Many retailers offer a loyalty card to customers to keep them coming back to the shop. Loyalty schemes can help give your customers an emotional connection with your brand with every transaction: deepening loyalty, and encouraging them to spend …
HOW TO SELL SUMMER SERIES With the 2019 Augusta Masters tournament firing off on 11th April, this month sees the unofficial launch of the golfing season. Excited? You should be. After some great weather at the start of the …
It’s great news for the golf retail industry following the release of Golf Datatech’s latest retail audit for the start of the year, with an overall increase in value of 7.5% across on and off course. Here, Mark Hopkins …
Here's Ewan, who's been with us for a week of work experience. A chance not to be missed, we've tried to make good use of him. He's worked across several departments; did a great job of looking interested during meetings; ...
Top tips here from Mark and finance manager, Laura, on preparing your business for the Making Tax Digital changes coming into play next month.
You may have heard of some big changes coming to the current UK tax system, that will soon affect VAT registered business with a taxable turnover above the current VAT threshold (£85,000). Making Tax Digital (MTD) is all part of ...
Head PGA Professional, Martin Balfour, has had a bumpier road than some when it comes to retail. Over the last 10 years, tough conditions led to a downsize from 3 pro shops, to one. But now, after 16 years, he’s …
Good article here in this week’s The Golf Business, featuring Alex Keighley from Huddersfield Golf Club, providing a great insight into her role as Head PGA Pro. In it, she talks about about managing the teaching and retail side of …
Issues around the topic of pre-orders is a common theme in golf retail and I’m often asked to advise Pros who want a better understanding of how to manage this buying strategy. Firstly, let’s consider what a pre order …
It was girl power last week at the South West PGA Regional meeting when PGA Professional Emma Brown, won, not one, but 3 awards! Not only is she a busy coach, but Emma has raised over £20,000 for some great charities. …