TALK BUSINESS WITH Antony Chesworth – EKM Founder

ecommerce expert breaks down how he built a company that has helped build 80,000 websites Antony Chesworth believed that everyone should be able to do something they love, so he founded EKM in 2002 to help anyone set up their own successful online shop. Since then EKM has helped over 80,000 business and has grown into a team of 70 ecommerce experts in their Preston based office. EKM is now the highest-rated ecommerce provider in the UK with over 2,000 5-star reviews and continues to support small business owners in their journey to running a successful online shop

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Questions 01:30 - What does EKM do?

01:58 - When you started the business 19 years ago, what did the world look like in terms of competition

05:22 - Tell us about those early days?

10:44 - How important is for kids to see the hard work behind the success?

15:50 - Did you ever nearly give up in those early days?

18:09 - How did you get your first customers onboard?

19:57 - When did you start to build a team?

22:44 - What have been the most significant milestones or decisions that has got you to where you are today?

28:38 - Did you consider setting up abroad and what made you build here in the UK?

31:46 - What are the common traits you recognise in the most successful shop owners?

34:28 - What would you say to a retailer that was still hesitant about taking their business online?

35:49 - Message from our sponsor

36:41 - What are some of EKMs biggest success stories to date?

39:44 - As you scale how do you ensure that you keep the customer experience as good as it can possibly be.

41:10 - What have been some of the most difficult days for you in Business so far and how have you overcome them?

45:23 - If you had to start a new business again from scratch tomorrow what would you do?

46:47 - What resources have helped you grow individually the most over the years?

49:49 - How do you keep yourself motivated and hungry and what are your ambitions for the future?

51:49 - Closing thoughts

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