Business News & Updates
HMV and Waterstones benefitted in the short term from the demise of rivals Zavvi and Borders, but longer term survival depends upon them creating 'destinations'. Good idea, but retailers would do even better by engaging with communities in this process.
- 12th February 2010
We recently read a REALLY interesting article about why some businesses don't survive the recession... an eye opening, cause for thought, worth knowing. Read on...
- 11th January 2010
The Best of Kingston is looking for someone to work with us on the business member recruitment side. Read on if you - or someone you know - are interested.
- 15th December 2009
Tips and advice on how to secure editorial coverage in the local paper
- 30th November 2009
Christmas has officially arrived in Kingston and the town is looking very festive. I even smiled to see the Bentall Centre Bears singing their mechanical hearts out... until I was nabbed by security that is.
- 7th November 2009
The high costs of business premises in Kingston results in empty shops that have a knock-on effect on the businesses around them. It also means Kingston looks pretty much the same as any other town, anywhere in the country.