2020 has been quite a year. The after-effects of COVID-19 will be with us for a long time. While many negative things have come out of the global pandemic, some people have experienced a positive change in the...
We all have people in our lives who are tricky to buy for at Christmas. Sometimes it’s the older members of the family who have everything and don’t need more ‘stuff’. Sometimes, younger members of the family are the problem, because it’s...
As the UK moves back into lockdown, many businesses are feeling the pinch. While the restrictions aren’t as severe as those earlier in the year, they will still impact many companies. At SBS, we fall into...
Christmas is coming and as with everything in 2020, it’s going to be considerably different from the usual holiday season. But that doesn't mean you can't market your services – it just means you need to tweak what you do to be sensitive to the current environment....
It’s that time of year again! The weather’s terrible, it’s muddy everywhere and too cold to be outside, no matter what the kids say. And there aren’t that many places to go to right now – thanks, Covid! And that means you have a...
Starting Uni or returning to study in 2020 is complicated. You need all the help you can get. As well as our extensive selection of art materials and office supplies, we also have a full range of printing services for...
Whether you are heading to university for the first time or returning after a break, having the right art supplies when you are studying art is as important as having a calculator for Maths – maybe more so! But if you’re working on a budget, you only...
Even pre-COVID our local businesses were changing. People were doing more online, over the internet and via instant messages or emails. There was a reduction in face-to-face interaction in many businesses. Then COVID-19 hit, and we were all in lockdown. The internet...
It’s no secret that businesses across many industries have been hit hard by COVID. Even now that the intense, countrywide lockdown is over, things are far from normal. Many service businesses, such as restaurants, hairdressers, tourism businesses and the events...
It’s a busy time of year for students, working away at your dissertations and preparing for exams. We provide a wide range of services to help you – from stationery supplies to specialist equipment. And we even offer 10% discount! Here’s a round-up of our student...