The popularity of the internet amongst UK consumers makes this the perfect platform on which to offer your products to the global marketplace. There has never been a greater time for British startups and Joe & Seph’s and Cake-Cetera offer insights to explain why.
By Louise Young
Divisional director of retail at i2i Events Group, Louise Young, explores how independent retailers can set their stalls out effectively, and provides advice on things to consider at an early stage.
Japanese forex trading platform Z.com Trade recently launched in London. Its CEO, Tomitaka Ishimura, discusses what sets Japanese businesses apart – from considering customer service a given, to holding onto their heritage while localising enough to appeal to new markets.
34SP.com’s Daniel Foster explains why owning your domain is so important, how to go about getting it back if it’s in someone else’s possession and who else is likely to be the owner if not you.
The PR strategies taken by Thomas Cook and Merlin Entertainments – the company in charge of Alton Towers – have been notably different in the face of difficult situations involving both firms. There’s a lot to be learnt from each method, not least the sometimes overlooked asset of compassion.
Seagate’s Sof Socratous discusses the impact of bring your own device (BYOD), how it’s transforming the way SMEs store and access data at work, and the challenges a BYOD policy can bring.
When it comes to developing modern and more efficient workplaces, UK business leaders need to draw on the experience of Generation Y, according to Adam Reynolds, the new CEO of webexpenses.
By Jane MacKay
Jane MacKay, partner at Crowe Clark Whitehill, provides sage advice on what to consider when exporting – including planning and research, tax structures, government support and protection.
London’s tech industry was declared omnipotent during London Technology Week. But for all of the headline-snatching statistics that show the sector’s success, Britain’s retail industry is the fastest growing, which makes it the one to watch.
The Value Creation conference from Real Business is in full swing, and Trunki CEO Rob Law has explained the growing pains he faced when scaling his hugely successful luggage-cum-toy company.
