Category: Economics
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“If it is too good to be true…it probably is” International Trade Enquiries 101
On Christmas Eve, as England experienced unseasonal heavy rain and high winds, Red Potato received an enquiry from Pakistan to supply us with several containers of white potatoes. The variety […]
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Promoting apprenticeships to SMEs: Training providers need to wake up and smell the roses
The florist said “they never send me anyone who can work out the cost of half a dozen flower stems to make a bouquet and be trusted to write a […]
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Mentoring for life: Are troubled teenagers and business entrepreneurs made from the same stuff?
When it comes to mentoring it can mean very different things to different people: ranging from social befriending through to a strict focus on shared objectives mentoring. Befriending may include things like helping someone […]
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So how’s the business going?
If you are a new business owner how do you answer this question? Most people who ask the question “How is business going for you?” are genuinely interested in what you’re doing and […]
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Starting a business – Week 1
Red Potato started trading this week and it’s been a great week. What does that mean? Well, it meant the business became central to everything we do – building the brand, […]