Yeoman House 25 years on
Chander looks back on issues that faced newsagents over the past 100 years and finds that many concerns remain the same
Cashing up the banks’ rip-off culture
Vince Cable has launched a scathing attack on high street banks describing rip-off culture as “ingrained” in the market
Almighty Conglomerates
Supermarkets may seem to get the better of regulatory frameworks, but that shouldn’t deter you from investing in your business
Refit for purpose
Refitting your store can be expensive. But it can also be a worthy investment. Chander looks at three success stories
Promotions are key
Retailers need to get behind and understand promotions if they want to keep their businesses recession-proof
Judged on appearances
Independents have no choice but to ensure their shops layouts compare well to the supermarkets and other chains appearing on the high street
Banks offer mentoring service to SMEs
Keep your eyes peeled for a new mentoring service soon to be made available to small businesses like your own
In for a pound
Recession presents opportunities as well as threats and learning some tricks from retailers like Poundland could win you some footfall






