This week’s enterprise related news sees support waning for the anti-piracy bill, news on social media as customer service, online retail sales hitting £50bn and lastly, the King of Shaves takes Olympic hopeful as new brand ambassador.
Consumers turn to social media to vent poor customer service gripes
’2 in 3 homeowners believe customer service has either stayed the same or deteriorated over the past three years, a survey suggests, resulting in consumers increasingly turning to social networks to vent their frustrations. The result can significantly damage a company’s brand.’
Support wanes in US Congress for anti-piracy bill
‘Eight US lawmakers have withdrawn their support for anti-piracy laws, after “blackout” protests on thousands of internet sites.’
Online retail sales hit £50bn
‘Online shoppers spent an average of just under £1,500 on 39 items each last year, new report shows.’
King of Shaves snaps up Olympic hopeful as new brand ambassador
‘The shaving brand has invested £30,000 into runner James Ellington to help him get to the Olympics. Time to get out the ‘Bladerunner’ pun, wethinks?’
Event:
What: Free legal master class for growing companies: raising money in difficult economic times
When:Wednesday 8 February 2012, 8.30am to 10.30am (breakfast from 8.30am)
Where: Mishcon de Reya, Summit House, 12 Red Lion Square, London WC1R 4QD
The master class will discuss the options, and how to improve your chances of success:
- Business Angel
- Venture Capital
- MBO
- Top tips from the inside – the venture capitalist’s perspective - What works and what doesn’t
- 99% perspiration / 1% inspiration. Be prepared – due diligence is key
- Business plan/pitch documents. Make or break…your chances of success Follow the money…
This session will be followed by a 30 minute Q&A. Find out more.
