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## Articles

1. [Some sharing economy practices ahead of traditional in the UK](https://www.softwareadvice.co.uk/blog/3376/sharing-economy-uk) — 17/01/2023 — Sukanya Awasthi — How well are UK residents aware of the concept of the sharing economy business model? Are they currently using it and, if not, do they have plans to do so in the future? To find out, read our first...
2. [Brand loyalty in the UK: What do consumers really think?](https://www.softwareadvice.co.uk/blog/3289/brand-loyalty-in-the-uk-what-do-consumers-really-think) — 03/01/2023 — David Jani — In part one of this two-part series, we explored customer loyalty programs and how customers felt about them. In this article, we will explore what drives customer loyalty towards brands more gener...
3. [4 in 5 UK consumers use a loyalty programme](https://www.softwareadvice.co.uk/blog/3272/how-many-customers-use-loyalty-programs) — 13/12/2022 — David Jani — When price and quality aren’t enough to keep customers loyal to your brand, you might want to consider a loyalty programme. To find out more, we surveyed 1,000 UK consumers about their user habits.
4. [6 useful inventory management techniques for small businesses](https://www.softwareadvice.co.uk/blog/3288/inventory-management-techniques) — 13/12/2022 — David Jani — Selling products requires effective resource planning. Making sure you always have enough stock to meet customer demand without overwhelming your storage capacity demands a delicate balance. Howeve...
5. [What is FinTech and how it is shaping the future of banking](https://www.softwareadvice.co.uk/blog/3262/what-is-fintech-uk) — 30/11/2022 — Sukanya Awasthi — Financial innovation has possibly transformed both the banking sector and its processes. In this article, we explain what FinTech is and look at the areas of the financial sector it covers. We will...
6. [What our 2022 findings revealed about consumer data privacy concerns](https://www.softwareadvice.co.uk/blog/3240/what-our-2022-findings-revealed-about-consumer-data-privacy-concerns) — 23/11/2022 — David Jani — Data is the secret weapon of an online business, but the more data is collected, the more consumer privacy concerns grow. When companies handle their data governance, it’s essential to understand c...
7. [Top 3 CRM systems for small businesses in the UK](https://www.softwareadvice.co.uk/blog/3190/top-crm-software-uk) — 31/10/2022 — Sukanya Awasthi — Choosing the right CRM or customer relationship management software can enable business owners to conveniently keep track of all correspondence and develop connections with their prospects and cust...
8. [Augmented reality in fashion: Immersive shopping experience](https://www.softwareadvice.co.uk/blog/2380/how-is-augmented-reality-changing-the-fashion-industry) — 19/10/2022 — Sukanya Awasthi — This article was originally published on 05/01/2022.
9. [The 4 best-ranked employee engagement platforms by UK users](https://www.softwareadvice.co.uk/blog/3163/best-ranked-employee-engagement-tools-uk-users) — 17/10/2022 — David Jani — Whether your staff work together in an office or your company is a hybrid pioneer, an employee engagement platform can make a huge difference to workplace connectivity and employee retention. There...
10. [The subscription business model: Which products appeal to UK online shoppers?](https://www.softwareadvice.co.uk/blog/3114/subscription-business-model-most-popular-products) — 30/09/2022 — David Jani — The  subscription business model allows customers to access many types of products or services, and there are many types of non-traditional subscription packages to choose from. Yet, when it comes ...
11. [From pandemic to recession, is there a healthy future for subscriptions?](https://www.softwareadvice.co.uk/blog/3105/is-there-a-future-subscription-business-model) — 27/09/2022 — David Jani — Subscription model businesses have become increasingly common in the UK. Estimates suggest that 22% of UK retailers have developed a service following this paradigm since COVID-19 lockdowns began, ...
12. [4 Best POS systems and their key features](https://www.softwareadvice.co.uk/blog/3071/point-of-sale-systems) — 07/09/2022 — Sukanya Awasthi — A point of sale (POS) software can help businesses streamline their payments and accounting and manage their physical stores digitally.  In this article, we’ve compiled a list of the four best  POS...
13. [What is dropshipping and how can UK SMEs start using it?](https://www.softwareadvice.co.uk/blog/3027/what-is-dropshipping-how-uk-smes-use-it) — 17/08/2022 — David Jani — As a new business or a smaller online retailer, the upfront costs and difficulties sourcing, managing, and storing bulk product inventory can make launching your eCommerce store harder in an ecosys...
14. [15 Marketing statistics for 2022 in the UK](https://www.softwareadvice.co.uk/blog/2853/top-marketing-statistics) — 19/07/2022 — Sukanya Awasthi — The marketing technology industry is expected to reach £4.6 billion through 2022-23 in the UK. In this article, we will look at the 15  latest marketing trends in the digital marketing, review mark...
15. [Top 5 meeting room booking systems and their key features](https://www.softwareadvice.co.uk/blog/2817/meeting-room-booking-systems) — 30/06/2022 — Sukanya Awasthi — ‘ Meeting rooms are in demand as more folks return to the workplace’.  In this article, we will talk about the top five meeting room booking systems and their key features which businesses can use ...
16. [4 of the best HMRC-recommended payroll software in the UK](https://www.softwareadvice.co.uk/blog/2818/best-payroll-software-uk-recommended-hmrc) — 29/06/2022 — David Jani — Companies use payroll software to simplify one of their most important tasks, paying their staff. Keeping on top of a company payroll is essential for a well-functioning business so choosing the ri...
17. [How effective are companies at responding to online reviews?](https://www.softwareadvice.co.uk/blog/2746/how-effective-company-responses-online-reviews) — 09/06/2022 — David Jani — As our previous reports have shown, online reviews are valuable for both consumers and businesses by providing essential information for both parties. However, do UK companies’ consumer review mana...
18. [The state of mental health in the workplace](https://www.softwareadvice.co.uk/blog/2732/the-state-of-mental-health-in-the-workplace) — 03/06/2022 — Sukanya Awasthi — 42% of global employees have experienced a decline in mental health since the pandemic began. In this article, we will look at what mental health is, the effects of COVID-19 on the state of mental ...
19. [The state of remote learning: Are people ready to learn online?](https://www.softwareadvice.co.uk/blog/2704/the-state-of-remote-learning) — 18/05/2022 — Sukanya Awasthi — On 18th March 2020, the UK government announced that it would close schools across the UK until further notice as a response to the ongoing situation of COVID-19. As a result, most students started...
20. [Online reviews: How important are they to UK businesses?](https://www.softwareadvice.co.uk/blog/2710/how-important-online-customer-reviews-uk-businesses) — 16/05/2022 — David Jani — Companies rely on  reviews for many reasons. However, customer reviews management requires significant time and resources. There are also many different strategies to manage this essential feedback.
21. [39% of UK consumers think around half the reviews on seller sites are fake](https://www.softwareadvice.co.uk/blog/2701/uk-consumers-believe-around-half-online-reviews-are-fake) — 09/05/2022 — David Jani — Dealing with online review management is a major concern for numerous SMEs, with negative feedback often proving costly. However, with literally millions of reviews online, the public has clear pre...
22. [10 Rules of business etiquette for professionals](https://www.softwareadvice.co.uk/blog/2658/rules-of-business-etiquette) — 25/04/2022 — Sukanya Awasthi — It may be essential these days to have basic awareness of corporate etiquette norms and unsaid behavioural rules while working in a professional setting. In this article, we will look at 10 rules o...
23. [5 steps to implement an effective omnichannel marketing strategy](https://www.softwareadvice.co.uk/blog/2650/steps-implement-effective-omnichannel-strategy) — 14/04/2022 — David Jani — As more and more business goes online, many retailers and bricks and mortar companies are turning to omnichannel marketing strategies to increase sales. But what does an omnichannel strategy entail...
24. [3 Best salon software for your business](https://www.softwareadvice.co.uk/blog/2582/best-salon-software) — 15/03/2022 — Sukanya Awasthi — This article will look at the best three salon software listed on Software Advice UK based on user ratings.
25. [Top 10 project manager interview questions](https://www.softwareadvice.co.uk/blog/2575/top-project-manager-interview-questions) — 10/03/2022 — Sukanya Awasthi — In this article, we have compiled a list of frequently asked project manager interview questions, which project managers could refer to before their next interview.

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