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Stories of modern business.
The Courier Weekly, our flagship newsletter that provides useful stories, tips, tricks and simply good advice on how to get stuff done.
17 September 2021
Ever been 35 minutes into an hour-long Zoom with 12 colleagues when you realize half of you haven’t said a thing and start to question why you were even invited in the first place?
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10 September 2021
There’s more to surf than boring wetsuits and board shorts – these brands are exploring surf culture through fashion, equality and sustainability.
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3 September 2021
When Amorpol Huvanandana and Amm Virodchaiyan started researching textile waste in Thailand, they came across a startling number: ‘50 million tonnes of [textile] waste happens in factories, before we’ve even consumed a product. In comparison, only 27 million tonnes is classified as post-consumer waste.’
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Insights, advice and know-how.
A weekly email explaining the relevance of one essential business concept to growing your business – featuring key terms, perspectives and useful tools.
Workshop 038: Applying for grants
When it comes to small-business grants, the application process is often very demanding and you’re unlikely to be the only business going for it. Here’s how to work out if grant funding is for you – and find the relevant ones to apply for.
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Workshop 037: Writing product descriptions
In the world of online shopping, product descriptions are king. To sell yours, you’ll want to provide the key info, answer any questions and ultimately persuade customers that what you’re selling is the answer to what they’re looking for.
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Workshop 036: Direct competitor research
No matter what you’re doing, it’s pretty likely there are at least a few other businesses doing the exact same thing, targeting the exact same people. Digging into the details of your competitors’ product, their sales and marketing strategy or their customer experience can show you gaps you can exploit and help you keep up with how your sector is progressing in general. Here's how to do it.
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