Being an older person in the UK can increasingly feel like being cancelled, new research reveals. Many older people say they now feel excluded and marginalised in countless aspects of daily life – leading to an increased sense of isolation and loneliness. Not focussing on the silver pound is clearly a missed opportunity for retailers (particularly for high street fashion brands). The research reveals that many older people are desperate for more to be aimed at them, with nearly half (44%) saying they would love to wear more fashionable clothing if it was marketed at them. This is the disturbing conclusion…
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A market-leading business dedicated to locating subsurface energy and mineral resources to reduce the globe’s carbon footprint, is powering its strategic growth plans after securing a £500,000 funding deal. AIM-listed Getech, based in Leeds, which specialises in data-mapping natural resources such as metals, minerals and geothermal energy, agreed the working capital facility with Reward Finance Group, which provides property investors and SMEs with tailored business finance loans and asset based solutions of up to £5m. Getech was formed in 1986 and uses its geoscience data and unique geospatial software to accelerate energy transition away from fossil fuels by developing and leading geo-energy and…
What makes a good salesperson in 2024? And what skills should they have to generate successful leads and boost results for the business? Steve Harlow, Chief Sales Officer at Sopro, comments on the skills every successful salesperson should have and how to implement them: “A good salesperson must be equipped with the necessary knowledge and tools to be productive. There are various skills a salesperson needs and different tactics they can adopt to engage with customers effectively and drive sales. Here are some of the most important ones: Social prospecting: “Using social networks as a strategic tool, social prospecting allows sellers to…
With recent figures revealing SME lending levels rose by 15% during the first quarter of this year, Kyle Eaton, money.co.uk business credit cards expert, shares his tips on choosing the right financial products for your business: There are plenty of financial products available that cater to small business owners and their specific needs, with business credit cards being one of the most popular choices. It can be difficult to know where to start when choosing a business credit card provider and a specific card. “Every business needs cash to get off the ground and pay the bills, from establishing a workplace to buying…
Roger Jackson, Founder & CEO of SenseCheck, a leader in marketing consultancy explores the critical role of feedback in marketing and identifies four major barriers that often hinder its effectiveness. He offers actionable strategies to overcome these obstacles, aiming to transform the way businesses approach feedback to drive significant improvements in their marketing efforts. Feedback in marketing is fundamental and can be the difference between campaign success or failure. No one has a monopoly of wisdom, yet so many of us struggle to give and receive opinions in ways that genuinely drive improvement. Various psychological, social, and cognitive barriers can…
An artificial intelligence coding workshop for youngsters scheduled for late July, has been so overwhelmed with bookings that its organisers, Glasgow-based British Youth International College (BYITC) Supermaths, have been forced to arrange multiple sessions to accommodate demand. “The interest in artificial intelligence coding has been phenomenal, so much so that we have been obliged to create further sessions to meet demand since the summer break is a perfect time to learn,” said BYITC Supermaths founder and computer scientist Dr Rashmi Mantri. “We know from our previous coding AI workshops that the young people start out a little uncertain and with a limited understanding…
St Luke’s – Sheffield’s Hospice is set to launch its most ambitious retail project to date…the city’s first charity department store! Last summer saw the opening of the hugely successful St Luke’s city centre store on The Moor, bringing the total number of St Luke’s shops throughout the city to 14, extending from Stocksbridge in the north to Crystal Peaks in the south. Now the charity is proud to unveil plans for an 8,500 sq ft department store at the Kilner Way Retail Park in Wadsley Bridge. Opening this autumn, the shop will offer a wide variety of pre-loved goods…
Vodafone Business’ Director of Small, Medium & Enterprise Business, Claire Harris, comments on how 5G is transforming the UK’s summer of sport. The Summer of 2024 is fast becoming a sporting blockbuster, and vendors have been catering around-the-clock for Wimbledon, The Euros, The Olympics, The British grand Prix at Silverstone and many more. Amidst the excitement, a technological revolution is unfolding, poised to redefine the fan experience and transform how vendors deliver services. 5G connectivity and the Internet of Things (IoT) promise to create smarter, more interactive, and personalised experiences for fans, while enabling vendors to operate with unprecedented efficiency. A stadium’s food and drink sales account for a huge part of the match day economy but, with…
Well known Swindon entrepreneurs Carl McCulloch and Jeff Tucker, who run recruitment business Trak Employment Solutions, have helped raised £30,000 to support individuals in the Swindon community facing difficult times. They raised the money by cycling from London to Paris along with a group of other committed business owners. The funds will be used by their new charity, Best Mates, to provide crucial support and guidance to those in need. Launched in November 2023, Best Mates operates under the heartfelt strapline ‘We Got Ya’. The charity’s mission is to offer a unique service by matching individuals encountering tough situations with…
Since the first film was launched in 2015, the Inside Out franchise has become a global phenomenon that has fuelled conversations around mental health, parenting and how our bodies and minds adapt to change. Released just last month, Inside Out 2 is now the highest grossing film of 2024 so far, and has become the first film to take in $1bn worldwide. The franchise focuses on Riley, a now 13-year-old girl who faces new emotional challenges as she enters puberty. Riley’s emotions, which include Joy, Sadness, Fear, Anger, Disgust, Anxiety, Envy, Embarrassment and Ennui (boredom) are personified, and they oversee…