Cogs in a Wheel
Who thinks they’re important at work? Well from the people I know and meet, it seems that we all like to think of ourselves as important and this is a spot on observation. Whether you’re the CEO or the receptionist, the fact is that in the context of what you do,...
A Penguin can’t be an Elephant
Entrepreneurs are optimistic, passionate, determined, driven, hard-working, fearless, risky, ambitious and single-minded and whilst the market is littered with many who’d like to call themselves entrepreneurs, true entrepreneurs are not as commonplace as you’d think....
Seven pearls of wisdom in 2021
It is a time old tradition that we tend to reflect on the past and look forward to the future with enthusiasm, optimism and a great attitude and now more than ever, we need a boost as we navigate through these troubled times. So sit back, crack open a cold can...
New Year You
This month, an estimated 20 million people will have embarked upon a journey to fulfil their New Year's resolutions. The start of the New Year brings an ideal (and popular) time for change, as many are eager to get their lives back into normalcy after the month-long...
How Thirsty Are You?
I had one of those epiphany moments the other day when I found myself comparing success in business to water in a river……I reckon there’s a book in this, but please indulge me for a moment. Business is like water in a river and it can flow into your life and out of...
There’s No Margin For Error!
I hear that we are now in a triple dip recession, whatever the hell that means! We are all constantly reminded how tough the economic climate is and that we all have to fight that bit harder for sales and customers. Now, whilst that may be true and I don’t advocate...
Get On With It
Being an entrepreneur is not a job, it is an attitude and a way of life and based on the way you think about things. I’ve had lots of successes and failures in my entrepreneurial career and what I have learned is that experiences cannot really be bought or taught, but...
Flying, Floating or Sinking
When you tell someone that you’re going to be an entrepreneur, what do they think? When you tell someone that you’re going to be an entrepreneur, what do they think? Do they assume you’re nuts and why would you give up your well paid job to do so, or do they...
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Here are a few of my thoughts on starting, growing and building a business as an entrepreneur.
I hope you like them.