"Absolute tosh!" Our very own Steve Waud doesn't hold back on trickle down economics, but is one of the most passionate advocates for the trickle up effect of growing and supporting small businesses. He covers launching BEF 21 years ago, initially as an 18-month project and his own journey from apprentice engineer to commercially-savvy business developer to CEO of BEF. "I knew what it was like to go to banks and ask for money," says Steve, who is characteristically forthright about the ...
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"Absolute tosh!" Our very own Steve Waud doesn't hold back on trickle down economics, but is one of the most passionate advocates for the trickle up effect of growing and supporting small businesses. He covers launching BEF 21 years ago, initially as an 18-month project and his own journey from apprentice engineer to commercially-savvy business developer to CEO of BEF. "I knew what it was like to go to banks and ask for money," says Steve, who is characteristically forthright about the ...
Making metalwork, advertising on Etsy, and building diverse income streams with blacksmith Ellie Barden
FUNDED: Brilliant Entrepreneurs and Founders
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9 months ago
Making metalwork, advertising on Etsy, and building diverse income streams with blacksmith Ellie Barden
Ellie Barden set up Grace Forge, her blacksmithing and metal fabrication business, six years ago. She creates unique metalwork in mild steel, beautiful copper jewellery, and runs workshops. In this inspiring conversation relevant to independent craftspeople, makers and anyone interested in the art and business of blacksmithing, Ellie: Describes her journey from an apprenticeship as a farrier to running her own blacksmithing businessGives invaluable tips about advertising on Etsy, a platform u...
FUNDED: Brilliant Entrepreneurs and Founders
"Absolute tosh!" Our very own Steve Waud doesn't hold back on trickle down economics, but is one of the most passionate advocates for the trickle up effect of growing and supporting small businesses. He covers launching BEF 21 years ago, initially as an 18-month project and his own journey from apprentice engineer to commercially-savvy business developer to CEO of BEF. "I knew what it was like to go to banks and ask for money," says Steve, who is characteristically forthright about the ...