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Is your business struggling post-lockdown? Our app can help.
If you thought cancellations/no-shows were an issue before lockdown, post-lockdown is going to be hell. Any business that relied on walk-in trade to fill gaps caused by cancellations is going to have problems, but the hair, beauty and restaurant industries are going to suffer the most. Providing adequate social distancing immediately impacts the number of…
An end to hunting for home delivery slots?
The Coronavirus pandemic isn’t easy for anyone, but we want to make it a little bit more manageable for businesses and their customers. Like many people, we’ve been frustrated trying to book delivery slots with both supermarkets and local businesses. But, we’re a huge part of the problem. We’re either hammering the refresh button on…
Proudly supporting Demelza Hospice Care for Children
For someone to really understand the work a charity does, it usually requires them to need the help of a charity. It’s not until something happens to us, a relative or someone in our community, that we truly appreciate how important charities are. In recent years, larger charities have shied away from telling us –…
It’s time to let the High Street die
It’s a controversial statement, but how will the high street change if it doesn’t die? Two years ago we wrote that the country is sleepwalking towards an empty High Street. And since then, nothing has changed. Almost 10,000 retail jobs have been lost in the last year. The High Street is no longer a town’s…
Are you sick of being asked for money
Do you feel like you’re constantly being hounded for money by charities and schools? If so, with charity giving in decline it will only get worse. While there are fewer ‘chuggers’ (charity muggers) on the streets, we’re bombarded by TV advertising with celebrities asking for our hard-earned cash. I like to use a Mars bar…
It’s not about us, it’s always been about you
We’ve written more than 60 blog posts and each one has had a common theme. They’re not about us. Obviously we get a mention, but whether you’re a small business, a customer, a charity or a school PTA… it’s always been about you. The app was built to give business owners a new way to…
The problem with Small Business Saturday
I have a major problem with Small Business Saturday. Actually, three problems. The first is the origins of the event in the first place. Small Business Saturday was started in the US in 2010 and sponsored by credit card company American Express (Amex). Amex bought advertising on Facebook, which it gave to its existing merchant…
It’s that time of year – school Christmas fete time
School Christmas fetes are fast becoming as traditional as Nativity plays. Christmas fetes and markets are a great way for pupils to prepare for the festive season, but they’re also a valuable source of fundraising for the PTA. Parent Teacher Associations are having to think of new ways to raise funds that don’t seem like…
At 50 years old I find myself still learning.
They say it’s never too late to learn, well over the last couple of weeks, I have found myself back at school, and I’ve been learning a lot. I’m 50 years old and still learning… the lessons I have been taught have come from multiple schools, and not just from some wonderful teachers. What I…
It’s only a matter of time before a school goes bust
We recently wrote about Bellfield Junior School Birmingham having to reduce the number of days that they are able to teach. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/stories-48770759 I will admit to thinking that this was an isolated case. I was very wrong. Devon Devon County Council’s Children’s Scrutiny Committee, is convinced that Devon schools will soon join those nationwide closing…
It’s time to let the High Street die
It’s a controversial statement, but how will the high street change if it doesn’t die? Two years ago we wrote that the country is sleepwalking towards an empty High Street. And since then, nothing has changed. Almost 10,000 retail jobs have been lost in the last year. The High Street is no longer a town’s…
Are you sick of being asked for money
Do you feel like you’re constantly being hounded for money by charities and schools? If so, with charity giving in decline it will only get worse. While there are fewer ‘chuggers’ (charity muggers) on the streets, we’re bombarded by TV advertising with celebrities asking for our hard-earned cash. I like to use a Mars bar…
It’s not about us, it’s always been about you
We’ve written more than 60 blog posts and each one has had a common theme. They’re not about us. Obviously we get a mention, but whether you’re a small business, a customer, a charity or a school PTA… it’s always been about you. The app was built to give business owners a new way to…
The problem with Small Business Saturday
I have a major problem with Small Business Saturday. Actually, three problems. The first is the origins of the event in the first place. Small Business Saturday was started in the US in 2010 and sponsored by credit card company American Express (Amex). Amex bought advertising on Facebook, which it gave to its existing merchant…
It’s that time of year – school Christmas fete time
School Christmas fetes are fast becoming as traditional as Nativity plays. Christmas fetes and markets are a great way for pupils to prepare for the festive season, but they’re also a valuable source of fundraising for the PTA. Parent Teacher Associations are having to think of new ways to raise funds that don’t seem like…
At 50 years old I find myself still learning.
They say it’s never too late to learn, well over the last couple of weeks, I have found myself back at school, and I’ve been learning a lot. I’m 50 years old and still learning… the lessons I have been taught have come from multiple schools, and not just from some wonderful teachers. What I…
It’s only a matter of time before a school goes bust
We recently wrote about Bellfield Junior School Birmingham having to reduce the number of days that they are able to teach. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/stories-48770759 I will admit to thinking that this was an isolated case. I was very wrong. Devon Devon County Council’s Children’s Scrutiny Committee, is convinced that Devon schools will soon join those nationwide closing…
School funding cuts are affecting YOUR child’s education
Over the past few months, there has been a surge in reports relating to school funding cuts across the country. A recent BBC Radio 4 interview with head teacher Nigel Attwood of Bellfield Junior School in Birmingham, highlighted the extent that cuts to the education budget are having on the pupils at the school. Bellfield…
me:now is going back to school
Schools of all sizes are finding that pressures on budgets mean they need to come up with new ways to raise much-needed funds. So, with the summer break over, we have decided that the affiliate scheme is now open to schools as well as local charities. Most affiliate schemes are limited to a one-off payment…
me:now US is going back to school
Schools of all sizes are finding that pressures on budgets mean they need to come up with new ways to raise much-needed funds. So, with the summer break over, we have decided that the affiliate scheme is now open to schools as well as local charities. Most affiliate schemes are limited to a one-off payment…