A sale is not a sale until you get paid for it, or until the money hits your bank account! On ExportandExpand, I’ve focused on the front end of exporting—business opportunities, market prioritisation, and new category and trade developments. However, access to capital, whether to start a business or finance ongoing operations, is crucial, especially […]
Trade Financing 101: It’s time to fuel your export dreams! Read More »
What can possibly go wrong with a venture fund generously financed by the tax payer topped up by token contributions from a selection of corporates? Quite a lot it seems. Japan and specifically modern Japanese culture like animé, media, fashion and food were cool. Why not brand and fund them to promote the growth of
Rent-the-Runway subscribers can browse luxury fashion online and rent attire. Its accessories, handbags and jewellery come from over 750 designer brands. The business meets a consumer need of wanting ‘new’ styles and since the goods are returned after a month, is arguably more responsible environmentally. The company was founded in 2008 and has around 120,000
High profile Rent-the-Runway IPOs. Is it the pin-up for Do Good capitalism? Read More »
There is no shortage of celebrities who besides the day-job, are turning green and punting big on plant food. Madonna has invested in Vita Coco, a coconut water business, Leonardo DiCapriccio owns a stake in Impossible Foods (and is a brand ambassador) and Serena Williams has gone into Baby food. A few months ago news
Hollywood celebrities-cum-investors hunger for plant food start-ups, but does it matter? Read More »
