Video: Lord Sugar's business basics - Part three: Competing with the big boys, your first employee and expanding operations

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  • As an independent retailer how can I compete with bigger businesses?
  • What should I bear in mind when taking on my first employee?
  • Should I grow my business by acquisition, funding or organically?
  • I run a successful retail outlet. Should I open a second?
Lord Sugar

Continuing our series of video clips, Lord Sugar, star of BBC TV's The Apprentice, draws on his experience to offer advice to entrepreneurs looking to start and grow a successful company. Next up; competing with large competitors, taking on your first employee and how to expand your business.

As an independent retailer how can I compete with bigger businesses?

What should I bear in mind when taking on my first employee?

Should I grow my business by acquisition, funding or organically?

I run a successful retail outlet. Should I open a second?

Click here to watch all the videos in the Lord Sugar's business basics series.

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