TRICKY BUSINESS
PROGRAMME 1: OLI NORMAN
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Clip one: Business basics 02:13 – 04:12
- Opens with the narrator saying, 'Two years ago, with a start-up grant of £5,000, Oli formed an events company specialising in launch parties.'
- Closes with the narrator saying, 'From this one simple idea, Oli has built up a company which now has an annual turnover of £0.5 million.'
Clip two: Values in business 04:02 – 04:47
- Opens with the narrator saying, 'As well as organising launch parties, Oli's company also provides a public relations service for their clients.'
- Closes with Oli saying, 'The golden rule of PR 101 is always have two glamorous models at your side.'
Clip three: Staff recruitment 12:30 – 14:16
- Opens with the narrator saying, 'Inspired by George, Oli has started to invest in the expansion programme.'
- Closes with the narrator saying, 'Today, that figure has risen to £20,000.'
Clip four: Doing business in London 16:55 – 19:16
- Opens with the narrator saying, 'A knock-back for Oli.'
- Closes with Oli saying, 'Jenny, do the guy.'
Clip five: Growing the business 21:24 – 23:21
- Opens with the narrator saying, 'Oli has decided to take on George Swanson's advice and work on a detailed business model before opening an office in London.'
- Closes with Oli saying, 'But, you know, you can't run before you walk.'
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