The London Studio appoints new Licensing Manager
Art licensing and design company The London Studio has announced the appointment of Jess Brown to...
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The London Studio appoints new Licensing Manager
Art licensing and design company The London Studio has announced the appointment of Jess Brown to...
Autumn Fair launches new business pavilion
Autumn Fair has announced the launch of a New Business Pavilion designed to support small businesses and...
40 years of Messe Frankfurt Medien und Service GmbH
Messe Frankfurt Medien und Service GmbH (MFS) is celebrating its 40th anniversary this year....
NOPEX takes decisive stance against ‘unwanted visitors’ attending the show
Following feedback from exhibitors that too many companies are attending...
I’m writing this Editor’s Letter fresh from my visit to Spring Fair, and what a show it was. The mood from both exhibitors and visitors was positively buoyant, and the event was brimming with newness and innovation. Speaking of which, I made my stage debut as part of the judging panel for the new Pitch Live Gift format, a Dragon’s Den-style pitching session dedicated to new products. My fellow judges and I saw wonderful pitches from exciting companies Ducky Zebra, Willsow and Go On Make Me, before we finally decided on the successful pitch. Head to page 43 to read more about the event and discover who we crowned the winner!
As some of you may or may not know, March is officially B Corp Month, so this issue we’re placing a focus on the benefits of this holistic and transparent certification which encourages better business practices. I had the pleasure of attending a talk on Building a B Corp, which gave wonderful insight from industry professionals on the benefits, both for your business and the planet, of this certification. Head to 58 to hear more from those having already gone through the process, and discover inspiration for your own business.
As ever we have a host of wonderful features for you – this issue focusing on Father’s Day, Made in Britain, Stationery, Food & Drink Gifting, and Candles & Home Fragrances.
Don’t forget to check out our regular features which keep you up-to-date with what’s happening in the industry, from show and industry news, new product launches and business advice.
Enjoy the issue,
Louise Prance, Editor
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Louise x
The gorgeous new handmade raffia earrings from Miss Milly are a great addition to spring and summer wardrobes, and a perfect holiday accessory. With the capsule collection offering bold hoops and stunning flower designs, these eye-catching, statement earrings are in keeping with the brand's love of everything colourful but a new departure in terms of materials and design. And three of the four flower colours feature gold-coloured findings, a rare finish for Miss Milly.
www.missmilly.co.uk
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Outsourcing is a common practice for many businesses that need an extra helping hand and expertise when it comes to business activities – and SMEs are no different. In fact, over one-third of SMEs actually outsource some form of activity.
Owen Campbell, Operations Director at Kura, says: "Any business, whether an established company or a startup just getting into their industry, can benefit from outsourcing.
"It not only helps manage workloads better, but it can ensure that all businesses have the right expertise and people in place to provide high-quality services.
"This can be especially useful for SMEs who don't have the time and resources to create whole teams within their business structure."
But what can SMEs outsource, and what benefit does it have for their business?
Dids Macdonald, CEO of Anti Copying in Design (ACID) looks at online design theft, and gives some indepth top tips about what you can do about it... With the expansion of global markets emerges the challenges of finding solutions when copying is discovered on social media and online platforms. It can be daunting discovering knock offs and even worse, knowing what to do. Whatever your design sector, content is king and more importantly, your content. This is all underpinned by intellectual property, which needs to be protected. Did you know that nearly 20 percent of UK SMEs have fallen victim to counterfeit product sales, amounting to severe financial losses for 93 percent of them. Moreover, an astounding £13.6 billion worth of fake goods infiltrated Britain in 2020, causing legitimate businesses to lose sales totalling £9 billion.
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