Top 5 Takeaways From The #GBEAScale Conference

Written by Jason Nesbitt Topics: BID, Blog

On Monday 20th November, 155 Bishopsgate London played host to the GBEA Scale Up Conference, opened by Oli Barratt as a follow up event to the well established Natwest Great British Entrepreneur Awards.  We were thoroughly delighted to be awarded runner-up in the prestigious awards within the Start-Up Entrepreneur category last week and the conference was a[…]


How to create a Google business profile, and keep it up to date

Written by Jason Nesbitt Topics: App User, Blog

Why do you need a Google Business profile? Having a Google business profile is crucial to the success of your business these days. It takes minutes to setup and has the following incredible benefits: The business will appear on Google maps People can add 5 star reviews to the business and allow it to become[…]


Market launches discount loyalty app LoyalFree

Written by Jason Nesbitt Topics: App User, BID, Blog

On Wednesday 11th October, Loughborough’s Farmers Market became the first ever UK market to launch a digital discount and loyalty card scheme. The scheme was be launched at the specialty market which showcases a range of local organic food and drink on the second Wednesday of every month in Loughborough Market Place. This article is based on[…]


LoyalFree Announced as Finalists for 3 Prestigious Awards

Written by Jason Nesbitt Topics: BID, Blog

It’s all go at the LoyalFree HQ as we celebrate our recent shortlisting for 3 prestigious awards across the country; the Leicester Mercury Women in Business, The Natwest Great British Entrepreneur and the Best Business Women awards. The scary part is that we need to dig deep into our wardrobes to find something smart to[…]


LoyalFree Shortlisted for the 2017 NatWest Great British Entrepreneur Awards

Written by Jason Nesbitt Topics: BID, Blog

It has just been announced that East Midlands based LoyalFree has been shortlisted for the 2017 NatWest Great British Entrepreneur Awards in the Start Up Entrepreneur of the Year award. LoyalFree beat off some tough competition in order to make the regional shortlist, with over 1000 businesses entering the awards nationally across the wide range of categories. Now in its[…]


Best Business Women Awards 2017 Finalists announced

Written by Jason Nesbitt Topics: BID, Blog

Information About the Awards The Best Business Women Awards have announced their finalists today for 2017. The business world is full of talented and dedicated female entrepreneurs who not only run successful businesses but in many cases also juggle the needs of their families. The Best Business Women Awards are designed to recognise the achievement of those[…]


Would You Like More Pub-licity?

Written by Jason Nesbitt Topics: App User, Blog

It’s hard times for pubs It is no secret that many pubs are struggling to stay afloat in the UK. Even those doing well are likely seeing decreases in their regulars. The ‘regulars’ are critical to your pub – those who come in after work, to watch the sport, or for their Sunday lunch. The current[…]


7 Great Reasons You Should Create Your Business Website in WordPress

Written by Jason Nesbitt Topics: App User, Blog

Aside from the exciting development of the LoyalFree app you may be interested to know we also create and improve websites for businesses. There is a plethora of advice which can be confusing regarding website development but you’ve probably heard people talking about WordPress. So why is it often the preferred choice for creating business[…]


5 Easy Ways Small Businesses Can Promote Offers & Loyalty Programmes

Written by Jason Nesbitt Topics: App User, Blog

We work with businesses daily who have special deals and offers for both new and loyal customers but aren’t seeing the benefit. Although it is clearly apparent that there’s a marketing benefit to running these offers (such as improving customer satisfaction, building brand awareness, increased footfall) setting them up is only half of the story.[…]


New Digital Loyalty App is launched for Loughborough

Written by Jason Nesbitt Topics: App User, BID, Blog

Love Loughborough BID are excited to announce the launch of a co-branded digital app for local businesses in partnership with local entrepreneurs, Sophie & Jason of LoyalFree. LoyalFree is a mobile phone app loyalty scheme which is used to collect rewards at local independent and national businesses, allowing businesses to gain from customer analytics and[…]