How do you come up with that killer business idea? Rob Percival was a maths teacher who did a bit of coding on the side, building websites and dabbling in being an entrepreneur. Over a period of eight years he created a few businesses that didn’t work (Homesexchange.org anyone?) and two businesses that between them […]
Are you in business to make a good life or just to run a business? Are you changing the world, making a difference, solving problems? You are are? Good for you. Are you also having fun, building a good life, enjoying time with friends and family or is there no time for that and you’re on […]
Is it normal to be obsessed by a new business? A new business owner recently asked this question in our business forum: “Is it natural to be completely tired out and isolated? Three months in and other than a few networking events and family days, every day has been work. I’m pretty sure my […]
Are you passing up the chance to captivate customers? Ever landed on a web page and wondered what the business does? Or met someone at a networking event who takes ten minutes of your life and leaves you none the wiser? With so many people vying for our attention, messages that aren’t clear, interesting and […]
Can you just be yourself? What if you’re shy, terrified, tongue tied or just don’t come across well? When I talk to people about engaging with an audience, either in person or on social media, the issue of authenticity often comes up. It seems that some people think being “authentic” means you have to be […]