Category: Chariot

So you’ve decided to set up a new charity shop. It can be a stressful time. You need to recruit new staff and volunteers, set up the shop floor, order stock in, and handle any other challenges thrown your way. And then you need to choose an EPoS provider. This...

Volunteers are the lifeblood of any charity. In fact, 91% of charities rely solely on the work of their volunteers. More than 21 million people are giving their time to help these charities raise as much money as possible for their great causes. So what can you do for them in return? After...

Finding new ways to generate income is becoming increasingly vital for charities. There are hundreds of worthy causes out there that all need the support of generous volunteers and donors. Charities across the UK lost billions in funds over the pandemic. So it’s crucial that they can get back up on their...

It’s been a long year. By now, most of the restrictions have been lifted, many of us are back at work, and the public is out and living life as normal (as possible) again. But the pandemic had a serious impact on many charities. In fact, one in five charities has considered...

All your charity wants to do is make a difference in the world. Whether your cause is here at home or all around the world, you want to secure the money you need to help in any way you can. To do that, you need to know you’re making all...

When you’re running a business, you want everything to go as smoothly as possible. This might go double for charities. Not only do you want to work at your best, you want to earn as much money as you can for your cause. So it’s imperative you have every leg-up...

A company is nothing without its customers. No matter the business, customer loyalty is always one of the most important factors. You want to deliver a service that keeps them coming back again and again. You want them to look at your brand and believe in it. For a charity...

You can’t make it through the day without interacting with some sort of technology. It’s probably there with you from the moment you wake up – your phone is probably your alarm clock, after all! But something we come across often, whether we realise it or not, is artificial intelligence...

Teamwork can grow your business, but the question is: how can you encourage your team to produce better results? Almost 75% of employees value teamwork, making this a top priority for all growing charities.  When you work with a set of people you can communicate with, you’ll end up forming a...

Choosing the right EPoS system is of paramount importance to your charity retail operations. They can checkout faster, boost productivity, give you oversight of your sales and inventory, and even help you maximise Gift Aid contributions.  But whether you’re just contemplating a new EPoS system or if you’re looking to upgrade...