But Smed had some hard times in '98, and had to lay off employees. Now Smed has to turn the company's fortunes around. But its never really taken off. They're a way for business people to network, and share their experiences. But many don't last.
Venture looks at one that has.
Venture reports on ways you can protect your business. You may not have realised it, but catalogues have become a fast-growing element of the retail sector. Venture follows one couple who started a golf catalogue business. A refined and streamlined version of networking groups. But now competitors from across the country are taking direct aim at Bell, and taking away its clients.