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Rising Costs, Shrinking Margins: How OneliveryUK Supports Retailers Facing Financial Pressure
11 November 2025
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 ...
Can’t Find Riders? Rider Shortage Rescued in 3 Clicks
03 November 2025
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
27 October 2025
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
20 October 2025
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
13 October 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
07 October 2025
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
03 October 2025
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
29 September 2025
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
26 September 2025
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
22 September 2025
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 ...
The Environmental Impact of Delivery Services
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