Business lessons from Moni Varma
Entrepreneur Moni Varma, founder of Veetee Rice, shows the importance of spotting the right opportunity and knowing when to say no in business
Local shops eating into supermarket margins
City analysts suggest that supermarkets cannot make the c-store model add up and that independents maintain the advantage… for now
Business truths from a niche retailer
“In July 2008, the world changed” – clothing retailer Laura Tenison on finance and the need to differentiate from supermarkets in order to stand out
Cashing up the banks’ rip-off culture
Vince Cable has launched a scathing attack on high street banks describing rip-off culture as “ingrained” in the market
Visit the discount stores
We look at some of the differing approaches of firms like Poundland and Aldi and find out what you can learn from them
What the Eurozone crisis means
In the second of two Euro-centric articles this week, Nick looks at what the Eurozone crisis means for local shopkeepers
Selling Euros
Find out how Steve manages to turn his misfortune into a big upsell following some trouble with his card and currency terminal
Power shifting to local shops – but slowly
The zenith of the superstore may have been reached offering more opportunities for smaller businesses, but don’t hold your breath
Banks offer mentoring service to SMEs
Keep your eyes peeled for a new mentoring service soon to be made available to small businesses like your own
Behind the Poundland magic
Nick considers Poundland supremo Jim McCarthy’s strategy for success and finds out there are lessons to be learnt by convenience retailers
