By John Walker on August 24, 2011
What makes business rock?
Bill Roedy, the man behind MTV, gives a preview of his new business memoirs documenting how he built a single channel into the largest media network in the world.
Its global audience is the envy of the world’s media corporations, with a network which included 200 channels and 200 digital properties in 175 [...]
Posted in Arts and entertainment, Brands, Expansion, Fashion, Trends and Memes, Franchising Out, Ideas and Innovation, Market Research, Music Production and Publishing, People and Players, Product Launches, Project Management, Reputation, Sales, Mergers & Acquisitions, Startups, Television and Radio Broadcasting, Worldwide | Tagged Bill Roedy, biographies, book, MTV, What Makes Business Rock: Building the World’s Largest Global Networks |
By John Walker on August 19, 2011
As an alternative loyalty scheme to rival supermarkets signs up more than 500 businesses in just six months, a local business owner under the scheme, Heather Copley talks about her experience running a small business in today’s climate.
A shopping loyalty scheme set up to get people out of supermarkets and into farm shops is gathering [...]
Posted in Advertising and Marketing Services, Agriculture, Farming and Farming Support Services, Contact Management, Customer Retention, Customer Reward Programmes, Deals and Agreements, Fashion, Trends and Memes, Food, Drink and Tobacco Retail, Food, Drink and Tobacco Wholesale, Goodwill, Ideas and Innovation, Marketing, Marketing Facilities, Outsourcing, Product Launches, Sales, Startups, UK, West Yorkshire | Tagged audio podcast, Farm shop, Farmer Copleys Farm Shop, Heather Copley, Ice scheme, loyalty points, loyalty scheme, start-up advice, take on the big boys |
By John Walker on February 6, 2011
Drive, by Dan Pink - a YouTube video, first recorded on 8th April 2010.
If you are setting up a new business and trying to devise plans for staff remuneration packages this video might be of interest.
The presenter argues that the “carrot and stick” approach to staff motivation works well for simple, straight forward, mechanical work. [...]
Posted in Economic Cycles, Human Resources, Ideas and Innovation, Industrial Relations, Political and Economic Philosophies, Recruitment, Startups, The Work Place, Training, Worldwide | Tagged Dan Pink, motivation |
By John Walker on December 3, 2010
The Creator of Innovative Blast-mitigated Recycling Pods Puts Faith in Software as a Service (SaaS)
SAP today announced that Media Metrica Limited (trading as “Renew Solution” or simply “Renew”), the company behind the blast-mitigated recycling receptacles that broadcast real-time content on City of London’s streets scheduled for launch in 2011 has invested in SAP Business ByDesign [...]
Posted in Business Software, Contact Management, Customer Support, Deals and Agreements, Fashion, Trends and Memes, Ideas and Innovation, Information Technology, Internet Services, London, Manufacturing, Media and Creative Services, Product Research and Development, Startups, Technology, Waste Management and Environmental Services | Tagged SaaS, SAP, SAP Business ByDesign, The City |
By John Walker on November 23, 2010
A free seminar provided by Colchester Business Enterprise Agency, Colbea and Mamut Business Software Solutions will be held on 26th November 2010 at COLBEA Business Centre, 1 George Williams Way, Colchester, CO1 2JS.
Topics covered include:
9 - 11 am: For Start Up Businesses & New Businesses - Give Your Business the Start it Deserves!
E-commerce
Contact Management & [...]
Posted in Accounts, Business Software, Contact Management, Customer Support, E-commerce, Essex, Information Technology, Reporting, Sales, Startups, Trade Shows, Seminars and Exhibitions, UK | Tagged Contact Management, E-commerce, Mamut |
By John Walker on March 17, 2010
17th March 2010
Following last year’s popular live webcast from the British Library, ‘In conversation with Lord Sugar’, Unique Media will be sponsoring ‘Lord Sugar Returns’ which will be broadcast live via the web tonight from 6.30pm til 9pm.
Its a chance to hear the UK’s Enterprise Champion answer questions and discuss his experiences in business and [...]
Posted in London, People and Players, Startups, Trade Shows, Seminars and Exhibitions | Tagged British Library, Lord Sugar, video, webcast |
By John Walker on March 4, 2010
Discussion of http://www.startinbusiness.co.uk/features/snowman-in-hell-guides/tips-to-be-refused-commercial-finance.htm
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Posted in Economic Cycles, Fundability, Loans and Finance, Startups |
By John Walker on February 18, 2010
18th Feb 2010
Launched today, a new report - ‘Supporting Economic Growth 2007 - 2009′ - reveals the British Library Business & IP Centre’s outstanding success in providing the capital’s aspiring entrepreneurs with both the inspiration and confidence to take on the economic downturn. The full report will be available at www.bl.uk/bipc/evaluation
The British Library Business & [...]
Posted in London, Market Research, Product Research and Development, Public Spending and State Aid, Startups, Surveys | Tagged British Library |
By John Walker on November 24, 2009
Event: BUSINESS STARTUP, NOVEMBER 26 & 27, OLYMPIA LONDON
Business Startup is the UK’s biggest show for anyone starting or expanding a business. With over 200 exhibitors, 140 seminars, one-to-one advice and networking, it’s the perfect opportunity to find all the recession-defying tools and information to help your business thrive. What’s more, it’s completely FREE!
Stephen Farrow [...]
Posted in London, Startups, Trade Shows, Seminars and Exhibitions, West London (W) | Tagged Brent Hoberman, Business Startup, Doug Richard, Dragons’ Den Online, Innocent Drinks, Julie Meyer, lastminute.com, Levi Roots, Midas Touch, Olympia, One-2-One Advice, Prysm Events, Rachel Elnaugh, Richard Farleigh, Richard Reed, Speed Networking |
By John Walker on September 24, 2009
Graduates thinking about starting their own business will get a flying start as successful entrepreneurs offer advice to help them make it happen, Minister for Higher Education, David Lammy announced today.
Building on the Success of the Flying Start scheme launched in 2004, the Government is investing an further £ 1 million so 5,000 graduates will [...]
Posted in Business Support Services, Startups, Trade Shows, Seminars and Exhibitions, UK |
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