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Shipping and Delivery

Articles, guides and advice on shipping, local delivery, and pickup for small businesses and SMEs.

Export & Import

Five ways to ensure your delivery logistics are in good shape over Easter

David Grimes explores how companies can keep their customers happy by ensuring their supply chain is in order for the Easter break.

Finding and selling to customers

Managing your Christmas gift returns as a small company

No company owner wants to contend with a high rate of product returns, but they are an unfortunate reality for retailers large and small. Here, we look at the problem and what can be done about it.

Export & Import

Shipping and logistics: How best to create an outstanding e-commerce experience for customers

SmallBusiness.co.uk, in association with UPS, looks at what factors contribute to an effective e-commerce offering, from website management to distribution of product.

Export & Import

How to choose a warehouse facility as a small business

Jan Walsh, head of proposition at delivery specialist Arrow XL, outlines the main supply chain considerations for storage options.

News

Post office closures could hit SMEs

Many small businesses fear that they may no longer be able to trade if the government ratifies plans to close a number of post offices.

Finding and selling to customers

Setting up a mail order business

If you are looking to set up a mail order business, there are several issues you need to be aware of, such as legislation that applies to distance selling, delivery of goods and returns and data protection.

Business Technology

Why you should upgrade your tech now rather than later

To run an optimal business, you must have optimal tech. We explain why you must upgrade your business technology on a regular basis

Investing in a franchise

Should I buy a franchise or go solo?

Starting a new business is an exciting venture. But – especially in well-established industry sectors – a key question is whether it would be better to buy a franchise or go solo.

Partner content

16 ways to improve your business cash flow

Read here for 16 tried and tested tips and tricks to improve potential cash flow problems

Business management

How to create good cashflow habits

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