Even when our ultimate goal is the same, the paths we envision to reach it often diverge. This can lead to disputes, especially among co-founders or key stakeholders. While collaboration is meant to fuel growth, if there is a breakdown of trust in the relationship it has a huge impact on your ability to scale […]
I’m sure you’ve got your strategic business goals set for the next year and have a business strategy ready to implement. But do you have goals and a strategy to develop yourself as an entrepreneur, so you don’t get left behind as your business evolves? Read on to find out why an Entrepreneur Development Plan is […]
A successful entrepreneur lifestyle is the holy grail for entrepreneurs. How do you grow the business of your dreams and achieve the entrepreneur lifestyle you aspire to, including maintaining balance with your personal and family life? In reality, can you achieve work/life balance? You’ve embraced the challenge of pursuing your dream to build a successful business. […]
Do you find yourself spending too much time thinking rather than doing? Is your productivity, clarity of mind and entrepreneurial spirit suffering? If so, you are probably an overthinker, which is likely holding you and your business back. Overthinking is different from guided self-reflection or problem-solving that drives action. It’s a recurring loop filled with anxiety […]
Has your business growth reached a plateau? Are you seeking productivity tips for your business and your team? The markets and opportunities are still there for you to maximise, despite the impact of the pandemic, but somehow the needle just is not moving forward. As an ambitious entrepreneur, you wonder why you struggle to find a […]
You’ve put your heart and soul into building your business. Alongside the many triumphs, you’ve endured years of stress, anxiety and frustrations, not to mention sleepless nights, to create a business you are proud of. Now it’s time to make your exit… With all that hard work behind you, you can look forward to reaping the […]
If we crack the answer to this question, who knows where it can take us? The potential is huge. It opens up multiple possibilities, stimulating new entrepreneurs and revitalising those with their journey already underway, allowing them to become the entrepreneur they aspire to be. Ian Workman, MD of SME Business Banking at Barclays Bank […]
For many people, right now is the time to reinvent, reinvigorate or perhaps find their purpose. To stimulate your thinking, here’s a time when I needed to find my purpose to keep going… After more than a decade of being fanatical about teaching jiu-jitsu, I confess I was feeling a bit flat. Uninspired. Maybe even […]
Prevent emotions spiralling out of control with this simple risk management strategy. Emotions Spiral Out of Control in Unfamiliar Territory Spiralling emotions wreck concentration, decision making, sleep and performance. In any crisis, it’s vital to manage emotions well, so you can think clearly and navigate through the dangers. Few of us are well-practised in managing risks […]
Autopilot On Have you ever found yourself needing to stop overthinking but struggling to get clarity? You know you need to make a decision and start taking action, but which way to go? Our emotions act like the autopilot on a plane and yet when we are feeling anxious or stressed we can often feel a […]