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In the eyes of a potential customer, what differentiates your brand from that of any other construction business?

How OLN Inc Built a Sales Army One Door at a Time

2 June 2025 Business Business Matters 0 Comments

In a digital-first world where automation rules and inboxes are jammed with pitches, one company has quietly taken the opposite route — and succeeded.

Tesla’s grip on the European electric vehicle market weakened dramatically last month, with new figures showing a 49 per cent drop in sales across 32 European countries compared with April 2024 — a sharp contrast to the overall EV sector, which posted a 28 per cent year-on-year rise.

Tesla sales plunge 49% across Europe in April amid political backlash and rising competition

28 May 2025 News Jamie Young 0 Comments

Tesla’s grip on the European electric vehicle market weakened dramatically last month, with new figures showing a 49 per cent drop in sales across 32 European countries compared with April 2024 — a sharp contrast to the overall EV sector, which posted a 28 per cent year-on-year rise.

For the first time in almost two years, most estate agents think they will be selling more homes in a few months’ time than they are currently.

UK house sales hit four-year high as market momentum builds in May

28 May 2025 News Jamie Young 0 Comments

The UK housing market is enjoying its strongest spell of activity since the pandemic-era “race for space,” with estate agents reporting a surge in buyer interest and sales agreed reaching a four-year high, according to new data from property portal Zoopla.

Retail sales surged 7% in April thanks to sunny weather and a late Easter, with sharp rises in DIY, gardening, and pub spending, according to BRC, KPMG and Barclays data.

Sunniest April on record lifts UK retail sales as consumers flock to pubs, DIY and gardening

13 May 2025 News Jamie Young 0 Comments

Retail sales surged 7% in April thanks to sunny weather and a late Easter, with sharp rises in DIY, gardening, and pub spending, according to BRC, KPMG and Barclays data.

Electric vehicle (EV) sales in the UK continued to surge in April, with battery electric cars claiming more than one in five new registrations, even as petrol and diesel car sales sharply declined — a development hailed by campaigners as a “clear signal” of public support for the shift to cleaner transport.

British drivers send ‘clear signal’ in supporting electric cars as petrol and diesel sales nosedive

8 May 2025 In Business Jamie Young 0 Comments

Electric car sales soared in April 2025 as petrol and diesel registrations fell below 30%, signalling a major shift in UK driver preferences despite political noise around net zero.

Novo Nordisk has slashed its full-year revenue and profit forecasts for the first time since launching its blockbuster weight-loss drug Wegovy, as unauthorised compounded versions of its GLP-1 drugs eat into sales — particularly in the United States, its largest market.

Novo Nordisk cuts forecasts as Ozempic and Wegovy sales hit by US copycat versions

7 May 2025 News Business Matters 0 Comments

Novo Nordisk has slashed its full-year revenue and profit forecasts for the first time since launching its blockbuster weight-loss drug Wegovy, as unauthorised compounded versions of its GLP-1 drugs eat into sales — particularly in the United States, its largest market.

Workplace raffles are a simple yet effective way to boost morale, strengthen team bonds, and support meaningful causes.

Raffles as Business Tools: From Car Sales to Property Giveaways

2 May 20254 May 2025 Business Business Matters 0 Comments

Businesses are increasingly turning to an age-old concept with a modern twist to boost their marketing efforts—the raffle.

Food inflation in the UK edged higher in March as Britons splashed out early on Easter eggs and seasonal confectionery, pushing up prices of chocolate and sweets across supermarket shelves.

UK food inflation rises as early Easter spending boosts chocolate sales

1 April 20251 April 2025 News Jamie Young 0 Comments

UK food inflation climbed to 3.5% in March, driven by chocolate and confectionery prices as shoppers spent £134m on Easter treats. Lidl and Ocado gained market share, while Asda sales fell.

Euan Blair

Sales rise at Euan Blair’s Multiverse but annual losses widen to £60m

29 March 2025 News, Technology Paul Jones 0 Comments

Multiverse reports 29% rise in sales to £58.4m, driven by AI training demand, but pre-tax losses widen to £60.6m. Euan Blair says workforce reskilling is key to unlocking productivity.

Fevertree posts strong full-year results as US sales rise 9%, offsetting a dip in UK performance. Profits jump 66% and a £100m shareholder return is on the cards.

Fevertree sales fizz in US with 9% boost, offsetting UK slowdown

26 March 2025 Get Funded, News Business Matters 0 Comments

Fevertree posts strong full-year results as US sales rise 9%, offsetting a dip in UK performance. Profits jump 66% and a £100m shareholder return is on the cards.

Retailers across the UK have reported another sharp drop in sales this month, as fragile consumer confidence continues to weigh on spending, according to the Confederation of British Industry (CBI).

Retail sales fall sharply in March as weak confidence hits consumer spending

25 March 2025 News Jamie Young 0 Comments

UK retail sales declined for the sixth consecutive month in March, with confidence hit by global tensions and fiscal uncertainty, according to the CBI’s latest survey.

Amazon is facing a £2.7 billion legal action in the UK over allegations of anticompetitive conduct.

Amazon boycott could cost up to £47m in lost UK sales

20 March 2025 In Business Jamie Young 0 Comments

UK shoppers could join the US Amazon boycott over political concerns, potentially costing the retailer £47m in lost sales. Could tensions over trade and Trump drive UK consumers away from US brands?

Retail sales rose slightly last month, with total sales increasing 1.1 per cent in the year to February, according to new figures from the British Retail Consortium (BRC) and KPMG.

Retail sales rise modestly in February as Valentine’s Day boosts spending

12 March 202512 March 2025 News Jamie Young 0 Comments

Retail sales edged up 1.1% in February despite cautious shoppers, with Valentine’s Day boosting food and online spending. Discover the latest trends from BRC and KPMG.

Salesbots are programs designed to generate sales and at the same time serve as many people as possible.

Salesbots: Revolutionizing Sales Automation for Increased Efficiency

4 March 20255 March 2025 Business Business Matters 0 Comments

Automated sales processes allow companies to increase production and clients. They are the necessary technology to generate satisfaction and achieve success.

Channel 4 Sales has launched a competition offering five UK B Corps free TV advertising worth £120k each. Learn how Channel 4 partners with B Lab UK to spotlight sustainable businesses and drive positive change.

Channel 4 sales launches competition to champion sustainable B Corps

3 March 20253 March 2025 In Business Jamie Young 0 Comments

Channel 4 Sales has launched a competition offering five UK B Corps free TV advertising worth £120k each. Learn how Channel 4 partners with B Lab UK to spotlight sustainable businesses and drive positive change.

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Technology

WhatsApp, the world’s most popular messaging service, will soon begin displaying paid-for adverts to users for the first time—marking a significant shift for a platform that once proudly declared it would remain ad-free.

WhatsApp to introduce adverts as Meta pushes to monetise messaging app

As it builds hype for F1: The Movie, starring Brad Pitt and directed by Top Gun: Maverick’s Joseph Kosinski, Apple has launched the world’s first haptic movie trailer—a short film preview that you can actually feel.

You can literally feel Apple’s new ‘F1: The Movie’ trailer starring Brad Pitt

VodafoneThree, the newly merged telecoms giant formed from Vodafone UK and Three, has unveiled plans to invest £11 billion in a nationwide rollout of standalone 5G and ultra-fast broadband, with the aim of reaching 99.95% of the UK population by 2034.

VodafoneThree pledges £11bn to bring 5G to every corner of the UK by 2034

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If it sounds like a conspiracy theory, that’s because it almost was—until the FBI got involved.

ISIS Terrorists, Dirty Deputies, and Cryptocurrency: The Shocking True Story Behind ‘A Crypto Tale – Checkmate’

If it sounds like a conspiracy theory, that’s because it almost was—until the FBI got involved.

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