Work disciplinary consistency counts
Inconsistency of treatment is a common complaint from employees and can have legal consequences when it comes to a dismissal for misconduct – as...
Helping hands in a new financial world?
Sources of finance for small and medium-sized businesses are widening. A major accountant and an online portal have announced new developments they say will...
Meet the maker: Lance Hamilton
Mash Direct’s commercial officer talks convenience
What’s your role?
I am the chief commercial officer at Mash Direct and I have worked here for 14 years...
Forecourt formula
Carronvale Service Station in Larbert is the flagship and test bed forecourt of Certas Energy. Scottish Grocer’s John McNee visited the site and spoke...
Digital developments can boost margins
JW Filshill has been investing time and resources into digital development as it takes a data driven approach across the business
PayPoint is on the front foot
PAYPOINT has been celebrating a milestone, with its PayPoint One platform now live in over 16,000 stores across the UK.
Suresite in Esso mix
SURESITE has been appointed by Greenergy to provide wetstock management across its Esso Dealer network.
The power to react
With the right EPOS system, retailers can react quickly to information from customers and give an improved level of service. But not all systems...
Exploring alternatives
EPOS firm suggests looking beyond bill payments for footfall
BILL payments may not be the footfall driver some retailers believe it is, an EPOS firm...
Protect staff from abusive shoppers
It is not uncommon for retail workers to experience abusive behaviour from customers, and there is growing pressure on employers to be proactive in preventing such behaviour.
Right to work rules for small business
THE need for employers to have an awareness of right to work legislation can often seem quite daunting or unnecessary but failure to gain an understanding could seriously cripple a business.
Highland expansion for Jet
Jet extends its Scottish footprint with Dingwall deal
Take care when choosing a name
By Julie Brown
A catchy and memorable brand name is high on the list of priorities for any food and drink manufacturer looking to...
Holyrood to speed up broadband rollout
THE Scottish Government says almost £18m funding is being made available to “accelerate high-speed broadband roll-out for Scotland’s rural communities”.
Holyrood describes the news as...
Don’t be late for refresher class
If you gained your personal licence and became a personal licence holder (PLH) on or before the day the current licensing laws fully came...
Online possibilities
EPOS hardware manufacturer Posiflex made a bid to strengthen its presence in the UK last month with the launch of its new UK website...
