Nigel Barden, former wine merchant and BBC food and drink broadcaster, was co-chair of the first Top Merchants seminar in Birmingham. Here he gives his memories of the day and offers his advice on how they can get the most of out of their stores
Read more...Keeping on top of debts is critical for any small business, here John Davies, head of business law at ACCA sets out key advice on chasing up bad debts
Read more...Ten top tips for choosing an accountant by Emmanouil Schizas, SME policy adviser, ACCA. the global body for accountants
Read more...The first Top Merchants event held in Birmingham in February revealed a real desire amongst leading indepedents to work closer together and find ways to stand up collectively for themselves, Richard Siddle and Tom Bruce Gardyne reports
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Criteria to be a Top Merchant includes:
Read more...Top Merchants key partner: Gruppo Italiano Vini
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Read more...Cambridge Wine Merchants is opening a seventh branch, taking over the former Wine Rack site in the city's Cherry Hinton Road. Director Brett Turner said: "It comes with plenty of parking and a big warehouse so we'll be using it as a base for local case sales and deliveries." The premises are expected to be open by June.
Read more...Independent wine merchants are increasingly using Facebook to engage with their customers, but as Graham Holterreports, it can bring disadvantages as well as benefits
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Read more...Corks Out, Arthur Rackham and Oxford Wine Company will be three of the keynote speakers at the first Top Merchants business day being held by Harpers Wine & Spirit and sponsors GIV at the Malmaison hotel in Birmingham on February 8.
Read more...To help bring independent merchants together and offer them the advice and support they need to move their businesses forward in these challenging times Harpers Wine & Spirit, is introducing the Top Merchants initiative. Here's how you could get involved.
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