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The Sun
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Add enchanting touch of whimsy to your garden with £7 B&M buy that's an ornament by day & solar light by night
BARGAIN retailer B&M are selling an "enchanting" garden ornament for just £7. The garden gonk boasts a solar powered light and bright coloured hat, adding a dash of whimsy to any front garden. 1 With a bright yellow and black striped hat wearing gonk ornament is in limited supply so shoppers hoping to nab one better act fast. The price of the gonk has been slashed in a sale by a whopping 41 per cent. It was £12 but is now selling for a bargain £7. B&M say the garden gonk is the perfect way to: " Add a touch of whimsy to your garden." Adding: "This adorable Gonk with Solar Welcome Light. "This enchanting garden companion makes for a decorative garden ornament by day, and an inviting solar light by night." It comes in two designs, ladybird and bee, offering variety to shoppers hoping to buy one. The gonk can be bought in store with a handy online postcode checker pointing shoppers to their nearest shop. The bee design boasts a yellow and black striped hat while the ladybird design has a red and black spotted hat. Both hold a sign with the word "welcome" scrawled across it in bright red letters. Homebase is selling premium outdoor lanterns which don't require any plugs for under £30 - they're perfect for the summer nights The sign boasts six bright lights to add a dash of brightness to a dark garden. Solar power keeps the lights on without any need for wiring so the gonk is ready to go right out of the box. Measuring in at approximately 30 x 16 x 13cm the gonk is perfectly sized to sit among your plants without overshadowing them. The bargain ornament is subject to availability so shoppers will have to check if their local store has the item. A small bee can be seen on the hat of the bee design gronk adding an extra level of whimsy to the design. On the ladybird design, a small ladybird features on the gronk's hat. With its price slashed by nearly 50 per cent the gronk makes the perfect budget garden lighting buy for summer nights outside.
Finextra
14-07-2025
- Business
- Finextra
Clover adds integrated workforce management capabilities from Homebase
Clover, the world's smartest point-of-sale system, under parent company Fiserv, today announced system enhancements with integrated workforce management capabilities from Homebase, the all-in-one platform for small business team management. 0 This content is provided by an external author without editing by Finextra. It expresses the views and opinions of the author. This collaboration reinforces Clover's commitment to empowering small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) with a comprehensive platform designed to seamlessly run their operations, including employee management, to drive better efficiency and growth. The enhancements will embed Homebase's scheduling, time tracking, and employee management capabilities into the Clover Web Dashboard, providing merchants with a single platform to manage their daily operations. "Small business owners know that every hour counts, and the burden of manual data entry alone can consume many hours each week," said Will Karczewski, Head of Clover. "By embedding Homebase's powerful employee management tools directly into the Clover Web Dashboard, we're delivering a seamless, all-in-one solution. This empowers owners to significantly reduce administrative tasks, giving them back valuable time to focus on their customers and growing their passion.' Key advantages of Clover's workforce management solution include: Unified Workforce Management: Clover seamlessly embeds Homebase's leading time clock, scheduling, and timesheet solution into the Clover Web Dashboard, providing SMBs with a powerful, all-in-one platform to manage hourly teams effortlessly. Optimize Labor & Boost Profitability: By leveraging tools that prevent early clock-ins and proactively manage overtime expenses, small businesses can benefit from more efficient operations that directly impact their bottom line. Empower Your Team & Enhance Communication: Create a more connected and productive workforce with built-in team messaging that's easily accessible on Clover devices, in addition to employee self-service features for schedules and timesheets. This helps ensure frictionless communication and allows teams to take control of changing or covering shifts. Simplify Payroll & Focus on Growth: Businesses can benefit from automated timesheet generation and easy export. These features eliminate manual data entry and errors, freeing up valuable time for owners and operators. 'Small businesses need technology that saves them time and makes their lives easier," said John Waldmann, CEO of Homebase. "By bringing Homebase's award-winning team management tools directly into the Clover Web Dashboard, small businesses can manage team schedules, track employee hours, and see sales data all in one place, streamlining day-to-day operations and eliminating the need to switch between multiple systems.' Hundreds of thousands of small businesses will benefit from the embedded solution, as it will be seamlessly deployed via the Clover Web Dashboard in a phased rollout beginning in August 2025.
Scottish Sun
14-07-2025
- Lifestyle
- Scottish Sun
Five heart-warming but budget-friendly gifts to say thank you to teachers
Plus, save on some summer shade with the Living and Home tilted parasol with rattan effect base SUN SAVERS Five heart-warming but budget-friendly gifts to say thank you to teachers Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) WITH school about to be out for summer, it's time to say thank you to teachers everywhere. But this year, skip pricey presents and make your own budget versions instead. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 7 Five savvy ways to thank your teachers this summer Credit: Getty These gifts are sure to get you top marks . . . SWEET SAVING: Whip up an easy chocolate fudge using condensed milk, 88p, and dark chocolate, £1.77, both Asda. Break up the chocolate in a heatproof bowl and add your condensed milk and pop it in the microwave. Heat it in 15 second bursts until the chocolate is melted and give it a stir. Pour into a deep-set tray lined with baking paper and leave to cool before putting in the fridge. Once set, cut into chunks and package in a rustic baking paper parcel, ready to give to the teacher. POT OF JOY: Make your own herb garden by upcycling an old plant pot with a lick of paint (or you can pick up a couple of Sojabona pots at Ikea, £1 each). Take cuttings from existing herbs you have at home, such as basil or mint, and replant them in separate pots. Add ribbon, 99p, Wilko, to complete your gift. LIGHT WORK: Luxury candles come with a hefty price tag, so make your own. I'm a teacher & there are four end of term gifts I can't STAND receiving The Range is selling a Deluxe Candle kit for £4.99 with everything you need to make two pretty pillar candles. Make one for the teacher and keep one for yourself. TOP OF THE GLASS: Head to your local charity shop to find a glass vase you can revamp and pick up a pack of glass markers for £3 at Hobbycraft. Give the vase a wash with soapy water. Once it's dry, use the markers to write a personal thank you message for your teacher. HOMEWORK HAMPER: Make a 'summer holiday survival kit' or 'homework hamper' with a DIY hamper kit at The set comes with a basket, cellophane, stuffing and ribbon and costs £5.99. You could fill this with a range of budget treats such as chocolate, notepads, toiletries or pens, and add a bottle of the pretty Lidl Primitivo Rosato IGT Puglia wine, currently reduced to £4.50 when you scan your Lidl Plus app. All prices on page correct at time of going to press. Deals and offers subject to availability. Deal of the day 7 Save £213 on the Living and Home tilted parasol with rattan effect base at Homebase Credit: Supplied ADD some summer shade with the Living and Home tilted parasol with rattan effect base. It was £272, now £59 at Homebase. SAVE: £213 Cheap treat 7 Save £3 on the Peppa Pig Rainy Day Dress-Up Fig Home Bargains Credit: Supplied HEAD to a Home Bargains shop near you to pick up the Peppa Pig Rainy Day Dress-Up Figure, usually £9.99, now £6.99. SAVE: £3 What's new? STOCK up for the summer hols now! Get two kids activity sets for £12 at Top swap 7 Style your hair with the BaByliss rose-quartz 38mm curling tong for £34.99 at Credit: Supplied 7 Or get the TRESemmé large curling tong for £27.99 at Credit: Supplied STYLE your hair with the BaByliss rose-quartz 38mm curling tong, £34.99, or get the TRESemmé large curling tong, £27.99, both SAVE: £7 Little helper ACT quickly, the clearance sale has started with up to 50 per cent off adults and kids shoes. The Craft Swift white leather trainers were £90, now £36. Shop & save 7 Save £10.01 on this metal 30L pedal binat Credit: Supplied THIS stylish metal 30L pedal bin will look great in any kitchen. Previously £30, now £19.99 at SAVE: £10.01 Hot right now GIVE the garden a little lift with 25 per cent off plant pots and ornaments at B&Q right now. PLAY NOW TO WIN £200 7 Join thousands of readers taking part in The Sun Raffle JOIN thousands of readers taking part in The Sun Raffle. Every month we're giving away £100 to 250 lucky readers - whether you're saving up or just in need of some extra cash, The Sun could have you covered. Every Sun Savers code entered equals one Raffle ticket. The more codes you enter, the more tickets you'll earn and the more chance you will have of winning!
Business Wire
14-07-2025
- Business
- Business Wire
Clover Enhances All-in-One Platform With Homebase, Empowering Small Businesses With Integrated Workforce Management
MILWAUKEE--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Clover, the world's smartest point-of-sale system, under parent company Fiserv, today announced system enhancements with integrated workforce management capabilities from Homebase, the all-in-one platform for small business team management. This collaboration reinforces Clover's commitment to empowering small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) with a comprehensive platform designed to seamlessly run their operations, including employee management, to drive better efficiency and growth. The enhancements will embed Homebase's scheduling, time tracking, and employee management capabilities into the Clover Web Dashboard, providing merchants with a single platform to manage their daily operations. "Small business owners know that every hour counts, and the burden of manual data entry alone can consume many hours each week," said Will Karczewski, Head of Clover. "By embedding Homebase's powerful employee management tools directly into the Clover Web Dashboard, we're delivering a seamless, all-in-one solution. This empowers owners to significantly reduce administrative tasks, giving them back valuable time to focus on their customers and growing their passion.' Key advantages of Clover's workforce management solution include: Unified Workforce Management: Clover seamlessly embeds Homebase's leading time clock, scheduling, and timesheet solution into the Clover Web Dashboard, providing SMBs with a powerful, all-in-one platform to manage hourly teams effortlessly. Optimize Labor & Boost Profitability: By leveraging tools that prevent early clock-ins and proactively manage overtime expenses, small businesses can benefit from more efficient operations that directly impact their bottom line. Empower Your Team & Enhance Communication: Create a more connected and productive workforce with built-in team messaging that's easily accessible on Clover devices, in addition to employee self-service features for schedules and timesheets. This helps ensure frictionless communication and allows teams to take control of changing or covering shifts. Simplify Payroll & Focus on Growth: Businesses can benefit from automated timesheet generation and easy export. These features eliminate manual data entry and errors, freeing up valuable time for owners and operators. 'Small businesses need technology that saves them time and makes their lives easier," said John Waldmann, CEO of Homebase. "By bringing Homebase's award-winning team management tools directly into the Clover Web Dashboard, small businesses can manage team schedules, track employee hours, and see sales data all in one place, streamlining day-to-day operations and eliminating the need to switch between multiple systems.' Hundreds of thousands of small businesses will benefit from the embedded solution, as it will be seamlessly deployed via the Clover Web Dashboard in a phased rollout beginning in August 2025. To learn more about Clover, visit and follow @clovercommerce on Instagram, X, Facebook, and LinkedIn. To learn more about Homebase, visit and follow Homebase on Instagram, X, and LinkedIn. About Fiserv Fiserv, Inc. (NYSE: FI), a Fortune 500 company, moves more than money. As a global leader in payments and financial technology, the company helps clients achieve best-in-class results through a commitment to innovation and excellence in areas including account processing and digital banking solutions; card issuer processing and network services; payments; e-commerce; merchant acquiring and processing; and Clover ®, the world's smartest point-of-sale system and business management platform. Fiserv is a member of the S&P 500 ® Index, one of TIME Magazine's Most Influential Companies™ and one of Fortune ® World's Most Admired Companies™. Visit and follow on social media for more information and the latest company news. About Homebase Homebase is the everything app for hourly teams, with employee scheduling, time clocks, payroll, hiring, communication, HR, and more. More than 100,000 small (but mighty) businesses rely on Homebase to make work radically easy and give their teams superpowers. As the leader in small business team management, Homebase tracked 1+ billion hours for 2.5+ million workers last year. Homebase was named a 2024 Fast Company's Brands That Matter, and is backed by leading venture investors L Catterton Growth, Emerson Collective, Notable Capital, Bain Capital Ventures, Khosla Ventures, Baseline Ventures, Cowboy Ventures, and PLUS Capital. FI-G
The Independent
14-07-2025
- Business
- The Independent
Ikea to open new ‘small stores' – here's where and what you can buy there
Furniture giant Ikea is set to open a new smaller shop in a bid to become more accessible, with three new stores planned for this year. The small store style will be located on existing retail parks in Harlow, Norwich and Chester, designed to offer customers a quicker shopping experience than is typically seen in their trademark giant warehouses. An Ikea spokesperson told The Independent they expect more than 100 jobs to be created across all three sites, with the Harlow store opening its doors on 24 July and the other two set to follow later in 2025. Unlike larger Ikea stores, which typically have dozens of showrooms set up and decorated with their furniture, the new smaller stores are intended to be easier to navigate and will allow customers to visit a hall of the most popular products, scan second-hand options and take home furnishings or small furniture items the same day. There will also be online access for collection or next-day delivery service for bigger items, as well as planning services for decorating kitchens and bathrooms. Selected food will also be available in-store or for takeaway. The new stores will open on former Homebase sites at the following retail parks: Harlow: Harlow Retail Park Norwich: Hall Road Retail Park Chester: Greyhound Retail Park. No date is yet confirmed for the opening of the Norwich and Chester stores, but an Ikea spokesperson said they should follow a similar timeframe to the Harlow store being open 'just over 100 days after the lease was secured'. Peter Jelkeby, CEO of Ikea UK and Ireland, said: 'The opening of the Ikea Harlow small store is a landmark moment for us as we continue to evolve our retail offer and explore new ways to serve more people in more places. We look forward to joining this thriving town as part of the local community when we open our doors later this month.'
