Onelivery Blog

Can’t Find Riders? Rider Shortage Rescued in 3 Clicks

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 ...

Navigating Post-Brexit Trade: Challenges for Local Pharmacies

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 ...

Still Using WhatsApp for Orders? Off‑Platform = Off‑Your‑Radar

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 ...

Retail Woes: The Financial Struggles of Small Businesses in London 2025

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 ...

Short-Staffed Again? Beat Seasonal Staff Shortages Before It Hurts

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 ...

Delivery Delays Cost 78% of Your Loyalty

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. ...

Small Retailers Face Tough Choices: Surviving the Economic Squeeze

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 ...

Selling Online Shouldn’t Be Expensive. E‑commerce Made Easy

I’ve lost count of how many times I’ve heard retailers say: “I’d love to sell online, but I can’t afford the setup.” And they’re right to worry. Traditional e-commerce platforms want ...

Tyred of Chasing Your Own Courier? When Your In-House Driver Isn’t Enough

A printing firm thought hiring its own driver was the answer. Control, flexibility, independence. Sounds good, right? Except it didn’t work out that way. The reality? -Training ate into management ...

Hospital Overload: The Growing Strain on Healthcare Workers

I walked into a hospital not long ago, and the waiting room was packed. Every chair taken, every nurse rushing past with a look that said they hadn’t had a break in hours. It made me wonder: how ...