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Capital Business Media (CBM) founder Richard Alvin is no stranger to scaling new heights in publishing. Having begun his career by launching and selling two successful media ventures to national groups, Alvin set his sights on building another media powerhouse\u2014a vision that came to life when global publisher EMAP put two of its underperforming business titles on the market.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cIt was always my intention to stay involved in media,\u201d he recalls. \u201cEMAP decided to sell Business Matters and European Fund Manager. I made offers, they were accepted, and Capital Business Media was born.\u201d Within a decade, Alvin and his team had elevated Business Matters into the UK\u2019s leading business title, culminating in its appointment as the official business magazine of the London 2012 Olympics.<\/span><\/p>\n

Building a diversified media portfolio<\/b><\/p>\n

Today, CBM\u2019s holdings extend far beyond Business Matters. It owns the business-focused Travelling For Business and Not Ltd, alongside property publications such as Stay and Improve, and Property Portfolio Investor. The group also operates EV Powered, covering every facet of the electric vehicle sector, from e-scooters to cars and plant machinery, supported by the number-one-ranked podcast \u2018<\/span>Everything EV<\/span><\/a>, which Alvin co-hosts.<\/span><\/p>\n

In addition, CBM has offices in New York\u2014dedicated to the global fund management title EFM\u2014and Florida, home to its new <\/span>Content Crafting Company<\/span><\/a>, specialising in search. CBM\u2019s contract publishing arm has produced consumer materials for brands including Aston Martin Lagonda and the Infiniti Motor Group.<\/span><\/p>\n

Alvin also chairs Trends Research, originally formed as a partnership between the Telegraph Media Group and CBM, which now specialises in analysing the UK\u2019s SME community for clients ranging from government departments to telecoms giants like O2 and Vodafone.<\/span><\/p>\n

Hands-on leadership<\/b><\/p>\n

Alvin remains deeply involved in CBM\u2019s day-to-day operations. \u201cLike many business owners, I love being part of the \u2018doing\u2019 side,\u201d he says. \u201cI\u2019m also a people person\u2014whether it\u2019s a quick call or a catch-up, I believe you often uncover vital insights in casual conversations.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

That attitude extends to managing relationships with clients, suppliers, and staff. \u201cPeople buy from people,\u201d he explains. \u201cIf you build a team with shared values and equip them with the best technology and processes, success is far more likely\u2014especially when you work to tight deadlines, like we do.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

Inspiration and achievements<\/b><\/p>\n

Reflecting on CBM\u2019s achievements, Alvin points to the moment the COVID-19 pandemic hit. \u201cWe saw a huge spike in readership. By September 2020, Business Matters\u2019 website had passed one million page views in a single month. That kind of engagement reaffirms that we\u2019re heading in the right direction.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

Much of that drive, he says, comes from being surrounded by hardworking individuals. \u201cI admire determination. I\u2019m lucky to work with people who embody it.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

Lessons learned<\/b><\/p>\n

Alvin\u2019s experiences aren\u2019t without the occasional misstep. \u201cI\u2019ve invested in start-up and growing businesses, sometimes taking board positions. One such venture, CrimeDeter, turned sour because I didn\u2019t do enough due diligence before investing. I ended up writing off a six-figure sum.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

He\u2019s candid about the takeaway: \u201cWhether you\u2019re buying, taking a role in, or investing in a business, do your homework thoroughly.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

Advice for budding entrepreneurs<\/b><\/p>\n

Alvin\u2019s guidance for those just starting out is unequivocal: \u201cCollaborate. Don\u2019t try to do it all yourself. Mistakes will happen\u2014learn from them quickly. Recognise and reward your employees, as they are the key to a successful future. Define your values from the outset, stay true to them, and give your team the best \u2018weapons\u2019 to carry out their roles.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

By combining shrewd acquisitions with a strong team ethos and an ever-expanding multi-platform strategy, Richard Alvin continues to steer Capital Business Media to new heights\u2014and shows no sign of slowing down.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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