Stay small or go broke
As a business owner and entrepreneur, there is nothing more apparent than when you sit in a room full of other like-minded individuals, that you are a little different. If one of my "normal" friends were sitting there, in that room, they would be terrified. They would …
How to produce a mind-blowing podcast
As business owners and managers in an ever evolving world, our jobs become more challenging every day – every hour – to cut through clutter and make consumers notice our message.How many times do we find ourselves repeating what we say to …
The biggest business decision you will ever make
There are few decisions that sit on the top of the pile as most fall lamely into the category of part of life's journey running a business. But, thankfully, life really isn't that boring and there are more than enough decisions to keep …
Things that every small business owner should think about
When in doubt, ask an expert.Yesterday, I put in a phone call to Bond Street 180 business turnaround guru Daryl Wright and asked what he considered to be the most important things for small business owners to consider ahead of 2013. Here is what …
What does your 2013 marketing strategy look like?
It's that time of year again and as we all wind down for the festive season, it's time to reflect on the past year and look forward to the year ahead.Most marketing strategies will be firmly in place for next year, but …
What small business can learn from The Real Housewives of Atlanta
Who would have thought that you could learn anything from the six women who star in the Real Housewives of Atlanta?I certainly didn't think I could learn too much from NeNe, Cynthia, Kandi, Phaedra, Sheree and Kim - but every small business …
A thing or two we can learn from Bieber, Maguire and Di Caprio
It's no different to Justin Bieber, the Venture Capitalist, reportedly having earned $108 million over the past two years investing in tech startups like Spotify. Becoming complacent because you think you have made it or everything is going swimmingly well, could be …
Small Business: Are you chasing your tail?
Do you find yourself chasing your tail when it comes to marketing your business?Businesses that do not engage in a strategic marketing plan, often find that they are chasing their tail. They fly by the seat of their pants and have no …
If you really want to surf the next wave – here’s how to do it
Learning to surf a wave is not the easiest task in the world to do. It requires a certain amount of skill, some balance and a whole lot of determination. And... it requires practice.In the dotcom boom, everyone who was not inventing …


