Expression blog
Community counts, now more than ever. So here is a collection of stories, tips and insights from fellow great independents. Do get in touch if you have a story you'd like to share
Using Reviews - Don’t let your customers be secret admirers
Mark Twain famously quoted “ I can live for two months on a good compliment” an...
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Business Love Stories - Inspired Worthing
Give a seagull it’s due it doesn’t care who it steals from. Old ladies, daytrip...
Read moreGardners' Bags
After 150 years, trading in the same area, Gardners’ Bags had to move. Founded in 1870, originally manufacturing and repairing grocer’s sca...
Read morePop London
Pop London is a boutique, online store and fashion label. It produces beautiful, feminine and glamorous fashion for women who value origina...
Read moreThe Rise and Shine of Shop Local
At Expression Insurance we champion independents and the local high street, rea...
Read moreA leading cause of loss for businesses
A leading cause of loss from the businesses we insure is escape of water. At t...
Read moreLocal loyalty – a lifeline for independent businesses
It goes without saying that local loyalty is especially important for independe...
Read moreGetting Ahead for The Golden Quarter
The build up to Christmas, otherwise known as the Golden Quarter, is when indep...
Read moreBoost Your Online Presence with the Power of the Review
In today’s digital age, word of mouth marketing has taken on a whole new level ...
Read moreFrom Followers to Customers, How to Convert Your Social Media
In a world obsessed with friends, sharing and likes, independent business owner...
Read moreSummer is coming - grow your business by going outdoors
The benefits of attending farmers markets and outside events as an independent ...
Read moreBusiness Love Stories - Afrori Books
Have you ever stopped to wonder what a bookshop is for? Yes, yes, books, clever...
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