The retail sector is notoriously competitive, and with online shopping here to stay, it’s becoming harder for shops to stand out with so many options available. To create a loyal customer base that keeps buying from you, you need to provide customers with a streamlined and personalised shopping experience. Whether you sell in-store, online, or do a mix of both, we can help you to do this with our guides and reviews of solutions for managing sales, inventory, and marketing.

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Top 7 Cheap CRM Systems for 2025: A Complete Guide

CRM can get expensive, so we've tested and reviewed the best cheap CRM systems, so you can get premium features for less.

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The 10 Best CRM Strategy Examples

Providing examples of the successful use of a CRM strategy can be very useful in illustrating the power of the principles, processes and supporting information systems involved.

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Best EPOS Systems in 2025 | UK POS Provider Guide

We tested 20 EPOS systems, and the best ones include Square, Clover, and Shopify. Compare prices, features, and more in our UK guide.

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Best Card Machines for Small Businesses in 2025

The best card machines for small businesses don't cost much to buy or rent and have low transaction fees. Find out which ones made the list.

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Best Website Builders for UK Businesses in 2025

We tested several website builders to find out what the best one is for UK small businesses. The best include Wix and Squarespace, read on for the rest.

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Best Ecommerce Platforms for UK Small Businesses

We've ranked the best online sales tools based on ease of use, value for money, and range of features. Find the right one for your business.

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Best VoIP Phone Service Provider Plans for UK Businesses in 2025

Read our comparison of the best UK VoIP providers to help you identify the top unified communications systems for your business in 2025.

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Best Call Centre Phone Systems for UK Teams

We rank the best call centre phone systems using extensive research, comparing calling software features, prices and more.