Advice
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Feb- 2015 -9 February
ADVICE: Backdated overtime claims
In light of the recent decision by the Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT) decision that some people working overtime could claim for additional holiday pay, we’ve asked an employment solicitor to explain the situation and what it means for you. By ABIGAIL HALCARZ We have been awaiting this landmark judgment for…
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Jan- 2015 -21 January
ADVICE: Building your first Ecommerce store – What you need to know
1. Domain name Previously it was good practice to choose a domain name which included lots of keywords e.g. BirminghamGoldJewellerySpecialist.co.uk. Search Engine Optimisation (SEO) experts now think choosing a more memorable brand name is a better approach. Check availability at https://www.heartinternet.uk/domain-names British businesses wishing to attract domestic customers should use a ‘.co.uk’…
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Nov- 2014 -27 November
ADVICE: 10 reasons to sell jewellery online
Are you still walking around the pool and worrying about taking the digital plunge? Every year, figures are released from various organisations showing that consumers are loving buying goods online, and that includes jewellery. The vast increase in online purchases made using mobile phones is worth considering, too. We’ve asked…
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21 November
ADVICE: When employees take the festive fun too far
Abigail Halcarz, employment lawyer at leading UK law firm SGH Martineau warns of the pitfalls of allowing festive fun at work to get out of hand. The Christmas adverts are on the telly, lists of ‘must-have’ presents are being compiled and carols will soon accompany shoppers on their travails, but…
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11 November
Why bosses could do with some training
If sales are disappointing and there is older stock that is proving hard to move, could it be that you, the boss, are not doing things properly? LEONARD ZELL asks the question in a characteristically provocative column about training and sales tactics. When I ask bosses how their business is…
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Jul- 2014 -22 July
10 Top Tips for Jewellery Retailers to Increase Online Revenue
By Al Keck, the managing director of online retail specialists, Toinfinity. 1) Analyse your data – Know your numbers, online marketing is accountable to return on investment (ROI). Make sure your online channel is delivering a positive contribution to the business. 2) Know your customer base – Who are they, where do they shop and…
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7 July
SELLING: Are you rewarding your over-achievers?
Our sales guru LEONARD ZELL holds forth on why a group commission structure will lose you sales on the long term. Reward sales superstars individually, however, and you’ll be quids in. In the US, salary plus commission is far more prevalent than the UK. For some reason many jewellers in…
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Jun- 2014 -30 June
LEGAL CORNER: Can I renew my lease? Statutory right to a lease renewal
By Stephen Welfare, partner, Royds LLP A tenant of a business lease has a statutory right to a lease renewal at the end of the contractual term. If a tenant satisfies the criteria set out in section 23 of the Landlord & Tenant Act [LTA] 1954, it will be entitled…
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