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How Rewards Drives Profits for RestaurantsA Strategic Investment in Loyalty:In today’s competitive restaurant landscape, loyalty programs are an essential tool for driving profits, reducing costs, and creating long-term, profitable customer relationships....
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IT's SimpleReturning Customers Spend More: Loyalty isn’t just about keeping customers—it’s about maximizing their value. Studies show that loyal customers spend up to 67% more than new customers, as they are more familiar with the brand, trust its product...
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Enablers of War and the Military-Industrial Complex:The theory that central banks are institutional enablers of war and violence is rooted in their unique ability to create money out of thin air, allowing governments to finance wars without immediately bu...
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The Origins of Banking and Finance:The roots of banking and finance stretch far back into ancient history, but the systems that underpin modern finance, particularly concepts like paper money and central banking, began to crystallize in Europe during the ...
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From Visionary to Villain: A Tale of Ambition, Hubris, and Ruin: William Paterson is frequently portrayed as a trailblazer in the world of finance, notably for his co-founding of the Bank of England, but his career and ventures reveal a deeply flawed figu...
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A Historical Perspective from the 1880s: Peer-to-Peer (P2P) lending and credit is a financial innovation that allows individuals to lend and borrow money directly from one another, bypassing traditional financial institutions. While the concept has gaine...
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The UK's Lost War of the Roses:The Battle for Britain's Flowers:For hundreds of years, Britain’s flower industry was a thriving, local affair. Thousands of Independent greengrocers sold freshly cut blooms—roses, narcissi, violets—sourced just a few miles ...
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Exploring the Benefits of a Mutual Credit Bond System for Local Cities: A New Paradigm for Financial Sovereignty:Traditional methods of municipal financing often involve cities issuing bonds denominated in national currencies, such as the Pound Sterling ...
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reinventing cash flow optimization!Discover Smarter and New Ways to Optimize Your Business's Cash Flow!Running a business is challenging, with constant demands like balancing budgets, managing staff, and finding new ways to grow. In this complex environme...
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How Corporate Elites Manipulate Economies for Profit While Worsening the Cost-of-Living Crisis:In recent years, the global corporate elites—those who own and control the largest multinational companies—have devised a systematic way to manipulate global ec...
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How Corporate Greed, Government Incompetence, and Big Box Chains Handed the World to ChinaIn a staggering display of short-term greed, Western governments and multinational corporations have sacrificed their own economies in just over one generation, tra...
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The Smart Business Owner’s Secret Weapon:In today’s competitive marketplace, finding an edge over larger rivals can feel like fighting an uphill battle. You’ve slashed prices, enhanced services, and streamlined operations, yet competitors still crowd in, ...
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Why Economic Monocultures Are Failing Us All: In today’s global economy, a small number of massive corporations hold sway over entire industries. online Giants like Amazon eBay, Google, Facebook and Big Box Retailers dominate their sectors, reshaping ma...
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How “Click and Collect” Premium Deals Drive Profitability, Reduce Returns, and Foster Customer Loyalty for UK Merchants:In today’s fast-evolving UK retail environment, small businesses are facing mounting pressure to adapt to a hybrid retail model that in...
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Transforming Unsold Capacity into Profitable SalesSee Video: Understanding How to Unlock Hidden Revenue with GETS Trade How to Unlock Hidden Revenue with GETS Trade:GETS Trade, a revolutionary platform designed to help businesses like yours turn unsold ca...
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Understanding The Incredible Benefits of Trade Credits with GETS Trade:Today, we’re diving deep into one of the most powerful tools for business growth and financial stability: Trade Credits. With GETS Trade, Trade Credits can revolutionize the way you ma...
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Why We Need to Protect Local Businesses:The UK’s retail landscape has seen a significant shift over the past few decades, with big-box retailers like Aldi, Lidl, Sainsbury, Tesco, Asda, and B&Q plus many more, becoming household names. These massive store...
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Understanding the Crisis and How We Can Rebuild Locally:The United Kingdom, once a global leader in economic strength and quality of life, is now facing a serious decline that is pushing many young and skilled workers to seek better opportunities abroad. ...
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The Hidden Mechanics of Money Creation:In an era where digital currencies, economic instability, and financial inequality dominate headlines, understanding the underpinnings of our financial system is more crucial than ever. The Film titled "97% Owned: Th...
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A Deep Dive into the Decline of a Former SuperpowerThe UK's Economic Crisis:Once a dominant economic force, the United Kingdom now faces a severe and multifaceted economic crisis. From stagnant growth and public service collapse to a shrinking workforce a...
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Maximising Tax Efficient Donations with Trade Credits: A Financial and Charity Donation Game-Changer:Introducing Getslocal Charity Exchange program initiative that turns unsold capacity or products into impactful change. The Charity Exchange approach to ...
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Discover the Getslocal Club App for Outdoor Events:Unveiling the Ultimate Convenience and Rewards with the Getslocal Club App. This groundbreaking application redefines the outdoor market shopping experience, promising seamless and gratifying encounters e...
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Unveiling Challenges Faced by Outdoor MarketsIntroduction:Outdoor markets have long been celebrated for their vibrant atmosphere, diverse offerings, and sense of community. However, in recent times, some markets have experienced a decline in attendance, l...
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10 Ways Outdoor Events and Markets Can Capture Consumer HeartsIntroduction:Outdoor markets hold a special place in the hearts of consumers, offering a unique shopping experience that transcends traditional retail settings. From the vibrant atmosphere to t...
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The Macro-Stability of Swiss WIR-Bank CreditsExecutive SummaryThe paper titled "The Macro-Stability of Swiss WIR-Bank Credits: Balance, Velocity, and Leverage" by James Stodder Phd and Bernard Lietaer Phd provides an in-depth analysis of the WIR-Bank's un...
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Why The Velocity of Money MattersA Hidden Hero in Local Economies:What Is It?The velocity of money isn't just a concept confined to national or global economies—it holds significant implications for local communities as well. In essence, it measures how ...
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Getslocal Building Economic ResilienceHow Getslocal's B2C Coalition Loyalty Exchange and B2B Capacity Trade Exchange Counteract Boom-Bust CyclesGetslocal has created and operates two separate programs which have a symbiotic relationship, 1. GETS Rewards: ...
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MONEY A Conscious Exploration: The Essence of Money:In the vast tapestry of human civilization, there exists a thread that binds us all: money. Referred to by many names - cash, dough, bucks, greenbacks, moolah, loot, coin - money transcends its material ...
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Why It’s the Most Expensive Way to Win Sales: Discounting is a widely used tactic to drive sales, especially in competitive markets. On the surface, it seems like a quick and effective way to attract customers, but the reality is that discounting is one o...
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The Boom-Bust Cycle: A Product of Easy Money Creation:In the world of economics, the "boom-bust" cycle is a recurring pattern of rapid growth followed by sharp downturns. This cycle is no accident—many believe it's a product of how money is created and ma...
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Money Doesn't Grow on Trees:There's an old saying that "money doesn't grow on trees." and thank goodness for that! Have you ever tried growing a tree? It’s a lot of effort and a full-time job involving sunlight, water, soil, and a whole lot of patience. Y...
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The Decline of Local Public Services:Speak to the average person in the UK and ask them what they think about their local council. You will more or less get the same response and that is their local council is rubbish, they try to tax anything that moves,...
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Opportunities, Dangers and Criticisms The future of virtual currencies promises a wealth of opportunities but also poses significant challenges and risks. Here's an exploration of both sides:OpportunitiesWider Adoption and Integration:Virtual currencies a...
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The Reality Check, You Don’t Own Your Customers!Reclaiming and Reviving the Local Economy:In today's rapidly evolving economic landscape, local businesses face an unprecedented challenge. With the rise of e-commerce giants and shifting consumer preference...
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Vendor Strategies Unveiled: Cash Discount vs. Loyalty Points:In the fast-paced world of retail, every strategic decision holds immense weight, shaping the trajectory of businesses. Today, we embark on a journey to dissect two prominent vendor strategies: ...
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The Rise and Fall of the Discount King Who Lost Their Crown:A Comprehensive Analysis of the Pros and Cons of Groupon:In the annals of e-commerce, Groupon once reigned supreme as the undisputed monarch of discounts, offering daily deals that captivated con...
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A Tale of Two Settees - ONE from Two CitiesIt was the best of times, it was the worst of times:In the timeless words of Charles Dickens, "It was the best of times, it was the worst of times..." These words perfectly encapsulate the contrasting experiences...
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The Illusion of Money in the Bank:Seeing a positive balance in your bank account often provides a sense of security and financial stability. It’s easy to believe that this balance represents actual money safely stored under your name, ready for you to acc...
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The Roman and British "Second Empires" Religion, Money, and the Worship of Power:Throughout history, the most formidable empires have found ways to extend their influence long after their territorial control has faded. The Roman and British empires, two o...
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The Scorpion Venom Incident:It was supposed to be a light-hearted prank—a set of fun hats for a sauna session with friends. Instead, it turned into a bizarre and alarming experience involving scorpion venom and a harsh revelation about Amazon's monopolist...
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So sang the Beatles. And pop music brought it to them in truckloads. Unfortunately for the rest of us, we can't always get our hands on enough cash to do all the things we need to do, especially in this current economic climate. That's why modern a Capaci...
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The Allure and Dangers of Cryptocurrency Investments: A Cryptocurrency Overview:Cryptocurrencies have emerged as one of the most disruptive financial innovations of the 21st century, promising to reshape global finance by offering decentralisation, financ...
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Unveiling the Economic Conundrum:In today's volatile economic climate, corporations are grappling with unprecedented challenges. Despite the presence of vast untapped capacity worth billions of dollars, financial performance and profitability remain lackl...
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The Evolution of MoneyWelcome to Getslocal's exploration of The Evolution of Money: From Barter to Blockchain and Beyond. Money, in its many forms, has shaped economies, cultures, and societies throughout history. From the earliest days of barter in primi...
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inflation AKA the "Cost of Living Crisis".In the economic landscape, few phenomena wield as much power and evoke as much debate as inflation AKA the "Cost of Living Crisis". Often portrayed as a villain, inflation is vilified for its ability to erode purc...
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In economic theory, the velocity of money refers to the speed at which money circulates within an economy. It measures how frequently a unit of currency changes hands in a given time period.Here are some key points:Definition:The velocity of money represe...
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Complexity of Understanding Velocity of Money:The Velocity of Money is tracking how fast money moves around in the economy. It's important because it shows how active the economy is. But it's not easy to understand because it involves looking at a lot of ...
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The Basic History of the UK Economy1. Who? The Key Actors and Influences in the UK's Economic History:The economic history of the United Kingdom has been shaped by a range of influential figures, institutions, and sectors:Political Leaders: British prime...
