Ideas and More Ideas
Friday 28 May 2010
Having come to the conclusion some years ago that the performance of shopping centres is inextricably linked to the performance of town centres, I set out to innovate as all the business management books advised at the time. “Innovate or fossilate” they would urge.
The fruits of that hard work now appear to be paying off as the ideas have gone beyond the drawing board and grown into business plans getting ready to launch. Here’s a flavour of what we’re working on, but keep in mind that some of the names might change as we begin the branding process.
Hometownplus+
“Hometownplus is a social business that builds and operates a cooperative platform that encourages social and business networking at a local level.”
Imnotawaster.com
“Finding new ways to inspire young people to participate in the quest to eliminate resource-waste, and encouraging communities to fund them.”
Trading Republic
Trading Republic generates footfall where it matters; back to the High Street empowering innovative independent entrepreneurs offering a plethora of local food, commodities and services rarely seen in our cloned town centres.
I-AM Training and Development
Engage Retail ”works with employees, students and job-seekers to reveal the secrets of creating a memorable customer experience, ever improving sales and thus a great career in retail for those who aspire to achieve.”
Of course technology underpins all these ideas since the Web and the Net are free, and making use of this fantastic resource makes businesses more effective and more efficient. Modernisation has never been easier, or cheaper.
Feel free to comment.
Mike.