Monthly Archives: December 2011

Looking positive for 2012, from the outside!

Adopting some simple resolutions for the New Year could help attract new customers to your shop. Why not try some of these: Regularly look at your business from the customers point of view, remedy any failings immediately. Keep your shop front well … Continue reading

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Christmas Wishes to all

     

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Portas Review published

The independent review into the future of our high streets undertaken by Mary Portas has now been published and the full report can be accessed via her official website The following is a summary of the 28 recommendations made within the report: 1.Put in place a “Town Team”: … Continue reading

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Knutsford and the Shop Doctor.

8 independent businesses in Knutsford directly participated in the most recent round of Shop Doctor surgeries funded by Cheshire East Council on 29th & 30th November. ‘One to one’ in-store surgeries were focused on helping retailers maximise additional opportunities within their existing businesses and how to … Continue reading

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Dine local, shop local, love local

Residents and businesses across Cheshire East are benefiting from the increasing reach of the innovative and rewarding Love Local Life Loyalty Scheme. The scheme is supported by Cheshire East Council who have recognised the opportunities that such a scheme can deliver and … Continue reading

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