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Autumn Budget: Key Takeaways for Members
The Autumn Budget 2024 includes key financial updates impacting Giftware Association members. Major changes involve increases in public spending, taxation, and growth projections, alongside …
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Introduction to Qalara - Sourcing
The Giftware Association is thrilled to introduce Qalara, a new-age global sourcing & wholesale platform that is disrupting and revolutionising the way importers and retailers can source…
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Ready for your First Employee?
You’re ready to take on your first employee, but that can be a scary prospect – there are so many myths around taking on employees and managing people. But if you don’t, your…
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Jargon Busting with Therese Oertenblad
In order to come across as credible, professional and trustworthy, it would be a good idea to familiarise yourself with the most common jargon. However, if in doubt, it's better to ask what …
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Unlocking the Potential: Harnessing the Power of LinkedIn for Your Business
In today's digital age, social media platforms have become indispensable tools for businesses to connect, engage, and expand their networks.
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Creating your Business Plan - Part 1
Why does your business need a written plan? The simple answer to why you need a business plan, regardless of the business size, or age or level of revenue, is that if you don’t have a …
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Creating Your Business Plan - Part 2
Why does your business need a written plan? The simple answer to why you need a business plan, regardless of the business size, or age or level of revenue, is that if you don’t have a …
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The Kings Awards - How to Apply
The King’s Awards for Enterprise are the most prestigious awards for businesses, recognising and celebrating business excellence across the UK. The recipients of the awards demonstrate…
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How to use gift cards to boost your sales and your brand
he gift card industry is worth over £7billion and growing. Understanding this market and how to run an effective gift card program can increase revenue, drive customer acquisition and …
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How to get your products featured in the Christmas Gift Guides
Last year, there were over 29,000 products included in the UK gift guides, but if you want to be featured, you must be in the editors’ inboxes. In this workshop, Rosie Davies-Smith…
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UK Trade Magazines List
We have listed below a lot of trade magazines, some are free, some are paid-for, and the majority have free email newsletters available. All magazines listed are UK based. The benefit of reading…
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Contractor, Worker or Employee
At some point, especially if you are planning on growing your business, you will need to build a team. You cannot do everything, and even ‘lifestyle’ businesses (those who perhaps…
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Performance Management Journey
I hate to be the bearer of bad news but not everyone will be the perfect person you need them to be all of the time. Planning on how we will monitor performance, and address any shortcomings…
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Recruiting the People You Need
Unfortunately, we can’t draw a happy face on a stone and magic the perfect people and in the real world, finding the right people to work with you in your business can feel like finding…
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Developing Brand Guidelines
Branding is about much more than a pretty logo and website. You hopefully know your mission statement and what your company and brand stands for, but your brand is actually how it is perceived…
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India - a promising alternative to diversify & scale your sourcing
A growing emphasis on sustainable consumption has further contributed to India’s success story, one that is driven by its handmade artisanal techniques and a wealth of natural materials…
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Image Size Cheat Sheet
When you are balancing many different social media channels in addition to your ownwebsite it can be easy to lose track of the different dimensions required for eachplatform. Let us do the work…
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Retail Display Sources
When designing or redesigning your retail space it is important to create an aesthetic that fits with your brand and products. There are many companies out there who will design your space, …
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UK/ Ireland Shows - Buyers and Retailers
Deciding on which shows to visit can be difficult. It is easy to get FOMO when you see other retailers visiting one you are not at. However, it’s important to think about which products…
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UK/Ireland Shows - Suppliers
Deciding on which show to exhibit at can be difficult. It’s a balance of finding the ones that will get you in front of the right buyers at a cost that works for you. The best known are…
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Employing Disabled People - Access to Work
Access to Work (AtW) is a government programme aimed at supporting disabled people to get into or remain in work. This grant scheme is vastly under-used and publicised. It can provide practical…
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Employing Disabled People - Language
As we all know Language is powerful. It influences both how we understand and how we behave. It is therefore important that we recognise this and seek to use language that builds up rather than…
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Employing Disabled People - Reasonable Adjustments
By law as an employer you must consider reasonable adjustments to ensure a disabled employee is not disadvantaged in their role. It can be easy to get concerned that this becomes a big overhead…
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Social Media Community Building: A Vital Asset for Retail and Giftware Businesses
In today's digitally connected world, social media is more than just a platform for sharing photos and updates. It has become a powerful tool for businesses to engage with their audience and…
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Conversational Commerce: Unlocking New Opportunities for Retail and Giftware Businesses
Conversational Commerce: Unlocking New Opportunities for Retail and Giftware Businesses The way consumers interact with brands and make purchases is changing dramatically. The driving …
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