Michael Fox
How do I get the best suppliers for my new online venture?
I’m starting up an online business and am struggling to find a suitable supplier. How can I go about finding a supplier and what are the m…
Should I branch out to start another business or stick to what I know?
This article first appeared on March 28th, 2011. I’ve started up an online retail business and have spotted another area I could move i…
How can I identify my competitive advantage?
Harvard Business School professors Michael E Porter says that competitive advantage “arises from discovering and implementing ways of compet…
Exactly what overheads will I save with my online retail shop compared to a bricks and mortar store?
I’m planning to launch an accessories retail shop. I will almost certainly do this online, but I wanted to know exactly what overheads I…
I’m looking to source a product from China. Do you have any tips for me?
I’m looking to source a product from China. Do you have any tips of suggestions on the best way to go about doing this? This is…
I’m finding it hard to sum up the proposition of my business in a short, snappy way. Help!
I’m trying to work out my elevator pitch for potential investors. I’m finding it hard to sum up the proposition of my business in a shor…
How can my website take payments from overseas?
I want to encourage online orders from overseas and am considering taking payments in other currencies. Is it possible to do this and, if so…
What can I do to help turn my idea into commercial reality?
“I have come up with a great idea for an online business and I feel that I’d be able to start-up without any major barriers. But I’m uns…
