Business

Sanjay Sanghvi, partner, Khaitan & Co, said, “This unfortunate development of Covid-19 and the complete lockdown have derailed the government’s tax collections target. … [Read more...] about Direct tax shortfall likely to be at 20-year high

3) If you were starting a business today what would you do differently, if anything? I started my first business, Atlanta Clay, with a small capital investment and used credit to finance the rest. If I had this to do over I would have delayed the opening and tried to garner a bit more equity up front to allow the business to have the flexibility to become stronger and have more flexible capital up front. In my second business, I took over a system that was already running in MudFire and I have to say that while there was a pretty intense learning curve it was easier to step into a super organized structure than devising the structure from scratch. … [Read more...] about Local Business: Meet Deanna Ranlett of MudFire

Since lack of planning is one of the top reasons new businesses fail, attending this workshop led by an experienced business professional will be one of the most important decisions you make prior to opening your business. The course topics include traits of successful entrepreneurs, market research, legal structures for your business, estimating start-up costs & cash flow projections, financing alternatives, failure factors and business planning. … [Read more...] about Starting A Business Workshop

Wilson is adamant that the brand will not lose its way. Behind-the-scenes investment in its IT and supply chain – rather than the current vogue for chunky soled boots – is what is shifting the dial. At the same time its boots are a familiar accessory for people with something to say, whether about the climate crisis or politics. … [Read more...] about Oh so pretty … political upheaval credited for Dr Martens sales boost

The original black and red "bovver" boots have seen sales eclipsed by the ubiquitous trainer and the company has tried manufacturing more fashionable and alternative styles, with as many as 1,000 variations. But the £70 boots, once acclaimed by clothes designers as iconic fashion items, have fallen victim to changing tastes. Today, the company relies heavily on Japan and the US, which buys about 60% of its products, particularly its sandals. Ironically, the shoes that once epitomised urban grit are now particularly popular in middle America rather than in cities like New York and San Francisco. … [Read more...] about UK Doc Marten production gets the boot