Writing a book has been my lifelong dream. That is probably the reason why it sounds so unbelievable that I can now say, “I have written a book.” As I said, it has always been my dream, but never really a goal. I just wanted it too much to work for it because I didn’t want to ruin the whole fantasy. Now that I have my own book, soon to be published, I would like to share what I struggled with and the ways I came up with to help me overcome the hurdles.
It seems to me that we live in an era where “positive thinking” has become such a powerful trend that it’s impossible not to see such a message anywhere I look. Everyone seems to spread the word of how “your thoughts create your reality” or “positive thinking attracts positive things” that I can’t help it but feel stressed out most of the time I allow myself to get caught in this trap.
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.
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
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
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
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.
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.
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?
I don’t know about you but, over the past 15 years, becoming an entrepreneur and running your own business has become so fashionable it’s unbelievable.
Let’s face it, most leaders did not train to become leaders. They’ve just been pushed into that position. Many years ago, I started as a
In 2007 I decided it was time for a change. After a few years of living in Spain and two different businesses, I was looking
It can be all too easy to be accountable to yourself. In spite of setting your goals – whether in your personal life or in business – you can get distracted or decide to shift priorities. And no matter what your excuses for failing to meet those goals, you calmly accept the blame. Why? When it can be so different with an accountability buddy?
So, you’ve had that amazing ‘light bulb’ moment. That great business idea that’s going to change the world. Or will it? In fact, is it really a great idea for a business? Find out how to get your business idea off the ground!
Are you ready to go on holiday? It is soon time for your summer holiday. Do you know where you’re going? If you decided not
Looking mainly at the American market, more and more start-ups seeking investment for their venture. It seems almost like without investment, you can’t start a
There are many views on what an entrepreneur is. Listening to market experts and reading lots about entrepreneurship they are often described as following: Risk-taker
You decided to start your own business and become an entrepreneur. You’re setting yourself up and very quickly realize how much there is to learn
What’s the first question you should ask yourself when thinking about starting a business? Chances are, it will be something to do with how much money you’re going to make. If that’s the case, then you may like to think again and just ask one word. Why?
Why is meditation such an important part of contemporary business culture? It’s not just about releasing pressure. It’s about creating a mind that’s fit for the task – and bringing value to the way you do business.
I guess like most people you’ve set yourself some goals for this year and you will probably do the same for next year. Have you
Gandhi. Churchill. Mandela. Cleopatra. Lincoln. All instantly recognisable for their leadership qualities through an ability to influence and inspire. None were born as leaders. But they all made the decision to become not just a leader – but a great leader.
I am a very busy person and always have lots of things on my mind. It’s not that I want to be busy, I can’t help it. The side-effect of always being busy is stress and lately that stress has come out in ways I don’t want to deal with.
Remarkable as they are, our brains can only hold four to five things at a time. If everything we do is happening in our head, we have to make a decision which one is important enough at the time to be kept and which one we need to let go. So, how do we get organized when our brains are permanently overloaded?
Anyone running a serious business has heard of the term “Scaling a Business”, but what does this actually mean? You might think that scaling a
Most teams don’t work and rarely make it through the first few months. That’s quite a statement. I am not saying this because I don’t
Starting and successfully running a business without any competition might seem like an unusual – if not impossible – way of making money. And yet, it’s a concept that can and does work, if you know the ‘what’ and the ‘why’ of the business you’re actually getting into.
