{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/61efc450dc4aa800136f9bc1/63cad9f9b2acc300100ad195?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"The rise of Harriet Hastings and the Biscuiteers ","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/61efc450dc4aa800136f9bc1/1652349028028-afb34cf9ae27d36a7e01c74a642abf67.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>Harriet Hastings is the co-founder and MD of Biscuiteers, the London-based food gifting company. In this episode we talk about:</p><p><br></p><p>•\tWhy scaling up \"wasn't as scary as it should have been\"</p><p>•\tHow she learned to \"go faster, quicker\" on ambitious plans</p><p>•\tThe Biscuiteers' move into the US market</p><p>•\tWhy the online retailer decided to open physical stores</p><p>•\tThe value of partnerships with companies like Emma Bridgewater and Warner Bros</p><p>•\tWhy marketing is the most important skill set for entrepreneurs&nbsp;</p><p>•\tManaging rising costs in the global economy</p><p><br></p><p>Harriet will be appearing at the Evening Standard's SME Expo which is being held at Excel London on April 25th and 26th. To find out more and get free tickets, go to <a href=\"smexpo.co.uk\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">smexpo.co.uk</a></p>","author_name":"Evening Standard"}