I know it can be daunting. You worked so hard studying for a good result, and now you are out there trying to find out how this all works. Before we get into some detailed steps, we need to discuss some basic rules to help you navigate this like a pro.
If you are one of the lucky ones to still be in a job, you might be interested in what you can do to keep your job. We collected the best tips we could find in this article.
You might think it is crazy to start a business in the middle of a crisis, and I am sure many would agree with you, but let me give you a different perspective and show you how it can make sense.
Unusual situations and challenges can not only put your business to the test but will also put you as an entrepreneur and business owner at the edge of your seat constantly.
I am writing this blog in the middle of the 2020 pandemic. Many, many businesses were hit by the measures imposed by the different governments, and as time goes on, the real impact becomes clearer.
A proven way to learn new skills is by choosing the skills you can start act on right now. This allows you to instantly practice what you’ve learned.
Most of us are driven by the urge to be happy. It doesn’t matter if your focus is on money, friends, community, or whatever it is that drives you. In the end, the aim is to be happy.
There are many definitions of entrepreneurship, but in its essence, it is about the mindset of an individual who takes action towards a desirable future.
Is a “I can do this” attitude enough to become a successful entrepreneur or does it need more than that? There are many different views on this, but in my experience, if you really want to make it you need the skills of an entrepreneur and not just the attitude.…
What is it that stops most entrepreneurs from becoming successful? Through my own experience and my work with hundreds of entrepreneurs throughout Europe, I can confidently say one word. Fear. Fear is the one thing that stops almost all entrepreneurs from taking the right steps into a successful career or…
During my years as an entrepreneur there's one subject that has been discussed the most: 'How can I stay motivated?' This is such an important subject and I know that lots of people struggle with this. I believe it also shows that lots of people don’t understand the concept of…
Let's face it – we all have our moments when things don't work out. Many people have those moments quite often, and when it gets too much, they start questioning their paths, their ideas and their lives in general. I know about this only too well. It took me over…
Do you remember when you were a young child at school, and your teacher asked you what you would like to become when you grow up? I don’t know what your answer was, but whatever you said, did you make it? When we are young, we don’t know what it…
Often we get caught in the belief that enormously successful people have a special gift and that's why they are successful. If you look closer you will find that the only difference between you and those very successful people is their ability to get into action. It's not because they…
There are times in anyone’s life when things get too much. I know, I’ve been there and probably will find myself in that corner in the future. It’s not a nice place to be and a difficult time if you are in the middle of trying to get things done…
In an interview, Tony Robbins hit the nail on the head with the comment: "Any real goal requires action, determination and resolution, no matter what!" It just isn't enough to have an idea or some dream in the back of your head if you're not committed to it. How often…
Anyone who has ever started a business knows that making it work requires a lot of effort, grit and direction. Once you've reached the level where you need help to grow your business and get staff in, you will find yourself in a new role. And that role is leader.…
I truly believe that everyone can become a successful entrepreneur. I've seen men and women creating extraordinary businesses. If you would have met them a year before they started their business, you would have said "No way!" Those men and women made the switch, identified what is required and took…
The subscription model is the latest trend covering almost all industries and markets from Retail and Media to Transport, Tech and Finance. As a business model it's been around for over 100 years and is probably best known from the Media sector where having your newspaper delivered everyday is a…
Building a sustainable business is a requirement to manage changes in your market. One thing is for sure; your market will change.
If you're serious about scaling your own business, then this is a must-read blog that could help you scale successfully. How do you know if your business or the market is ready? What should be your priorities? Is it a make or break decision?
I've been an entrepreneur for the past 30 years and during that time I've started eight businesses and am currently working on business number nine. Most of those businesses have given me some amazing times – while the others made me struggle and fall over more often that I wished…
Let me introduce you to a friend and client of mine, Angela. She was born in Germany in the 1970s. She is married with two children and lives a middle-class life. Angela went straight into employment after University with a large pharmaceutical company where she worked her way up to…
Running a business isn't something you can just do on your own. You need customers, partners, suppliers and many other people around you to make everything tick like clockwork. But it isn't just the business side that other people value. It's mainly you – and yet we all need each…
If you're running a business or thinking about starting one, it's more than likely that you'll be hoping for the long-term success of your venture. If it goes well, you won't really want it to end soon, right? The point about doing something long-term is that the things you will…
If you want to be successful in life and business you can't avoid learning new skills on a regular basis. You might do this by participating in courses, by reading books or through a coach or teacher. But whatever your preferred way is, it will take you out of your…
Your charisma, curiosity and commitment will prove to be essential qualities in getting your business idea off the ground. But how do you figure out if you've got what it takes to drive the business from start-up to sustainability?
Have you ever been stuck with a problem and couldn't find a solution? Welcome to the club. This happens to many people – and more often than you might think. So, today I want to share with you a 7-Step process based on seven questions to ask yourself to get…
Let's start by trying a Google Search: "What is an idea?" Result: "A thought or suggestion as to a possible course of action" The one thing I want to point you to here is the word "*action*". Because the only reason for an idea to exist is if we are…
How is it that some people come up with great ideas all the time – while others struggle to think of anything original? That was a question in one of my coaching sessions a couple of years ago. Since then, that question has nagged me and last year I decided…
