When one method fails, try another

If the next step in your business seems scary, remember: someone else has already gone through it.

Subscribe   /   View in browser   /   Invite a friend 28 February 2023 While running a business can feel like a solitary act, remember that there are millions of people who've been in your shoes before. Here are five stories of business owners who've taken those steps, so you don't have to stumble alone.       01 Going big isn't always better Accepting a deal with a major department store – the goal for most founders – turned out to be the end of Luke Pearson's chocolate business. Here's what he learned from the experience. Read more Accepting a deal with a major department store – the goal for most founders – turned out to be the end of Luke Pearson's chocolate business. Here's what he learned from the experience.       02 Expanding overseas? Here's what not to do Starting a business is no easy feat, but it's even harder when you attempt to set up abroad. Charlie Vickery of Haeckels shares how the skincare brand made the leap from Margate to Osaka. Read more Starting a business is no easy feat, but it's even harder when you attempt to set up abroad. Charlie Vickery of Haeckels shares how the skincare brand made the leap from Margate to Osaka.       03 When one method fails, try another Chef Akwasi Brenya-Mensa's London restaurant launch wasn't without its obstacles, but his passion for Ghanaian food pushed him through, even despite an unsuccessful crowdfund. Read more Chef Akwasi Brenya-Mensa's London restaurant launch wasn't without its obstacles, but his passion for Ghanaian food pushed him through, even despite an unsuccessful crowdfund.       04 Honoring your home country and culture Inspired by her roots, Sarah Ben Romdane describes her slow-growth plans to empower her country and pay homage to her culture, all while taking her Tunisian olive-oil brand global. Read more Inspired by her roots, Sarah Ben Romdane describes her slow-growth plans to empower her country and pay homage to her culture, all while taking her Tunisian olive-oil brand global.       05 How to make collaborations better After taking a trip to Nicaragua, the owner of a cafe, the founder of a coffee brand and a photographer worked together to create a book that documents the coffee-sourcing process from bean to cup. Read more After taking a trip to Nicaragua, the owner of a cafe, the founder of a coffee brand and a photographer worked together to create a book that documents the coffee-sourcing process from bean to cup.

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