Driving Growth - Tips for Small Businesses from the RotaCloud blog

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10 easy Halloween marketing ideas for cafes & restaurants

Quick & easy ways to take your cafe's Halloween promotions beyond pumpkin-spiced lattes.

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How to identify barriers to small business growth

External and internal factors can get in the way of growing your business. Find out what they are and how you can tackle them…

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5 ways to get feedback at your café or restaurant

Collecting and responding to feedback for your cafe or restaurant will help your business grow and improve

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How to start a loyalty card scheme for your business

Exploring the best loyalty card schemes on the market, plus tips for getting yours right.

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Mental health support for business owners and managers

Simple but effective steps to improve your own mental health and make a positive difference to your company at the same time

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10 podcasts for a happier, more productive working life

Relax, unwind, and skill up with these essential podcasts for staff and managers alike.

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Things you need to know before opening a boutique hotel or B&B

We speak with owners and managers to discover the highs, lows, and hidden challenges of owning and operating high-end accommodation

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Fun & easy marketing ideas to attract bank holiday customers

With bank holiday weekends in April, May and June this year, here are some great tips for attracting custom to your cafe, bar, pub or restaurant

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10 podcasts every restaurant owner should listen to

Brain-fuel and food-themed entertainment for restaurant pros.

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5 ways to make your hotel more eco friendly (as shown by top UK hotels)

Looking for ways to attract more eco-conscious travellers to your hotel, guesthouse or B&B? Take a tip from these top UK hotels.

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Lost your management mojo? 7 ways to help you get it back (or help you move on)

Simple but effective exercises for managers who are feeling fed up at work and are thinking of getting a new job.

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10 last-minute Mother’s Day marketing ideas for cafes & restaurants

Quick and easy ways to put smiles on mums' faces.

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25 ways to make your hotel more romantic (Tips for hoteliers)

Romantic flourishes and upselling opportunities for your hotel or guesthouse.

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5 marketing tactics for hospitality businesses on Valentine’s Day

Unique, inspiring and romantic ideas to attract customers into your cafe, bar or restaurant during February.

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Beating the workplace winter blues

The last two years have been tough on employees, and feelings of Covid-related fatigue and anxiety can be further exacerbated by winter — a time that many people already find difficult.

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Has Covid-19 permanently changed UK holiday habits?

We talk with two hoteliers about the long-term impact of the past two years.

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5 UK hotels making the most of Instagram

Looking to do more with social media in 2022? Discover 5 very different hotels delivering a winning experience both on and offline.

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How to make your pub, restaurant, cafe or hotel more dog friendly

Ideas for making your hospitality business dog friendly and how to promote it.

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6 ways to tempt in a post-Christmas crowd at your cafe, restaurant, bar or pub

From Blue Monday to Veganuary and Burns Night, there’s a way to kickstart your 2022.

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Heart-warmers & tear-jerkers: Our 5 favourite Christmas ads of 2021

Five brands that got their Christmas ads just right.

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How to report fake negative reviews of your business (practical steps to follow)

Fake online reviews can be hugely damaging for businesses. Here's how to tackle them.

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40 quick tips for boosting seasonal sales in retail (updated for 2021)

Looking for some inspiration to make this Christmas super-successful at your retail business? We've got some quick tips for online and offline retailers alike.

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5 things you should know before opening a cafe

Essential tips for first-timers from an industry veteran.

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Preventing restaurant no-shows — 6 tips for managers & restaurateurs

Losing up to 20% of your expected diners isn't sustainable...

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Is a retail recovery on the way? Reasons to be cautiously optimistic

2020 has been a year to forget for most of us — including retailers. But is there hope on the horizon?

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