What is Entrepreneurship?
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.
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.
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
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.
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
Have you ever wondered if there is a biological explanation of why some entrepreneurs are successful, and others are not? A few months ago I
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.
Whatever line of work you’re in, have you ever thought about why you’re doing the job that you do? Is it for the money, is it the career path or is it something else? Think a little deeper and you’ll find that what you’re actually doing is part of a chain in a problem-solving process. But have you ever thought about what problem you would like to solve? The world awaits you!
A few months ago, I had a chat with a young entrepreneur who struggled to get his business off the ground. He’s been working on
if you decide to go it alone, you will need to become seriously analytical about your business. You also need to be ready for action, immediate action, no delay. It’s going to be like jumping into cold water, getting straight out again, write down the temperature and describing the general feeling and the result of the jump.
Did I really do the right thing? Why isn’t this working? If you feel like your business and life aren’t going to plan, then don’t let uncertainty get the better of you. Ask the right questions and you’ll find a solution.
Are you struggling to get your business off the ground? You’re not the only one. Over 90% of all start-ups struggle to go anywhere with
How big is your ask? It may not be as big as you think – if you know how to ask the question. More to the point, asking the question rather than not asking – for fear of rejection – actually increases your chances of a positive response. Would you like to learn more?
When I started my first company, I was lucky enough to get my first clients quickly. They were only little but essential to survive and
Starting a business is quite a task. There is so much to learn, to do and to take care of. Starting-up can be quite draining and leave you without any motivation or drive to keep going.
All first-time start-ups go through that process. If that is you, you’re certainly not alone. What if I would tell you that this doesn’t have to be like that? Starting-up can actually be really fun and very rewarding.
You don’t have to be an under-achiever or unhappy with your work. But there comes a time in life when you start to get those niggling thoughts about a new challenge. How would you prepare to change your career for the better?
Yesterday one of my clients called me up and told me that she wants to stop with her business. She does no longer believe it
Find your niche and find your fortune. Well, as we all know, it doesn’t necessarily work like that. Besides, as entrepreneurs, it’s not about the money. It’s about the value we create. But which niche is right for you? John di Stefano takes a look at where the savvy start-up might be heading to solve tomorrow’s problems.
To run a successful business means to be good in many areas. Starting with developing the right ideas to managing the existing infrastructure and the technical aspect of the day to day work. Each of those areas requires different skills, but all of them together are vital to run a successful business.
This is one of the questions I get asked a lot. There is not one single answer. In the past company names and brand names
So, you’re ready to become a small business owner and show the world what you’re made off. Congratulations 🙂 Let me give you some essential
Money is the driving force in most businesses. It’s the one thing they all want, and they’re all measured on. Everything turns around money. When
How is your life going right now? Are you on track? Are you getting what you want? Do you actually know what you want? No?
If you want to improve your communication skills and create a personal bond with your clients, asking the right question in the right way is an important skill to learn and practice.
With all the courage, confidence and creativity needed to start your own business, you’re raring to go. But then something in the back of your mind says “what if…?” Is this really such a good idea? Do I really want to step into the unknown? It’s only natural to have a dose of the fear factor. But there are ways you can overcome this – and live the life you really want to lead.
Every successful entrepreneur sets out to solve problems – and generate revenue in the process – by setting and achieving goals. Key to this, is ensuring that your personal goals are separate from your business goals.
Business ideas often come to us at the strangest times and in unusual places. In your mind you can see that great idea coming to life, what it will look like and how it will work. You can’t wait to get started. But before you get too excited, step back. Identify if you’re idea actually solves a problem and that it’s something that people are willing to pay you for. Your research will tell you if it’s a valid business idea!
In some shape or form, entrepreneurs have been part of the fabric of society for millennia. But how do we define who is and who isn’t an entrepreneur? By definition, it’s not easy: the role of the entrepreneur has evolved through the years. Not just as a part of society, but actually shaping the world that we live in. However you look at it, life as an entrepreneur is all about value!