Dear chronic entrepreneur
The Vintage Shop: How to get your business
under way the virtual way. Our editor investigates
why some shops fail where others succeed. We show
also you how to make the best out of your marketing
the online way for next to nothing.
get hunted
In Claire Hughes' recent book, 'From Passion to Profit' she enlightens us with the apparent ease of starting your own craft business. Yet how do you get from poodle toilet roll covers to the world pomination of Kirstie Allsopp? Michelle Hatcher investigates the phenomena which is Ms Allsopp.
In this month's issue
This week, author, Annie Browne talks to us about
the golden rules for getting selected at your desired
vintage or craft fair. She offers her four most tried
and tested rules to getting picked out of the bunch.
In a era where competition is higher than it ever was,
she will guide your the process with ease, making sure
you make the best of your chances.
Clothing up the vintage
There is much that's sniffed at when you start your own business.
Assuming your friends and family don't think you're completely
mad, you might only have your self doubt to worry about.
Amanda Martin dives deep into the soul this week and asks,
is it easier just to take to employer-dom and sink the creative spirit?
MAKING IT OUT OF NOTHING
This week's team are:
Michelle Hatcher: Editor
Writers: Bexi Owen, Annie Browne,
Amanda Martin,
Wendy Moore, Dawn Statham-Lowe,
Sophia Isabella and Frank English
Roger Saul and the girl from Mulberry
He started off with a few quid from his mum. Now he is a celebrity and a highly successful entrepreneur. Who is Cara and why she was able to pull a rabbit out the bag for him....
A business
in a box
How one of these (above) can transform your business.