Twitter for business: Tweet your SME
In the past we’ve looked at using Facebook and eBay for your business. In many ways these are fairly straightforward solutions to your marketing needs. If you haven’t ever considered using Twitter for...
View ArticleJanuary high street sales up?
I caught a glimpse of an interesting item on BBC Breakfast this morning (15.02.2016) suggesting that High Street sales were up and had rallied in January so I had a quick shufty around to find out what...
View ArticleAnd so it begins: Brexit and SMEs
Finally the news we have all been waiting for, and quite honestly you’re probably sick of hearing about it already. The referendum on whether Britain should remain in the European Union will be held on...
View ArticleTop 10 most haunted houses in Britain
Here at Wholesale Clearance UK we have a range of ex-rental DVDs for sale such as Hunted starring Tommy Lee Jones and Benicio del Torro, and the creepy Cabin Fever from Eli Roth, which has been...
View ArticleTop 10 best April Fools jokes ever
The tradition for an April Fool’s day is a long one and is recognised around the world. The Roman festival of Hilaria, the Holi festival of India, and the Medieval Feast of Fools are all said to be...
View ArticleBiggest Product Flops
David vs Goliath, the Rebel Alliance vs the Empire, Leicester FC vs the Premiere League. Nothing is more satisfying than witnessing the underdog trump the frontrunner. In business too, this rule is...
View ArticleWho pays the most tax in the UK?
The furore over the Panama Papers leak of 11.5m files from the database of the world’s fourth biggest offshore law firm, Mossack Fonseca last week got me thinking about who pays the most tax in the UK....
View ArticleGary Lineker naked? Ten people who put their foot in it
Gary Lineker naked? “Ooh yes please,” mutter many of my female friends. So is it going to happen? Will we get a chance to see the well-loved Match of the Day presenter clad only in what his mother gave...
View ArticleMore money less work: money for old rope
Our friend Gary Lineker has been in the news again this week, not because he will be presenting Match of the Day in the buff if Leicester do the biz, but because he has taken a swipe at “manipulative”...
View ArticleFun facts about Playboy
We always have a large number of Playboy products for sale, see HERE, because they’re really good sellers as you would expect from an instantly recognizable global brand. They do well on eBay, in shops...
View ArticleFarewell to Louis van Gaal and 9 other famous sackings
It may seem strange to people who don’t understand the machinations of British football, but yes, Louis van Gaal was sacked as Manchester United boss within 48 hours of his side winning the FA Cup,...
View ArticleWorth every penny! 6 products that unexpectedly went viral
It was drawn to my attention this week, that media coverage of certain items can pique interest and ensure that prices rise. You have to be on your toes to catch the wave, blink and you’ve missed it....
View ArticleLinkedIn for SME’s: Useful or not?
It was announced yesterday (13/06.2016) that Microsoft is to purchase LinkedIn, the professional networking website, for $26bn (£18bn), which equates to $196 a share. That’s a lot of money. Apparently...
View ArticleWhat’s the difference between B2B and B2C long distance selling regulations?
What’s the difference between B2B and B2C long distance selling regulations? Are you confused about the difference between B2B and B2C long distance selling regulations? The law treats...
View ArticlePokémon GO! (No seriously … leave)
I’ve been searching for something to write about this week but the world seems an exceptionally insecure and grim place at the moment, don’t you agree? Looking for inspiration and trying to avoid smug...
View Article“Would you like help with your Brazillian?”
Our booklet blunder with 50,000 tragically inaccurate ‘unofficial’ language guides for Rio 2016 Here at Wholesale Clearance a large variety of stock makes its way in and out of our warehouse, and the...
View ArticleWhat’s being sold in Rio? The Olympics 2016
To be fair, I haven’t managed to catch a huge amount of the Olympics yet: a) because there hasn’t been much on so far (it’s the first Sunday as I write this) and b) because I fell asleep in front of...
View ArticleSports not in the Olympics
Facebook Rugby Sevens made its first appearance at an Olympics this year and has been a phenomenal success. My Dad (dyed in the wool footie fan, not the most tolerant of non working class sports it has...
View ArticleLooking for a good trade show to visit?
If you’re reading our blogs, there’s a teeny chance you might be a small business owner. Either that or you’re incredibly bored at work. If you are bored at work and you’re considering changing your...
View ArticleSoggy bottomed buyout? The Great British Bake Off furore
It’s a bit late in the day I know, but I thought I’d add my own eggs to the mix regarding the debate surrounding Britain’s best loved cookery programme, The Great British Bake Off #GBBO. I have to...
View ArticleBargain wholesale stock! Our wholesale bankrupt stock auctions
Exciting news here at Wholesale Clearance UK! If you hadn’t already noticed, we have started running liquidated stock auctions. This is a great opportunity for you to get your eager hands on some...
View ArticleThe most offensive Halloween costumes of all time?
You’d have to have your head in the sand, or somewhere, in order not to have noticed Halloween is upon us. You may remember when we had some interesting costumes in stock, see here, which was similar...
View ArticleWomen in business who are top trumps!
A small salute to great women in business everywhere, out there, running great companies and being generally tremendous! I have been inspired to write a celebratory blog post about women in business,...
View ArticleTen reasons why being self-employed rocks this new year
Happy new year 2017! Today is the first day back at work for many, which in and of itself can be a thoroughly gloomy prospect. For most readers of this blog however, you’ve chosen to work for yourself...
View ArticleShhh! Heard about Shpock? New rival to eBay?
You may have come across Shpock or at least heard of it before. They have run a few ad campaigns on TV although it seems to have been fairly low key thus far. However, word on the street is good –...
View ArticleThe Ten Most Popular Things to Sell on eBay in 2017
So you are looking for things to sell on eBay and you want to be a successful eBay entrepreneur? You’re not greedy, you just want to make a living. If that’s the case, you need to approach the process...
View ArticleThe success or failure of Trump’s businesses
I suppose Donald Trump is an easy target at the moment, but even typing the start of this sentence speaks volumes. He’s the President of the United States of America, leader of the ‘free world’ (not...
View ArticleBestselling products of all time
I wanted to compose a list of the bestselling products of all time and I have failed. It seems impossible to get a straightforward answer to a simple question. I figured someone somewhere would know,...
View ArticleThings you didn’t know it was illegal to sell in the UK
I was casting an eye over things you’re not allowed to sell on eBay the other day and found myself wondering what is forbidden generally. What is it illegal to sell in the UK? On looking up the...
View ArticleThe ten most expensive things ever sold on eBay
I clicked through on a viral clickbait post yesterday, the kind I normally regret clicking on as soon as my laptop starts whirring and grumbling because of all the pop-ups and stupid ads, but became...
View ArticleMickey Mouse Deals? No! Wholesale Clearance specials
From time to time we have some great deals on novelty jewellery, and that’s the case at the moment. We have a few wholesale job lots of Disney jewellery including Mickey Mouse bracelet charms here and...
View ArticleGuide to Sunglasses styles and history
When you’re working in the wholesale sector as I do, you come across a wealth of sunglasses styles, and eventually they all meld into one. Here at Wholesale Clearance UK, we often have many sunglasses...
View Article10 times Doctor Who changed the shape of the future
Here at Wholesale Clearance we were very excited by the news that the next Dr Who will be a woman, and Jodie Whittaker to boot. Dr Who, like many other sci-fi series, such as Star Trek, has always been...
View ArticleAshes to ashes: unique ways to dispose of your cremated remains
This may not be the cheeriest blog I’ve ever written, and for that I apologise, but you know how these things are. I start reading something and then my mind works overtime and I need to know more! In...
View ArticleThe Rise and Fall of Toys ‘R’ Us
There may be millions of toys all under one roof, but Geoffrey and crew are in trouble. In an attempt to salvage its future, Toys ‘R’ Us has filed for bankruptcy protection in the US and Canada and is...
View ArticleMost Wanted Christmas Toys 2017: What’s hot this Christmas?
We’re midway through October, and if you’re anything like me, plans for Christmas retail have been uppermost in your mind for some time. The big retailers have all released their most wanted Christmas...
View ArticleThe Ghost of Christmas Past: Christmas presents through the decades
As I turn my attention to Christmas shopping, I have started to bemoan the cost of things. Call me the Grinch, but you don’t really get much for your money these days do you? I was thinking back to the...
View ArticleThe Ultimate Selling Guide for Small Businesses
We have decided to start the new year by introducing the ultimate selling guide for small businesses. Wholesale Clearance UK is a family firm, and we recognise the complexities, pressures and...
View ArticleWhy do big businesses fail?
Why do big businesses fail with increasing regularity? Some time ago I wrote a blog about Toys R Us and the struggles it was having in the US. At the time all the reading I did seemed to suggest that...
View ArticleWhy small businesses fail
This week we ask, why small businesses fail. As a follow up to my last blog about why big businesses go under, I thought I would write up a companion blog about why small businesses fail. Here at...
View ArticleCan social media make or break your business?
This week I thought I’d have a quick look at good use of social media and ask, ‘can social media make or break your business?’ I was intrigued to see the furore caused yesterday, 16th April 2018, when...
View ArticleCustomer Service Fails
It never fails to amaze me how so many large companies provide poor service without it ever affecting business. When it comes to small and medium enterprise, it seems that we’re less likely to get away...
View ArticleThe Best UK Wholesale Trade Shows and Fairs for 2019
As a buyer and seller it is imperative that you understand the trends in your specific market, and take a keen interest in improving your own business knowledge. Some wholesale trade shows and fairs...
View ArticleA Solution to Long-Term Storage Fees with Amazon FBA
Wholesale Clearance UK and Amazon Over the years and increasingly more so recently, Amazon has become a huge part of our customers selling strategy. With the introduction of services like FBA...
View ArticleSide Hustle Cities
Many people have been left struggling financially due to reduced income or losing their job entirely, whilst others have been put on furlough – due to the heavy toll of the pandemic. Here at Wholesale...
View Article2021 Super League Club Shirts
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View ArticleSupporting the #freebritney movement
As is the nature of our business here at Wholesale Clearance UK, we try and find buyers for any clearance stock. Today, we have been tasked with finding buyers for what we thought were t-shirts in...
View ArticleFour times Del Boy could have been successful on an online marketplace
By Karl Baxter, Director at Wholesale Clearance UK For ten years, viewers watched as Del Boy and Rodney Trotter tried their luck at selling dodgy merchandise under the ruse of ‘Trotters Independent...
View ArticleCar Boot Hotspots of the UK
With the easing of covid-19 restrictions across the UK this summer, the welcoming back of car boot sales has been greatly up taken and more popular than ever. Whether you’re getting rid of your...
View ArticleThe definitive guide to handbags
Some time ago we brought you our definitive guide to shoes. That was so successful we thought we would share our handbag guide with you. If you’re buying bags wholesale and don’t know where to start...
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