Small business failure rates are alarming – or so we are told. Along every avenue of research an enthusiastic entrepreneur will take, their spark, at some point, will be doused by bold assertions: “8 Out of 10 entrepreneurs who start businesses fail within the first 18 months” (www.forbes.com). For anyone in the throes of a […]
Recognition, reward and opportunity; these are the three key staples in the diet of an engaged and motivated employee. Yet – delivering the right balance of these ‘dietary requirements’ can be one of the biggest challenges businesses face. When they don’t get it right, a disengaged workforce and low morale ensues. With 20 years’ experience […]
As the world becomes smaller and technology more powerful, an ever-increasing number of people are being bitten by the entrepreneurial bug. Against a general background of economic uncertainty, the idea of taking charge and becoming the captain of your own ship is an incredibly appealing one. There is, however, something of a chasm between the […]
It’s not always what you do but the way you do things in business that secures your place in the market and a loyal customer base. The mistaken belief that you have to reinvent the wheel will only serve to make your experience more overwhelming and limit your options. “They think they have to come […]
How much do you attribute success to what you earn and your net worth? I’ve found earning money – even lots of it — can certainly be a by-product of being successful. But wealth is so often not the primary driver for successful people. Many of the world’s big money earners are in fact driven by something […]
If you’ve ever requested an Uber ride to be later picked up by a 4×4, fuel guzzling behemoth of a vehicle, you’ll understand where this idea came from. Chris King, an avid user of Uber services, realised that there were two potential inhibitors to the flow of new drivers to the platform. While noticing that a […]
Jessica was employed in the corporate finance sector when she decided that she “wasn’t loving the 9 to 5 grind” – although, as she quips, “it was more like 8 to 8.” After all, if you’re going to pour so many hours into your day job – wouldn’t you want to choose those hours, and […]
Some might argue that ‘business’ is synonymous with risk; and in many ways, it is. But what of it? “If you ever want to achieve the life you’ve always dreamed of, you’ll have to start taking positive, calculated risks. “The benefits of taking risks will enrich your life and make your business or career much […]
The name of the business game for 2016 is digital marketing. Entrepreneurs are more prolific than ever, but with so many choices before you on how to approach marketing, starting up a business, and managing your employees, it can be difficult to know what the most important tips and techniques are. Curious in how to […]
Any entrepreneur looking to break ground in the online marketplace sector will be familiar with this conundrum: you need to raise capital to launch the business, but without the business and proof of concept, you can’t get the capital. Much like the centuries old argument: which came first, the chicken or the egg? ‘Raising capital […]
