Marketing Tips for Small Businesses

Unlike big companies, which struggle to maintain a human face through the ubiquity and anonymity of their advertising, small businesses can leverage their localness and agility as an immediate and effective marketing method. Reaching out to the community in this case could be as simple as introducing you and your company to people wandering past.

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Tips for Tackling Energy Costs as a Small Business

With the globe in the midst of an energy crisis and many small businesses facing spikes in gas and electricity costs, the reality of tighter budgets is going to be felt by all in 2022. Indeed, with the average unit price for business electricity set to rise considerably in some areas, where savings can be made is going to have to be very carefully considered.

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Spotlight on: Mannequino

Mannequino, the joint effort of Royal College of Art alumni Kelly Sant and Arash Kaynama, has had a busy 18 months. Despite the logistical challenges of the past year, the flat-pack mannequin company remains in strong partnership with long-term collaborators as well as new partners.

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Tips for Small Business in 2022

Two months away from the pandemic’s second anniversary in the UK, Covid-19 is still causing havoc with small businesses - last month’s sudden disruption to the normal Christmas footfall was a rude reminder that we are by no means in the clear. Local shops and starts ups have had to think differently to stay afloat, such as experimenting with new marketing strategies to re-engage customers. Here, we have compiled some of the most useful.

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The Fuel Crisis and Electric Bikes

The fuel crisis that engulfed the UK at the end of last month may appear like a distant memory now, but the episode has since raised many questions for motorists. Indeed, in what seems like another domino falling, the fuel crisis sits as the latest in a series of events pushing commuters toward alternative transport.

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Micromobility in the UK

Centre for London, the think tank dedicated to tackling issues facing the capital, published a new report in which it called on Government to legalise private and shared e-scooters, as well as outlining measures that can be taken to ensure their safe use, affordability, and accessibility. Find out more about these proposals here.

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Node Audio announce Signature Edition of HYLIXA loudspeaker

Ashley May and David Evans, the minds behind Node, consistently look at ways to improve their award-winning products. Keeping a keen eye on both function and aesthetic innovation, the pair use a back-to-basics approach to dissolve constraints on their creativity and project ambitions. Their latest product, the Hylixa Signature Edition, is the next step in the evolution of their paradigm-questioning loudspeaker.

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Machining at ARCC Innovations: the ARCC Moulton® TSR Front Pannier Carrier

Alongside in-house designed products like the ARCC Intelligent Drive Pod and the ARCC System Bag Adapter (for electric Brompton bikes), the latest of ARCC Bikes’ creations is the ARCC Moulton® TSR Front Pannier Carrier. It can be used alongside the Intelligent Drive Pod and accommodates for two small Moulton front panniers. It also includes a water bottle cage mounting plate, which allows for either one bottle cage or a spare battery holder.

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To Retrofit or Not To Retrofit?

In the latest edition of Cycling Electric, ARCC Bikes was asked about the retrofitting industry and the benefits of investing in a conversion kit over purchasing a completely new e-bike. You can read an excerpt from the article here on our blog. “A retrofitted e-bike can give you many hours of satisfying riding - all the more satisfying for knowing you've made environmental and monetary savings.”

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Coming Soon: The ARCC Lights

The ARCC Lights are a series of customisable LED panel lights which will soon be available to purchase commercially from our website. Meticulously-crafted to meet any room’s lighting requirements, the ARCC Lights are specifically designed to improve safety, energy savings and productivity.

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