“I want my brides not to feel their plans are cancelled, just paused,” wedding suppliers reflect on COVID-19 cancellations
With 64% of UK weddings expected to be cancelled this year, how will wedding events suppliers survive?
Post-Brexit Britain: Exporters face fines from EU companies if deliveries are delayed
The UK government is preparing for a possible no-deal Brexit, and so should its resident exporters. Failing to get their paperwork ready could mean fines from EU clients and terminations of trade contracts. Furthermore, exporters risk damaging relations with UK suppliers, who will also face the reverberations via delayed payments.
Why trust between suppliers and buyers has never been so important
The collapse of US retailer Sears serves as a brutal reminder of what happens when supplier-buyer relations break down.
How to boost your bargaining power with suppliers post-Brexit
At a time when business costs are rising, here’s how you can renegotiate contracts with suppliers to protect your profit margins.
Let’s eradicate slow payments now, says founder of data-payments startup
The tools and technology now exist to solve the late payments problem, says a leading CEO.
Spotting modern slavery “hiding in plain sight”
With the number of potential modern slavery victims soaring to over 5,000 last year, a legal expert has urged businesses to recognise the warning signs “hiding in plain sight”.
Prezola: The wedding gift company inspired by wine and China dolls
Inspiration to begin a business comes from many places. For online wedding gift list business Prezola it all started with an unwelcome China doll.
10 ways to make your small business more green
The case for “greening” your small business is compelling. It benefits the health of your workforce, society and the planet, writes Steve Edgell of Cycle Solutions. In many cases, going green will also save you money.
Meet Cheeky Panda, the bamboo tissue brand boasting sustainable roots
After sharing his success story with delegates at the latest Amazon Academy event in Glasgow last month, Cheeky Panda co-founder Chris Forbes sat down with Real Business to offer further insights into his company’s progress.
Boho bridal boutique Rock the Frock has rules for stock
Karen Whybro set up Rock the Frock when she struggled to find her own less formal wedding dress. She has some clear priorities for suppliers.
Choosing suppliers in a franchise business model
Running a business as a franchise means every supplier needs to be scalable.
Broadband doctor: Have you really selected the right provider for you?
“How do you determine whether your selected broadband provider is really the one for you?” a business leader recently queried. Here, our broadband doctor offers some advice.