When you have a great product, a product that you believe everybody could, or should, want, if only they knew about it, it is incredibly disheartening if you cannot find a successful way to get that product to market.
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Advice on growing your small and medium sized business, SME, in the UK. Hiring and managing staff and finance plus marketing all on one website
Wake up call issued to small businesses who don’t check supplier costs
With the UK economy still feeling the impact of the recession, research from small business e-commerce company Alibaba.com has revealed that owners of small and medium businesses and start-ups are missing an opportunity to reduce operating costs and drive revenue, which could help safeguard them against another financial downturn.
Business advice: Building your team over time
This time, I want to talk about a couple of growing pains that we had building a team. To start with, I think it’s important to explain a bit about the growth of A Suit That Fits to give you some context.
Business networking group 4Networking looks to go global
4Networking, the business breakfast network started by entrepreneur Brad Burton, has unveiled its plans to launch in the USA, Republic of Ireland, Australia and New Zealand, and ultimately to create the world’s first, joined up global business network.
10 ways to build great relationships with overseas companies
In this rapidly shrinking world we need to take advantage of the business opportunities of dealing with foreign companies and business owners.
Presenting and The Apprentice
Whilst watching Week 2 of The Apprentice, I joined in the Twitter debate along with many other viewers and noted a few issues that surprised me and that I also find fairly worrying.
Bosses banning Blackberries over wasted time
British bosses are banning Blackberries and other smart-phones over fears they cost more in lost productivity than they gain, according to employment law experts.
Businesses green credentials take back seat to recessionary survival
Businesses efforts to improve their green credentials are at risk of faltering because of a recession-borne focus on cost savings which is distracting them from the broader risks and opportunities of becoming environmentally responsible according to new research just published.
The key to success – building a fantastic team
At A Suit That Fits, we were lucky enough to have the support of some fantastic friends early on. Essentially, a few of our friends loved the idea of being part of the world’s first online tailoring company, and took a sabbatical from their careers to help out.
The 10 Biggest Sales Mistakes People Make On LinkedIn – Part One
Sales Expert Andy Preston explains that although LinkedIn is one of the best business development tools available, many people don’t use it properly, and even worse – make various mistakes that actually LOSE them sales, rather than WIN them…
Firms urged to improve deal making skills
Professional negotiator and media lawyer, Clive Rich, has urged SME’s to improve the negotiation and deal-making skills of their top executives or risk financial ruin as big business and the recession make it harder for SME’s to get a foot in the door.
National awards for best Mumpreneurs
Running a business whilst being a full time mum is no mean feat. However, eight mums have proven that this is something that can not only be done, but it’s something that can be done well enough to receive recognition as they received awards for their endeavours during the annual Mumpreneur Conference & Awards.
The Apprentice is back!
The Apprentice, the BBC’s multi award-winning business entertainment series returns for a sixth run on Wednesday 6th October, as a new line-up of contender’s face Lord Sugar as they battle for boardroom supremacy.
Saving money on business printing – Why compatible consumables are not the answer
Graham Lowes, marketing director, OKI Printing Solutions, says If it looks too good to be true, it probably is. An over-used phrase perhaps, but in the case of cheap printer consumables, it could hardly be more relevant. The economy may be gradually pulling away from recession, but SMEs are still focused on running a tight ship and they can be forgiven for looking to save money at every opportunity.
Starting A Suit That Fits
As the co-founder of a small business, I’m often asked for hints and tips when starting up as an entrepreneur. To be a columnist for Business Matters is a real honour and I hope to impart some of what I’ve learnt to fellow entrepreneurs!
