08/09/2022
• David Brown
With uncertainty on the horizon, the time has come for retailers to plan for ways to promote internal growth. DAVID BROWN shares three important approaches to promote improvement from within a business.
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07/06/2022
• David Brown
Standing out from the crowd in the retail world can be difficult. DAVID BROWN shares a straightforward formula for building a successful business.
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19/11/2021
• David Brown
Jewellers know they have to invest in stock, shop fit-outs, advertising and promotion however, DAVID BROWN says investing in staff training is often overlooked.
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15/11/2021
• David Brown
Fatigue, exhaustion, burnout – whatever the term used to describe it, this weariness can have severe consequences for business owners, writes DAVID BROWN.
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02/08/2021
• David Brown
With a quarter of business owners unhappy at work, David Brown provides advice on reducing stress, improving well-being and increasing productivity.
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01/06/2021
• David Brown
The key to managing a business – and a life – is balance, and that means identifying which tasks to prioritise and which to delegate, or abandon altogether, writes DAVID BROWN.
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08/04/2021
• David Brown
Many retailers default to the ‘cost-plus’ pricing strategy – but it’s not the only way to determine what you can charge for your stock, explains DAVID BROWN.
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27/01/2021
• David Brown
When looking for guidance in business, follow the example of one of history’s most iconic entrepreneurs, oil baron John D Rockefeller, writes DAVID BROWN.
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30/11/2020
• David Brown
A new year is the perfect time for a fresh start, writes DAVID BROWN, who recommends a simple re ective exercise to organise your business priorities for the future.
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10/11/2020
• David Brown
December is a critical month for retailers – and even more so this year given the disruption of COVID-19. With four weeks to go, now is the perfect time to assess your store’s readiness – particularly if you have been closed or limited trading, writes DAVID BROWN.
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06/10/2020
• David Brown
While natural skill can play a part in anyone’s success, the element that makes the biggest difference comes down to another factor entirely – the willingness to learn, explains DAVID BROWN.
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10/09/2020
• David Brown
Determine how best to motivate and retain your employees using the simple psychological framework known as Maslow’s hierarchy of needs, advises DAVID BROWN.
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21/08/2020
• David Brown
There are multiple factors contributing to how customers see you in the digital realm – many of which you can control. DAVID BROWN asks if it’s time to conduct an online audit of your website, listings and social media.
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02/06/2020
• David Brown
In the most difficult trading conditions, valuing your employees is critically important. DAVID BROWN explains how to lead your staff to inspire their loyalty and increase productivity.
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19/05/2020
• David Brown
In the midst of an unprecedented and overwhelming global crisis, DAVID BROWN offers much-needed food for thought as well as practical management tips for retail jewellers.
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