Accountant Ellen Waters argues that the introduction of the PAYE Real Time Information system will spur retailers to think about outsourcing payroll tasks.

Should real time be on your time?

Accountant Ellen Waters argues that the introduction of the PAYE Real Time Information system will spur retailers to think about outsourcing payroll tasks. by Ellen...
Dr Oetker signage at forecourt

More pizza on the go

An increasingly popular option at service stations and forecourts across the UK, Dr. Oetker’s Chicago Town Pizza to Go has added a new vegan pizza to its range.

New app is sorted

Off-sales delivery app DrinkSorted has rebranded as Deliveries Sorted and is rolling out a new app solution for convenience retailers

Poll reveals support for small business

THE British public wants the next government to protect small business from mistreatment from big business, a poll has revealed. Commissioned by the Forum of...

Newsagents sign up with pension provider

The National Federation of Retail Newsagents (NFRN)has selected Now: Pensions as its preferred provider for auto enrolment. Now: Pensions is a subsidiary of Danish...
Paul Yates of Jet reckons there is demand among consumers for premium fuel.

Ambition will be rewarded

Paul Yates of Jet weighs in on future prospects

City convenience store up for grabs

A convenience store in a residential area to the south of Edinburgh city centre is being brought to the market by retail property agent...
BP Pulse charge point at Harthill

Harthill’s electric pulse

BP has installed two new EV charging points at a service station site on the M8.
Enhanced Capital Allowance

Make sure on ECA

THE Enhanced Capital Allowance (ECA) scheme is designed to encourage the installation of energy-efficient equipment. It offers a 100% First Year Allowance (FYA) for investments...

Business sales back on the front foot?

Agent sees deals up in October after strong summer ECONOMICS experts differ about how strong the economy currently is but one specialist retail and hospitality...
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Rolling out the subs

BRANDED food to go, including hot food to go, is being tipped as one of the product and service categories with greatest potential for...

Seeking support from the crowd

For many enterprising businesses, such as BrewDog and Diet Chef, the emergence of crowdfunding has proved the perfect antidote to bank lending and venture...
How are you for food to go? It’s a question most retailers will want to ask of any potential symbol partner as FTG continues to grow in Scottish convenience stores.

Choices to make

There’s a lot to think about when selecting a symbol. Here’s our checklist for success
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Misconduct can be a tricky dismissal

When an employee’s bad behaviour goes too far and becomes a problem for the business, managers and owners tend to feel justified in dismissing for misconduct. However, even straightforward cases can lead to a tribunal .

Cluck and collect eggs

A forecourt in Dumfries has introduced a collection service with a difference – an egg vending machine. Jet Border Cars reckons it’s the first forecourt...

Snapping up more stores

Snappy Shopper has hit another major recruitment milestone, with 700 stores across the UK now offering the delivery service