http://www.drapersonline.com http://www.drapersonline.com http://www.drapersonline.com/magazine/graphics/logo.png http://www.drapersonline.com http://www.drapersonline.com/indie-hub/tips-to-stop-your-team-wasting-time/5050013.article?referrer=RSS http://www.drapersonline.com/indie-hub/tips-to-stop-your-team-wasting-time/5050013.article The key issue in time management is focus.  Remind your staff of the vision and values for your boutique on a regular basis to keep everyone focused. Thu, 13 Jun 2013 14:59 GMT http://www.drapersonline.com/indie-hub/handy-hints-for-recruiting-new-staff/5049844.article?referrer=RSS http://www.drapersonline.com/indie-hub/handy-hints-for-recruiting-new-staff/5049844.article Recruiting new staff can be time-consuming and stressful, so think carefully about your approach. Fri, 7 Jun 2013 15:38 GMT http://www.drapersonline.com/indie-hub/top-tips-for-implementing-change-in-your-business/5049627.article?referrer=RSS http://www.drapersonline.com/indie-hub/top-tips-for-implementing-change-in-your-business/5049627.article In our previous articles, we’ve talked about bringing in changes e.g, team building, staff appraisals and training. Fri, 31 May 2013 16:28 GMT http://www.drapersonline.com/indie-hub/staff-appraisals-without-tears/5049418.article?referrer=RSS http://www.drapersonline.com/indie-hub/staff-appraisals-without-tears/5049418.article Appraisals enable you to give your staff feedback on their performance over a given period and to discuss how this might be developed.  Fri, 24 May 2013 14:00 GMT http://www.drapersonline.com/indie-hub/measuring-productivity-to-boost-profitability/5049245.article?referrer=RSS http://www.drapersonline.com/indie-hub/measuring-productivity-to-boost-profitability/5049245.article In order to measure sales productivity over time, you need to be able to set markers so that you can track progress.  Mon, 20 May 2013 12:53 GMT http://www.drapersonline.com/indie-hub/boost-sales-with-a-staff-dress-code/5049122.article?referrer=RSS http://www.drapersonline.com/indie-hub/boost-sales-with-a-staff-dress-code/5049122.article If your shop doesn’t already have a dress code, you might like to think about introducing one.  Tue, 14 May 2013 12:04 GMT http://www.drapersonline.com/indie-hub/staff-training-and-motivation/5048831.article?referrer=RSS http://www.drapersonline.com/indie-hub/staff-training-and-motivation/5048831.article In any job, people need to know exactly what is expected of them.  Fri, 3 May 2013 15:42 GMT http://www.drapersonline.com/indie-hub/strategies-for-dealing-with-difficult-customers/5048752.article?referrer=RSS http://www.drapersonline.com/indie-hub/strategies-for-dealing-with-difficult-customers/5048752.article Sometimes, our most positive shopping experiences (and your best customers) can come from potentially difficult situations and how they were handled.  Wed, 1 May 2013 12:50 GMT http://www.drapersonline.com/indie-hub/top-tips-for-building-an-effective-sales-team/5048551.article?referrer=RSS http://www.drapersonline.com/indie-hub/top-tips-for-building-an-effective-sales-team/5048551.article Every business needs a vision and values with a strategy and goals. It’s your road map for success. Wed, 24 Apr 2013 10:49 GMT http://www.drapersonline.com/indie-hub/global-fashion-management/5048549.article?referrer=RSS http://www.drapersonline.com/indie-hub/global-fashion-management/5048549.article Global Fashion Management is a fashion business consultancy. We work with fashion retailers to boost the profitability and effectiveness of their business. Tue, 23 Apr 2013 10:51 GMT http://www.drapersonline.com/indie-hub/people-and-hr/how-to-manage-working-from-home/5028845.article?referrer=RSS http://www.drapersonline.com/indie-hub/people-and-hr/how-to-manage-working-from-home/5028845.article Working from home as become much easier over the past few years, especially as technology has become more sophisticated. Sun, 6 Nov 2011 14:55 GMT http://www.drapersonline.com/indie-hub/people-and-hr/interviews-and-making-job-offers/5028848.article?referrer=RSS http://www.drapersonline.com/indie-hub/people-and-hr/interviews-and-making-job-offers/5028848.article Taking on new members of staff can be a complex process. Conducting interviews gives you the chance to make sure you choose the most suitable candidate, but also to provide those seeking the role with information about the job and the business. Mon, 31 Oct 2011 14:57 GMT http://www.drapersonline.com/indie-hub/federation-of-small-businesses/5028175.article?referrer=RSS http://www.drapersonline.com/indie-hub/federation-of-small-businesses/5028175.article The Federation of Small Businesses is the UK’s leading pressure group promoting and protecting the interests of the self-employed and owners of small firms. Formed in 1974, it now has more than 200,000 members across 33 regions and 230 branches. Mon, 15 Aug 2011 12:10 GMT http://www.drapersonline.com/indie-hub/understanding-employment-law-where-to-get-employment-advice/5026691.article?referrer=RSS http://www.drapersonline.com/indie-hub/understanding-employment-law-where-to-get-employment-advice/5026691.article Understanding employment law – where to get employment advice from the Federation of Small Businesses Mon, 15 Aug 2011 11:36 GMT http://www.drapersonline.com/indie-hub/managing-your-time/5026692.article?referrer=RSS http://www.drapersonline.com/indie-hub/managing-your-time/5026692.article Managing your time by the Federation of Small Businesses Mon, 15 Aug 2011 11:36 GMT