Online beer lovers’ club raises £150k, mostly from customers, in record time from over 100 investors
Month: March 2014
Getting to know you: John Ritchie
We talk to John Ritchie, Chief Executive Officer at Ellipse about his inspirations in business and find out what he would have done differently given the chance.
How to manage expectations
Managing expectations can help you more seamlessly navigate the choppy startup waters.
How big is your marketing budget?
How big is your marketing budget? Does it contain all the activities involved in producing profitable income? How a marketing budget is compiled, largely depends on how “marketing” is defined.
Getting to know you: Adrien Nussenbaum
Adrien Nussenbaum is co-founder of Mirakl, and a Frenchman in London, having launched Mirakl’s first international office in the UK last October.
Time to retire tired old role models?
The main people who currently inspire British workers are either dead or approaching retirement, from foreign shores and almost exclusively male according to a new study into role models.
J K Rowling voted most inspiring female businesswoman
Anita Roddick, Karen Brady and Holly Tucker also recognised on eve of International Women’s Day by British freelancers
Alliance Trust starts registering companies in England as uncertainty continues
Dundee-based pensions and savings firm says referendum is creating uncertainty for its customers and business
Can your boss be too nice?
Yes, it can be pleasant to work for someone who is kind and thoughtful but there’s a difference between bosses who are pleasant to work for and those who avoid conflict at all costs.
My Influences: Peter O’Toole
Peter O’Toole is CEO of Retail Merchandising Services, a company that provides a full range of retail services to stores across the UK. Here, he shares with us what influenced him and provides his advice to start-ups.
New financial data reveals Northampton as business capital of the UK
Experian reveals the best places across the UK to start a business
James Caan aims to rejuvenate nursing recruitment with launch of flex staffing
James Caan’s Private Equity company Hamilton Bradshaw has announced a brand new venture in the nursing sector, with the launch of Flex Staffing.
Consumer Protection At The Heart Of Crowdfunding
People looking to lend money or invest through crowdfunding will be better protected under new rules confirmed today by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA).
Property Industry Set To Lose Out Due To Low Awareness Of Tax Legislation
Levels of awareness surrounding a significant change in capital allowances legislation is extremely low and there is potential for hundreds of millions of pounds to be lost, according to CBRE.
Floods Cost Small Firms £831 Million
As businesses continue to recover from the recent floods, new data released by the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) reveals small firms in affected areas lost more than three quarters of a billion pounds.