Have you ever come across a new product or service and thought to yourself, “Hey, I had the same idea!” What if, instead of keeping your inspiration to yourself, you had seized the day and turned your idea into a thriving business? There are many reasons why we don’t act on great ideas. You probably felt overwhelmed by the complexity…
The world has become smaller and more connected. Doing business across borders is simpler than ever before, and the internet provides everyone with easy access to the tools they need to go it alone as a solo entrepreneur. In short, it’s a golden age for start-ups. But most young companies still fall at the first hurdle. Why? Well, here’s the…
We all wish we had more time to spend on the things we love doing, whether that means being around our family or working on our hobbies. Yet, despite these wishes, time is something of which we never seem to have enough. Maybe you’ve heard of the 80-20 rule? It states that 80 per cent of what you accomplish is…
Contrary to popular belief, there is no “entrepreneur personality.” The truth is, anyone can be an entrepreneur. All it takes is knowing how to employ the right strategies and understanding the key to being a successful entrepreneur – innovation. This doesn’t have to mean inventing something – you can also be innovative in the way you do things. Peter F.…
Start-ups: they’re springing up everywhere, all the time. But does the fact that start-ups are ubiquitous mean that successful entrepreneurial ventures are easy to create? Well, not really – especially if you don’t have the guidance and knowledge you need to get you started on the right track. First of all, you should make sure you have a passion, a…
The most important word in our cultures is “more” – we are bombarded by more products, more speed, more work and more stress. We’re forever trying to fit more into our already busy schedules. That’s why we crave – you guessed it – more productivity. But how far can we stretch ourselves and our schedules? We don’t need to be…
When a company cuts costs, it usually means you can expect shoddier products and worse service. If you’ve ever been on a call with a bank or telecom provider after they had implemented a round of cuts and outsourcing, you may well have spent hours on hold, only to finally speak with a service employee who has no idea how…
Too many leaders and management consultants try to take shortcuts when tasked with shaking up the culture of an organisation. Just by stating, “We want a higher profit margin”, they think that employees will jump to action and align their work with this broad and poorly conceived goal. Focusing on results and goals is just one small part of the…
By this point in your life, you probably know all about your flaws and shortcomings. But what are your strengths? What is a strength to begin with? And most importantly, why don’t you focus on them? In this post you’ll find valuable knowledge on strengths, where to spot them, how they are created and what they consist of. This post…