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What Is A Surcharge? A Surcharge is an additional fee to the costs of a good or service which extends outside of the initially quoted price. As surcharges extend beyond the quoted price, they are classified as hidden fees. The rate is often found in the small print of contracts and outside of the quoted…
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Virtual UK landline numbers essentially operate the same as any other fixed landline number. They cost the same to call and numbers are available for every area code in the UK. But as they are virtual they provide all the benefits of non-geographic numbers such as 0800 and 0330. We’ve put together the top 5…
read moreNow that everyone’s firmly back up and running after the Christmas break, it’s likely that you’re looking ahead to the New Year and feeling ambitious about what lies ahead. If you spent last year building your business or if you’re still in the process of doing so, it may be that you want to push…
read moreA boom in entrepreneurial spirit over the last year has been recognised in new research as the number of people setting up their own business has grown by 24 per cent. In the study by Freelancer.co.uk which surveyed over 300,000 businesses, the growth can be seen across the country as people in the North are…
read moreUK roofers, builders, hauliers and security contractors are leading the nation’s economic recovery with cross-sector growth in 2013, according to recent research. In the research, carried out by leading finance provider Bibby Financial Services, 4000 of the UK’s small businesses were surveyed, showing that performance in manufacturing, construction, transport, wholesale and business services has increased.…
read moreNinety three percent of small businesses in the UK are ‘quite’ or ‘very’ happy despite the current economic climate, according to the American Express Small Business Barometer. Citing motivations such as ‘being the master of my own destiny’, ‘doing something I like or believe in’ and ‘reaping the financial benefits of my own efforts’, small…
read moreSmall business owners are being reminded of the importance of friendly customer service to ensure customer loyalty and business growth, as a new report has found that many SMEs are overlooking this. The report, published by Barclays, found that a smile and a friendly hello is the most common reason why consumers feel loyal to…
read moreSmall businesses have been choosing to use non-geographic numbers for years as it gives them a nationwide presence. But how, and why, does using a non-geographic number help you gain the trust of your customers? So you’re a start-up business based in a small town and you believe your location is hindering your business’…
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