Black Friday will test whether UK retailers can still grow profitably in Europe
Black Friday, the Friday after Thanksgiving, traditionally marks the start of Christmas shopping, and is a major e-commerce day across the world. This year will be the first under the EU’s new customs rules for low-value ecommerce imports. Read more to find out what happens to margin when added customs costs, more complex peak-season baskets, and the January returns wave are added to the mix.
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Master public speaking to boost your small business growth
Many capable founders have strong products, but a shaky delivery can lead to the message landing softly or getting misunderstood. Therefore, strong public speaking skills can help earn trust, clarify value, and create real audience engagement. Find out how speaking can create opportunity for your business and support consistent business growth.
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New £210 million investment fund for businesses in the South East of England
The British Business Bank (BBB) has launched the latest regional scheme, The South East Investment Fund, to support businesses outside London. David Hourican, Interim CEO of BBB said: “The South East of England is home to some of the UK’s most innovative technological and scientific businesses and this fund will ensure that business have local access to the finance they need to grow, scale and expand."
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