{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/61efc450dc4aa800136f9bc1/62ed49b0ee935e0012737791?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"SliderCuts CEO on building his barber's shop fortune","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/61efc450dc4aa800136f9bc1/1652349028028-afb34cf9ae27d36a7e01c74a642abf67.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>SliderCuts, sometimes known as Mark Maciver, is a globally recognised barber and one of the UK's leading black entrepreneurs. He's cut the hair of international superstars like Lebron James and Anthony Joshua, building up a business from his shop in East London.&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>In this episode we talk about:</p><p>&nbsp;</p><ul><li>The rise of a new generation of black entrepreneurs</li><li>How to get financing when banks won't talk to you</li><li>The importance of valuing your business properly</li><li>When to say no to investors</li><li>How to diversify your brand</li><li>And how to deal with rat infestation on launch day&nbsp;</li></ul><p><br></p><p>For the best business news, interviews and analysis, go to <a href=\"standard.co.uk/business\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">standard.co.uk/business</a> or read the Evening Standard newspaper</p>","author_name":"Evening Standard"}