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WANT RAVING FANS LIKE TESLA AND STARBUCKS? YOUR BUSINESS NEEDS TO DO THESE 6 THINGS.
Nicholas Leighton We all know brand aficionados who are simply obsessed with a service or product, but what are the best ways of...
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THE FUTURE OF PAYROLL: 5 TRENDS TO BE ON TOP OF
Jeff Ryan, MD of AWCape The payroll industry is known for “moving slowly”. However, even though, aside from ongoing legislative changes,...
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PERSONALISATION, DATA SECURITY, AND SPEED DRIVE CUSTOMER LOYALTY AMID UNCERTAINTY — SALESFORCE RESEA
A new global survey of 5000 consumers reveals critical changes to consumer spending amid inflation and economic uncertainty. These...
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THE 8 ESSENTIALS FOR A WINNING CUSTOMER EXPERIENCE STRATEGY IN 2023
Dori-Jo Bonner, Digital Engagement Strategist Once a major differentiator between companies, customer experience is now essentially a...
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Tough times ahead as South Africans face financial crises
Many South Africans face the prospect of a tough 2023. Inflation is the highest it has ever been, and the repo rate has steadily risen...
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5 REASONS SETTING CUSTOMER EXPECTATIONS GOES A LONG WAY
There are a lot of different things that go into starting and operating a business. You need a product or service that can sell and a...
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SPAR Netherlands again named Top Employer in 2023
SPAR Netherlands has been awarded the ‘Top Employers’ certification for the second consecutive year. The Top Employers Institute presents...
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Last mile-delivery tech predictions for 2023
Online demand for products is growing rapidly, but amid supply chain disruptions there is a greater need to deliver items to customers...
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Cleaning changed during the pandemic, and it may not change back
The cleaning product industry expects intense cleaning to be a long-term habit by Craig Bettenhausen It would be a stretch to say the...
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Franchising
If buying an existing business doesn't sound right for you but starting from scratch sounds a bit intimidating, you could be suited for...
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Restaurant Cleaning Checklist
Cleaning, sanitizing, and disinfecting are incredibly important in the foodservice industry to prevent cross-contamination and the spread...
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NightCap, Drink-Spiking Prevention Product Designed By Former Shark Tank Contestant Shirah Benarde
At the time, 16-year-old Shirah Benarde created NightCap, a drink-spiking prevention cover to protect people in public places. The...
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Game-changing strategies for South African small businesses
When times are troubled and uncertain, businesses need to evolve and remain competitive. Developing a change strategy process can be...
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A Tokyo supermarket mirrors the plight of Japan’s consumers, workers
A Tokyo supermarket mirrors the plight of Japan’s consumers, workers A Tokyo supermarket mirrors the plight of Japan’s consumers, workers...
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Mr Price Q3 sales jump on acquisition, shares drop 10%
South African budget fashion retailer Mr Price on Friday reported a 34% surge in third-quarter sales boosted mostly by a recent...
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Unilever’s Indian Arm Posts 12% Profit Gain, Hikes Royalties
Worst of inflation is behind us,’ Hindustan Unilever CEO says Royalties to parent Unilever increase to 3.45% from 2.65% By Chris Kay and...
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5 Ways POS Systems Are Changing (and Why It Matters)
Learn how POS systems have changed and how their capabilities can help you better manage your business. In addition to checking out...
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What Is a POS System? (And Other Common Questions Answered)
Learn what a POS system is, how it works and how your business can benefit from having one. To complete a sales transaction, your company...
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SPAR offers valuable support to charity initiatives
SPAR Partners worldwide support their local communities in many different ways. Here we present a series of meaningful charity...
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R7 billion saved in six months with Shoprite & Checkers Xtra Savings
More than 25 million South African consumers saved a combined R7 billion on their grocery bills during the past six months (July to...
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