Onelivery Blog

Running a retail business in the UK has always been demanding, but the past few years have pushed many independent retailers to their limits. Rising costs, slower sales, and growing delivery ...

If you’ve struggled to find riders lately, you’re not alone. Across the UK, there’s a shortfall of around 24,000 delivery drivers, and turnover rates of up to 50% mean many businesses spend ...

When Brexit first landed, most of us hoped the chaos would fade after a few months. But for local pharmacies, it didn’t. Instead, it turned into a slow, constant headache that still hasn’t fully ...

WhatsApp was never built for business orders. Yet, every week I meet another local shop owner juggling hundreds of chats, voice notes, and misplaced screenshots. Then comes the panic: “Did I ...

Running a small business in London used to be about passion. You found a corner spot, stocked your shelves, and served your community. In 2025, passion alone doesn’t pay the rent. Let’s be ...

October’s here. Summer staff are long gone. Students are back at uni. Your reliable part-timers? Off the radar. And now? Orders are climbing: flu meds, autumn gifts, pre-holiday stock. But your ...

Let’s be honest. If your delivery goes wrong, your customer probably won’t complain. They’ll just leave. According to UK data, 78% of customers don’t return after a poor delivery experience. ...

I run a business in London. We’re not a giant. No boardroom. No corporate lifeboat. Just a small team doing the work and staying sharp. So when prices go up, bills stack, and customers pull back, I ...