MyWarehouse.me founder Andy Reedman recently claimed that “the noise of social media is becoming background interference rather than mainstream interaction, and could be distracting business owners from focusing on being the best at what they do.” Jo Furnival explains more.
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Bridges Ventures announce high growth investment to create jobs in North West
Bridges Ventures has announced today that it is investing in leading UK based premium designer menswear e-commerce business Clothingsites.co.uk.
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: Mark Tighe
Before setting up and becoming MD of Catax Solutions, Mark Tighe was Managing Director of Carphone Warehouse Ltd and, prior to that, Head of UK Business Sales at O2 UK. He’s now glad to be back in Cheshire and looking after a growing business.
A starters guide to business incubation in London
In many respects there’s never been a better time to set up a new business. The digital revolution has opened up the world and new markets, while digital technology and mobile computing continues to spur innovation and inspire new entrepreneurs.
Gaining a few extra £’s in January
Come January each year, I set myself goals to do ‘this’ and cut down on ‘that’, whilst the gym is bursting at the seams with like-minded people also trying to reverse the damage. Yet within a few months and I realise that these short-term fixes do not work and it is strict routines and disciplines that I really need.
Making your business successful for free…
Almost half of entrepreneurs need to ask friends and family for loans in order to start up their new business, according to research by Entrepreneur Country. I know first hand how difficult it is to get banks to invest in new business, particularly in the current economic climate.
Secrets of Success: That Cable
We talk to the mother and son team behind That Cable, which was born when son Sam’s entrepreneurial spirit started at the age of 15 when he realized that money could be made from sourcing heavily discounted speakers and amplifiers bought on the high street and reselling them via eBay.
Your Guide to Supply Chain Finance
Supply chain systems might not be at the top of your firm’s shopping list – but their proper management is critical to many growing businesses, says Tony Duggan, CEO, Crossflow Payments.
Entrepreneurs unite to form “the entrepreneurs’ think tank”
Entrepreneurs are essential for renewed economic growth in the UK. So says one of the UKs leading entrepreneurs and venture capitalists Luke Johnson one of UK’s most vocal supporters of entrepreneurship and Chair of the Centre for Entrepreneurs – a new think tank to be launched today.
Breaking Through the Small Business Glass Ceiling
How many fantastic small companies are hitting a glass ceiling? Fear of overextending in a tough economy is actively constraining the expansion of some great business ideas into a broader market.
UK manufacturing grows at fastest rate since March 2012
Rise in new orders and output drives hopes of strengthening economic recovery
Winners announced in the FTA everywoman Transport & Logistics Awards.
In a ceremony attended by leading figures from the sector along with representatives from the media, business, and government and including a keynote address by Stephen Hammond MP, Parliamentary Under Secretary of State for Transport some of the UKs best women in the logistics world were recognised.
Marks & Spencer under fire over online tax arrangements
Retailer accused of scheme in which goods shipped to Europe from UK are invoiced to Irish subsidiary at lower rate
Zalando – A fashion e-retailer with steady European expansion since 2008
Zalando was founded in 2008 as a shoe retailer for the German fashion market. One year later, they began to ship their goods to Austria, and they have continued to expand across Europe.