Rabbit in the Headlights
While everyone is still wondering, what do you need to be doing? With so much uncertainty and confusion in the world, many things are becoming more unpredictable. Our senses are telling us to be cautious and careful and not take risks due to an unknown future. I see...
It’s SME on my own
Is there ever a better or worse time to be in a small business today? Whatever you believe, the fact remains that the success of owning and running a small business ultimately is down to you. Let’s look at the half empty glass for a moment: My lovely business that I...
Are you loved or just “liked”?
In the business world, there is more and more of a shift and emphasis to building deeper and highly engaged relationships and less transactional ones, but does this happen in reality? With the plethora of tools and platforms that enable us to “do business”, we are...
Step back and see clearly
Have you ever noticed that the closer you look at something the more out of focus it gets? Try holding your business card at the end of your nose and reading it and you’ll see what I mean. As entrepreneurs and business owners, we all get stuck into our businesses...
Do you really need funding?
I have started many businesses over the years and only a small percentage of these actually required any real form of outside funding. I am constantly amazed at the number of wannabe entrepreneurs who’s first objective is to get funding, when actually their first...
TNT’s… Tiny Niggly Things
We all make mistakes, but TNT’s... Tiny Niggly Things, can explode and cause all sorts of havoc in your business (and career!); at the very least, you’ll more than likely look back in hindsight with an “oh…FFS!!!” mentality! Very often TNT’s are at the foundations of...
Episode 16 Coaching the Entrepreneur, Simple Truth, Reality Bites When You Don’t Plan
GUEST PODCAST: Episode 16 Coaching the Entrepreneur, Simple Truth, Reality Bites When You Don't Plan I had the privilege of being a guest on the Michael Crane.Live Podcast hosted by Michael Crane. Reality Bites Coaching the Entrepreneur “Reality bites” says Piers...
Business Plan or Business Scam
No business should launch without a plan. This is one of the most obvious tenets of a successful business and yet I see many business people who merrily skip along without a plan until someone important tells them they need one. This is normally a lender/investor...
Why Me?
Why me? If you don't let people in on your dreams, then they can't help you accomplish them. As an entrepreneur, I’m sure you recognise the need to be supported. If you have a dream to start a business, then it is up to you and you alone to take action and do...
Some things can’t be measured
Some things can't be measured... I don’t know if this blog is good, bad or indifferent or whether it’ll make you pick up the phone to me. To be honest, I’d be delighted if it encourages you to connect with me, but it’s just a part of my journey in sharing, helping...
Why you might need a Coach
Have you ever considered that you might need a coach? Ask any successful person about the value of having someone on the outside to help them on their journey; to see their blind spots and provide trusted support as you navigate the trials and tribulations of your...
EP2: The Head & Heart of business | w/Piers Mummery
GUEST PODCAST: EP2: The Head & Heart of business | w/Piers Mummery - The Business Distillery I had the privilege of being a guest on The Business Distillery Podcast hosted by Ketan Makwana. When you have been in business as long as Piers Mummery (30 years) you get...
There’s Innovation and Ridiculation
Innovation and ridiculation both have a part to play in idea creation. I love a good idea as much as the next person and when I see or hear of a genuinely great business idea, I love it and find they tend to stand out, mainly due to simplicity and innovation. ...
Key Questions on Starting a Business
So you think you’ve got the makings of a great business idea? Here are 10 key questions to help you determine whether you’re onto a winner. 1) How is it different? Your underlying business idea doesn’t need to be original, but you need to establish unique selling...
Start Up or Start Over
If at first you don’t succeed, try, try and try again. That is the nature of entrepreneurialism. Sometimes successful entrepreneurs get lucky on the first attempt, but more often than not, a successful entrepreneur will have made many mistakes before reaching...
The Big One
Have you heard the expression “when the student is ready, the teacher will appear”? There is some truth in this, but possibly not through the serendipity that you might expect. I believe that everything is connected and I am almost certain that everything happens...
Latest Insights
Here are a few of my thoughts on starting, growing and building a business as an entrepreneur.
I hope you like them.