What’s the difference between marketing and business development? and why does it matter? Lisa Mclauchlan, group business development director at Estera. (25912046) Lisa Mclauchlan, group business development director at Estera, replies: MARKETING and business development, or BD, whilst similar in many ways, are actually quite different. Marketing is about establishing who you are, what you […]
Spinnova appoints new Business Development Director Spinnova, a sustainable fibre company, has announced the appointment of Pia Qvintus as the new Business Development Director as of 1 October. With her extensive background in fostering and promoting biotech innovation, Ms Qvintus is a great choice to join Spinnova on the verge of its commercialisation phase, the […]
Business development executives join growing sales team Dean Cowens, Jessica Ivison, Tom Johnston And Michael Fulthorpe. Newcastle-based, Activ Technology, has announced the appointment of two business development executives. 22-year-old Tom Johnston from Bedlington and 22-year-old Jessica Ivison from Whitley Bay are the first graduate business development executives to join the company. Activ Technology, which employs […]
10 Questions From Young Entrepreneurs About Startups. More and more young entrepreneurs are launching their own companies. Here are answers to their most common questions. © CARBALLO- FOTOLIA.COM Who says you can’t start a business when you’re young? These days, more and more young entrepreneurs who are full of great ideas, passion, and drive are launching […]
Ambition workshop: how to craft a solid business plan When CGU Insurance launched its ABN Rescue campaign – in a bid to get small businesses back on track – Mendes saw the call-out, and asked for help. Photograph: CGU The words ‘business plan’ can be overwhelming. You might have visions of a 40-page document full […]
