TRICKY BUSINESS 2
PROGRAMME 6: STICMATZ
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Clip one: Business problems 01:42 – 03:45
- Opens with the narrator saying, 'Today we're in Wilstead, Bedfordshire where John is going to be meeting Matt Aitkenhead and his company Sticmatz.'
- Closes with Colin saying, 'We have a lot invested now in Matt and the business, but I guess fathers and mothers do that for their sons.'
Clip two: Direct selling 07:05 – 08:38
- Opens with the narrator saying, 'Today Matt and his mate Gareth have come to a trade fair to try flogging mats as promotional gimmicks to big companies.'
- Closes with John Boyle saying, 'Selling is undoubtedly the hardest part of any business and if that's not your forte, get someone on board.'
Clip three: Business failure 11:55 – 14:21
- Opens with the narrator saying, 'John's advice was clear.'
- Closes with John Boyle saying, 'If they don't get some outside investment, the chances of this business surviving are very slim indeed.'
Clip four: Business planning 16:38 – 18:17
- Opens with the narrator saying, 'Graham McMullen is a millionaire many times over.'
- Closes with the narrator saying, 'Just like John, the potential investor spotted the big problem that Matt has no sales executive in place.'
Clip five: Facing the future 20:16 – 22:05
- Opens with the narrator saying, 'At their final meeting in Glasgow, John has devastating news for Matt.'
- Closes with the narrator saying, 'Despite being more than £100,000 in debt, Matt still believes that he can save Sticmatz.'
Related websites
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www.sticmatz.com
This is Sticmatz' website.
www.channel4.com/money/
being_in_business/index.html
This Channel 4 website has information and advice on a range of financial issues, with a dedicated section for those interested in starting their own business.
www.bplans.org.uk
This website has 60 sample business plans covering a range of business activities.
www.youngbizuk.co.uk
This website has resources for teachers and young people on a range of issues relating to financial literacy and entrepreneurship. The student resources include interactive quizzes.
