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Why E-commerce Companies Need Fast Shipping
In the early days of e-commerce, if a consumer placed an online order and it magically appeared on the doorstep a week later, he or she was probably astonished that it showed it up at all. My, how things have changed! With Amazon driving the delivery bar ever higher, today’s consumers consider an order to be slow if it shows up in two days. They expect fast shipping. With such a tight delivery window, e-commerce companies have to work very hard and very smart to stay in the game. The infographic below, How to Speed Up E-commerce Deliveries, is essential reading for leadership and operations personnel in just about any…
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Setting Up the Layout of Your Retail Store
When you own a small retail business, you’re constantly living under the threat of being overwhelmed by a bigger fish. Although the personal touch and unique inventory, and the layout of your retail store can give you an advantage over big-box stores, they can’t be your only selling points. No matter how personable your employees are or how unique your merchandise may be, shoppers also look for convenience. If the act of shopping in your store is too confusing or takes too much time, you risk pushing people into the arms of the nearest competitor. This makes your store’s layout one of the most crucial aspects of its success. For…
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Things to avoid when playing online UK Slots
Once upon a time in the late 1800s a Californian mechanical engineer who went by the name of Charles D. Fey created his signature gambling game, the Liberty Bell slot machine. This was widely recognized as the first commercially successful slot machine ever, and if it was not for Mr Fey’s crucial pioneering work in the field of slot machine gambling, we’re not sure the modern online slots industry would be nearly as big. Of course, we’re not saying that Charles D. Fey ever meant for the online slots industry to happen. In fact, we’re pretty sure he would faint with surprise if somebody showed him the hyper modern, online…
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How to Monetize Your Blog
Maybe you have been running a blog for a while; you have a high readership, and now is the time to monetize; alternatively, you could be a startup brand or business who wants to gain traction right away. If you’re interested in monetizing your blog this winter, you’re in the right place. Below are some pro tips on how to get started. Sell Advertising Space One of the easiest ways to monetize your blog is to sell Ad space. The majority of platforms allow you to do this in the form of Ad space. You can allow display ads on there – ones not relevant to an audience – or…
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5 Ways to Earn Money From Home This Winter
Make your money work for you work from home The first step in earning better money from home is to reduce your bills and spending as much as possible. Any savings analyst will advise you of this strategy because until you strip everything back to the necessities, your saving efforts will be inefficient and therefore flawed. Go through your accounts and remove any unnecessary expenses. These could include subscription services you haven’t used for a while. Limit subscription services where possible and check you’re getting the best deals on your energy, credit cards, insurance, and the best savings rates. Off-load all the stuff you don’t use Some people like to…
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Most Common Door Lock Problems in Winter
It’s winter season once again. It’s time to update our outfit as well as check our door locks in anticipation of the cold weather. Experts at West Coast Locksmith confirm that door lock problems are quite common during winter because the cold weather causes a number of things. Let’s take a look at what happens to our locks in this time of the year, as well as some quick fixes: 1. Misaligned Lock When temperatures drop, door frames may contract, affecting the fit between the door and the installed lock. If you’re using a deadbolt-type, you might find turning the key a bit challenging because of this. If this happens,…
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Must-Read Tips On Flooring
Flooring contractors are an essential part of any new build or renovation. It does not matter what kind of flooring you choose in the end; you will still need specialized construction contractors to do the work for you. At which stage should the flooring go down in your building project? Ideally the floors should go down once the walls are complete, but before any painting and finishing is done. It should definitely be done before the skirting boards are added. This is the best time to do it as you can then check that the floors are level and will work as they should. Alongside thinking about this, you also…
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Still Needing To Work From Home? Here Are Some Tips To Help
Working from home has now become the normal for so many people, and so it may be something that you are getting used to. Not all of us had planned to do this, and many of us were initially not set up to take that plunge. But there are some great benefits to doing it. Flexibility when it comes to family life, savings on commuter costs and also the opportunity to work differently are just some of the benefits experienced. However, with the future looking like this is set to continue, what can you do if you find you are still needing to work from home? Here are some tips…