Start Ups
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Investment: Getting the Right Fit
06 August 2019 Start-UpsInnovative snack brand Sea Chips did the unthinkable when they turned down investment from Dragon's Den. Here, co-founders Dom Smith and Daniel Pawson explain how they went about finding the right investor for them - and the importance of getting the perfect fit -
Mastering SEO for food and drink
11 June 2019 Start-UpsLiz Rosling of SME Loans explains how to get your products flying off the virtual shelves -
Food Festival 101: How to make your stand a success
21 May 2019 IndustrySummer is almost here, which means more outdoor food festivals full of customers hungry for something new. Richard Cutmore, director of TFH Gazebos, shares his tips for making the most out of your pitch at a food festival -
7 need-to-know copywriting tips for start-ups
14 May 2019 Start-UpsIf you are a start-up, entrepreneur or small business, you already know how powerful effective copywriting can be. Here are seven simple, tried-and-tested copywriting tips to help you build early traction with your customers from Sophie Foyle, associate director of ADPR -
What is crowdfunding - and how can it help your business?
07 March 2019 Start-UpsCrowdfunding has taken off in a big way since the term was first coined in 2006, and there are now a growing number of sites such as Kickstarter, Crowdfunder, CrowdCube, Seedrs and Indiegogo offering an alternative avenue for start-ups to get off the ground or for… -
5 ways to attract retail distribution
05 February 2019 Start-UpsMeenesh Mistry, founder of healthy cookie brand Wholey Moly, shares his tips -
Meet Max Scotford: the New Producer Awards 2018 Supreme Champion
15 November 2018 NewsAs the founder of Bullion Chocolate, Max Scotford is deeply passionate about single-origin chocolate made from bean-to-bar practices -
How to make your brand stand out at a Christmas market this festive season
02 November 2018 Start-UpsAndrew Dark is the director and co-owner at printwear and branding specialist Custom Planet. Here, he discusses how you can differentiate your business to make sure it stands out at a Christmas market -
Editor of Speciality Food shortlisted for the British Small Business Awards 2018
15 October 2018 NewsHolly Shackleton, editor of Speciality Food, has been shortlisted for the Small Business Advocate of the Year Award -
Bean-to-bar chocolate maker named Supreme Champion of New Producer Awards 2018
05 October 2018 NewsAfter eight presentations from category winners at Bread and Jam Fest, a panel of judges selected Bullion Chocolate as the overall winner for the 2018 New Producer Awards -
Launching a new food or drink brand
28 September 2018 Start-UpsRichard Horwell, MD of Brand Relations, shares his advice on getting to market -
Get your marketing fit for business
25 September 2018 Start UpsNo matter the size of your business, effective marketing will help strengthen and expand your customer base, but how can you get your business or product in front of the right people at the right time? Steve Curzon, MD at Curzon Marketing is here to help
