More bad news for the traditional business world over the last few days here in the UK

In the retail world long established department store Debenhams announced that they will be closing an as yet undecided number of their hight street stores

Same for Marks and Spencer 

Earlier in the year both Maplin and Toys R Us closed all branches  

And in Scotland we’ve just heard that Dundee’s Michelin tyres plant will close its doors in 2020 leading to 845 job losses

Who is to blame? 

Well the easy answer - at least for the retail giants - is THE INTERNET

But actually the blame lies with these organisations themselves 

Because they have simply not adjusted to the way the Internet is changing the landscape of business

It’s just easier, more convenient and cheaper to buy almost everything online 

Its not quite the same for Michelin who are blaming the trend for custom tyres and the increasing number of different sizes of tyres available 

But where are consumers finding these tyres? 

The Internet of course

So the truth is that as businesses and individuals we need to face facts 

EVERYTHING is changing 

If we try to ignore it or tell us ourselves that WE will be ok - “It won’t affect my job/business/career”

Like M&S, Maplin, Toys R Us, Comet and many other household names did 

We’re asking for trouble. 

Whether you want to jump straight into online entrepreneurship or just make yourself ready for the different types of work this revolution will demand 

Aligning yourself with the new leaders, mentors and trainers who can get you there 

Is a complete no-brainer 

SFM are those guys and you can apply to join their global community right here 

Alternatively you can continue to watch from the sidelines as the world moves on 

And see how that works out…..😬

Cheers!

Dave