Navigating social etiquette is part of everyday life. But in business, avoiding faux pas can be even more important. Here are some of the business etiquette mistakes you could be guilty of making. more»
No matter how game-changing your idea is, or how much money it stands to make, without cash reserves or an extremely lean business model, you’ll need money – and that means you’ll need to court and impress investors. more»
Over the past year, our regular supply chain series has been helping small suppliers start selling to Britain’s most recognisable brands. Now, our legal expert responds to one reader eager to protect their business idea when pitching to a national retailer. more»
Norway’s seaweed farming industry, which currently adds the equivalent of just over £1bn to the Nordic country’s economy annually, could be worth over £37bn to the country by 2050. more»
The luxury department store has had to transform itself many times to maintain its pedigree, and it continues to be the preferred retailer for exciting new luxury UK brands. more»
While the multi-page small business plan document may be a thing of the past, having a roadmap for where you’re going is still invaluable for attracting investment, getting advice, and utilising your time – however you present your ideas. more»
Good investors get bored quickly. They have neither the appetite nor the patience to understand your idea unless it is delivered to them succinctly on a plate. It is generally accepted that you have 30 seconds to get an idea from your head to their head. more»
From knowing when to approach big-name buyers to working out the most effective way to do so, a panel of experts at the Business of Wellness (BOW) Summit organised by one of our recent On The Up founders, Lauren Armes, were full of advice for pitching to stockists. We scribbled away furiously in order share their insights with our readers. more»
Our sales and marketing expert on why preparation and research are important ahead of pitching out content you've created – whether it's an infographic or a report. more»
While a lot of column inches look at why companies turn to crowdfunding as a preferred route, we seldom hear about what happens to these firms post funding. more»
