people need to know exactly what is expected of them.
View ArticleBoost sales with a staff dress code
If your shop doesn’t already have a dress code, you might like to think about introducing one.
View ArticleMeasuring productivity to boost profitability
In order to measure sales productivity over time, you need to be able to set markers so that you can track progress.
View ArticleStaff Appraisals Without Tears
Appraisals enable you to give your staff feedback on their performance over a given period and to discuss how this might be developed.
View ArticleTop tips for implementing change in your business
In our previous articles, we’ve talked about bringing in changes e.g, team building, staff appraisals and training.
View ArticleHandy hints for recruiting new staff
Recruiting new staff can be time-consuming and stressful, so think carefully about your approach.
View ArticleTips to stop your team wasting time
The key issue in time management is focus. Remind your staff of the vision and values for your boutique on a regular basis to keep everyone focused.
View ArticleRecognising and rewarding your sales team on a tight budget
Recognition is a key factor in motivating sales staff. Rewarding their efforts can boost the profitability of your shop, and it needn’t cost you a fortune!
View ArticleZero-Hours Contracts
Zero-hours contracts have become an increasingly political hot potato.
View ArticleVideo: 'Invest in systems or face being left behind,' experts warn
Fashion retailers and brands must invest in their systems to be prepared for the future demands of multichannel retail or face being left behind, a panel of experts have warned.
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