Our regular contributor Dene Stuart is an expert when it comes to providing career advice. He has come up with an excellent five point plan that is designed to transform your career and improve your success in life. Simply remember the R.A.I.S.E. formula: Results Approach Impact Skills Energy Head over to Dene’s blog to find…
Richard Branson built his company from a small record shop into one of the biggest brands in the world, so whenever he shares some entrepreneurial tips it is well worth paying attention to him! In this short video interview from 2011 he has some personal advice for entrepreneurs, particularly in relation to their dealings with…
Think that your business idea is too “out there” to be successful? You might want to think again. History has shown us that it is possible to be a success even if people initially dismiss your idea as something that is wacky. Even great ideas like Twitter were by no means surefire successes. Who would…
Anyone who has been travelling at some stage during their life – whether it was post graduation or on a career break – knows that it can be a life-changing experience. One great thing that can come as a result of travelling is the inspiration to start your own business. That certainly happened for one…
It might surprise you to learn that in a list of the top ten wealthiest United States entrepreneurs of all-time, only one of them (Bill Gates) was actually born in the twentieth century and is still alive today. So, if you are starting a new business today in America, it would perhaps be a little…
Since it has now become so simple for people to start a micro business from the comfort of their home, there are some great success stories out there. This article on the Guardian Small Business Network contains the testimony of a number of small business owners that started out with just an online storefront. Some…
It’s well-known that the majority of small businesses affected by natural disasters never get to open their doors again. Usually either too much is lost or the business had insufficient insurance to cover the cost of damages, so they could never replace what was lost. This interesting interview on The Guardian Small Business Network is…
David Beckham certainly made a lasting impact on the world of professional football (or soccer, for our American readers) but he also taught us some valuable lessons that could be transferred to the world of business too. His bravery, ability to bounce back when almost everyone had written him off, raising his game at crucial…
Virgin boss Richard Branson is running a new competition where UK entrepreneurs will be encouraged to pitch their business ideas to him, Dragon’s Den style, in a bid to gain £5,000 funding. He’s no stranger to making pitches himself, so it’s worthwhile checking out this Metro article in which he offers his pitching tips. The…
