My first job at The Manufacturer Magazine
Hi everybody! I’ve been away for a while with an appalling illness that made life pretty miserable. I have now returned to full health…
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Brand Reputation: The Breaking Point
Most entrepreneurs believe that starting a business will make them rich and famous in a blink of an eye. Sadly, that is not how…
Leading Shazam: an interview with Andrew Fisher
Over the past 20 years, Andrew Fisher has led the successful growth of various technology companies in the UK. From founding TDLI.com which was…
Emerging Risks That May Threaten Businesses in 2017
The global market and the economy are shifting rapidly. As events such as Brexit and Trump’s Presidency begin to unfold, many business owners and…
The Economic Truth about Distrust and Post-Truth Politics
There has always been scepticism concerning the truthfulness of politicians. Yet now it seems those who govern us have sidestepped the truth more than…
From Plato to PayPal: When should we be convinced?
This is a facetious way to start a text, but I couldn’t help myself. A few months ago I went to a talk by…
New Visa changes, how will they affect UK businesses?
The government have announced a brand new regulation regarding Tier 2 Visas. The change is set to massively impact businesses that employ skilled workers…
A brief look at Apple’s latest investment
With a view to rapid acquisition of market knowledge, and paving the way for future collaboration, Apple’s well publicised investment in Chinese car hailing…
How the Freelance Economy is Changing the Labour Market
Did you know that 30 to 45% of the working class population is unemployed in countries around the world? If we take some of…
What’s the deal with Tesco?
Supermarkets. They’re there whether we’re craving chocolate buttons on a Sunday night, in need of anything from a wheelbarrow or scented candle, or just…
The Bizarre Business of Youtube
Delving into the YouTube world is a bizarre experience; this infinite landscape of content is known to most people predominantly for its viral videos…
What is Augmented Reality Tech? A brief look at ‘Blippar’
Far from our usual idea of virtual reality, and its associations with heavy head gear and Disney quest-esque challenges, augmented reality technology markets itself…