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Christopher Goodfellow

Christopher Goodfellow covers media and politics for Vice and Crack magazines, and works as a business journalist

December 2014

  • Fraud.

    How to stop retail theft this Christmas season

    Increased footfall during the Christmas period can also mean an increase in retail crime: Christopher Goodfellow advises SMEs on how to stay alert
  • Small boy with big laptop

    Under 25 and looking for funding? Here’s how to approach investors

    You’re never too young to start a business, but traditional backers often look for credit history and experience. Christopher Goodfellow asks around for advice
  • iPhone apps

    How to target online advertising and win customers

    Baffled by social media ads? Christopher Goodfellow talks to businesses who have cracked the puzzle of finding customers online

November 2014

  • snow on hills yorkshire

    Rural businesses: how to compete with your city rivals

    From lack of support to slow Internet speeds – countryside companies can overcome challenges to contend with their city counterparts, writes Christopher Goodfellow

October 2014

  • Jamie Hancock at his shop Beermoth

    The British craft beer breweries taking over the world

  • mobile phone and hands

    E-commerce
    Can social media platforms replace a business website?

August 2014

  • food market

    How to get useful feedback on your business ideas

  • job appliacants

    Recruiting staff: how to find the right person for the job

June 2014

  • derren smes

    The SMEs gaining star quality through clever use of celebrity endorsements

    Finding a friendly famous face could be easier than you think. Christopher Goodfellow speaks to entrepreneurs with backers
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April 2014

  • Working at home

    Home offices: how limiting space can expand start-up potential

    Starting from home has its pitfalls, but it can also pay dividends for the fledgling firm

October 2013

  • Russell Brand's New Statesman guest edit

    Could Russell Brand stop clowning around and be Britain's Beppe Grillo?

    Christopher Goodfellow
    Christopher Goodfellow: Like Italy's comedian-cum-politician, Brand is showing he has the political acumen and energy to lead a popular revolution – but he hasn't put the work in yet