ROCKERS REVOLT is a brand new record label brought to you by UK reggae creators Pama Intl. Inspired by the great independent labels; Stax, Studio One, 2 Tone, Stiff and a deep-rooted DIY philosophy. What
started out as being the outlet for Pama Intl’s own material, has grown
into a burgeoning home for the finest soul-fueled reggae, ska,
rocksteady, dub & roots artists from the UK and abroad…
Today, Re:Align:Design Ltd (nee Sammyco Consultancy Ltd) ran by Sam Hutchinson is five years old, no mean feat when you consider the below article from http://www.bytestart.co.uk/
BUSINESS START-UPS AND CLOSURES SURGE
New statistics released by Barclays show that a record 471,500 new businesses were started up in 2007 - an increase of 3% on 2006.
Looking at these numbers, you might conclude that entrepreneurship is thriving in the UK. However, the figures released by Barclays also highlight a more worrying trend.
The number of businesses that closed down in 2007 surged to 498,900 - an 8% increase on 2006. At this level, the business closure rate is 17%, which is very high by historical standards. In fact, the only time the rate of business closures has been higher was in 1992, when they hit 18%.
The statistics highlight the perilous nature of launching a business. But, when we set out in business, we know that the odds are stacked against us.
According to the statistics, half of all new businesses will fold within the first 3 years. But if we allowed the fear failure grip us, we would never break out of the 9 to 5 grind, and never experience the thrills and spills of running our own business.
Amazingly Glastonbury 2007 will see a selection of Funkdub guests playing - Pama International, Little Barrie & Max Sedgley (I must be doing something right!) The best online guide by far is the BBC one at http://www.bbc.co.uk/glastonbury/2007/
Max Sedgley’s career to date has been a tale of unabashed talent, irregular bouts of what Hollywood folk like to call serendipity and bloody hard work. That the man behind ‘Happy’, one of this century’s most enduring clarion calls, is blessed with an uncanny knack for fashioning infectious, dancefloor-slaying nuggets goes without saying. However, Sedgley has had to persevere - he’s earned his rhythmical stripes alright.
Whisper it, but the demise of the peerless Beta Band may be no bad thing, especially since the aliens have landed. (more…)