Why do some startups succeed while others fail?
The story of Facebook and Friendster Image by Stuart Miles It is widely claimed that 9 out of every 10 business startup’s fail. The reasons why they fail are multifaceted but each failure has some...
View Article4 Ways to Facilitate Your Small Business Growth
Image by Photokanok There has never been a greater urgency for new ideas, strategies and initiatives for small business growth. So much of what used to work no longer works and, in this post, I want...
View ArticleHow far are you progressing?
Image by renjith krishnan A valuable tool in business is to take a step back and assess. As an entrepreneur it is important that you are aware of your progress, how far you have come and the things...
View ArticleWhy a happy state of mind will help you succeed
Running your own business can certainly come with its ups and downs. No one said it would be easy and it can definitely be all-consuming. As an entrepreneur you can find yourself constantly focusing on...
View ArticleAre your business decisions based on the 7 R’s?
Image by ‘chanpipat’ We all have our own unique way of making decisions. When running your small companies you will come up against a vast amount of decisions. That is why it is important that you...
View ArticleRemoving Emotion to Make Better Decisions
Image by ’89studio’ The decision making process is essential to any business. But it is amazing how little training we give ourselves and mentoring our employees in this area. The decisions we make in...
View ArticleThe Secret to being a Successful and Happy Entrepreneur
Image by ‘stockimages’ I have been an Entrepreneur for 25 years and I have discovered an extraordinary secret that is truly transformative. The secret is that you do not have to wait until you have...
View ArticleManage your small business by managing your state of mind
Image by Jeroen van Oostrom In order to manage your small business effectively you need to manage your state of mind. You may see yourself as an incredibly positive person, or perhaps you know where...
View ArticleWhy 93% of UK Small Business Owners Are Happy In Their Jobs
Image by ‘Ambro’ In the latest American Express Small Business Barometer survey of British small businesses, it was discovered that 93% of those surveyed were either “very happy” or “quite happy” in...
View ArticleHow Entrepreneurs neglect to consider these Vital Business Skills
Image by Grant Cochrane In business, you tend to start your career being trained in what are called “hard skills” and I was no different. Hard skills are quantifiable and can be measured to some...
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