We’re all familiar with get rich quick opportunities: a promise of making a fast fortune that often seems too good to be true, but many people buy into anyway. Ponzi schemes, pyramid schemes; whatever the description, these investment programmes carry huge risk, even if it isn’t readily apparent. The term ‘get rich quick’ dates back […]
Steve Jobs has been quoted many times on many topics. One of his most interesting analyses was regarding Microsoft He said Microsoft (which at the time was many multiples the scale and value of Apple) might be very successful, but it had no taste. He went on to say what he meant by that was […]
A digital detox may seem impossible in today’s technology driven world; however, there’s huge value in taking a step back and embracing time offline, and in recent years the notion of digital detoxing has become increasingly prevalent. It’s thought that once you work in a particular sector, you are never a consumer to it again, […]
Developing brand awareness in the market is one of the most challenging barriers that small businesses face. SMEs can easily miss out on potential sales opportunities if they don’t market themselves effectively as customers, buyers and suppliers won’t know where to find them or what’s on offer. It doesn’t take a Lord Sugar to know […]
The aftermath of Brexit has presented both unprecedented challenges and unique opportunities for businesses in the UK. Areas causing the biggest impact include increased costs, labour and skill issues and supply shortages, with many businesses having to reassess and adapt to thrive in a post-Brexit era. The effects of 2020 Before 31st January 2020, when […]
One of the most common questions I get asked by other business owners is whether getting investment from Dragons through Dragons’ Den guarantees success, and whether the experience is as daunting as it appears. So, here’s my experience. Honestly, I never applied to the show, and I never would have done, for several reasons. Firstly, […]
By 2023, TikTok boasted an astonishing 1.7 billion users worldwide, comprising nearly a quarter of the global population. In the United States alone, the app had 150 million active users, while the UK counted over 23 million. This exponential growth solidifies TikTok’s position as one of the leading social media platforms globally. Notably, almost half […]
The phrase ‘purpose-driven’ is thrown around in business parlance, but what does it mean and can it go hand-in-hand with growth and profitability? The two may sound mutually exclusive, with ‘profit’ in moral conflict with ‘purpose’. But they can, in fact, make a lucrative combination. A profitable business will be able to do more to […]
Getting a business off the ground brings with it many challenges. And, when it then comes to scaling up, leaders will have to contend with a whole other set of matters. But the hard work is worth it and rewards plentiful. Only 1% of UK’s SMEs are scale-ups, or firms with high-growth potential, and yet […]
Over the past two decades I have been lucky enough to work with dozens of business and political leaders. The best leaders are those that are able to make professional decisions quickly based on the information available to them. But this does not mean they are immune to procrastination. They are just using tools to […]