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Kindling – how to ignite the potential fire in your business by Paul Hunting

There seems to be a common frustration experienced by many leaders who have true vision – how do I get ‘the others’ to see, feel and act on the possibilities I, myself, see and feel? I was talking about ‘possibilities’ with a director of a large international operation the other day. They are doing very […]

Better Approach and Attitude lead to Better Decisions by Brian Chernett

Do you need to be lucky to survive and to thrive? I’m sure there are elements of luck involved, however, I believe in making your own luck and that starts with optimism. Remember the objective is always to come out of difficult times stronger and leaner and to be ready for the opportunities that will […]

Make Better Decisions by Ditching your “Default Alternative” – by Ian Moore

Our brains have developed over hundreds of thousands of years and our evolution has allowed it to make some decisions very rapidly. This development has a Catch 22 when it comes to making decisions. For survival purposes our brains have developed very useful mechanisms however these very mechanisms can cause real issues when making business […]

The real wizards of the business world? … Entrepreneurs – by Paul Hunting

‘To receive you must be active. You will receive in direct proportion to your strength of purpose, clarity of vision, steadiness of faith and depth of gratitude.’ – John-Roger I’ve been hunting all my life. For thirty years I’ve been pursuing my dreams disguised as a business person – but secretly practising alchemy. My role […]

Entrepreneurs – Completing the Puzzle by Brian Chernett

In the past four weeks, I’ve been talking about an entrepreneur and the qualities and resources needed to put an idea into action. That action is more than likely going to be carried forward in a business. This week, I want to look at three elements of making a business succeed. They are: Basics first […]

Using External Resources to improve your Entrepreneurial Skills by Brian Chernett

Last week I wrote about the qualities you’ll need to make it as an entrepreneur – beliefs, taking action, developing positive habits and drive, all of which come from within. This week it is the resources that come from external sources that I want to consider. You will bring into your new enterprise your existing […]

Entrepreneurship and the 3rd Sector – by Charles McLachlan

As my career developed in entrepreneurial commercial organisations, both large and small, I believed I also had something to offer the 3rd sector.  Certainly, it was easy to get invited to join trustees, act as a treasurer or get more involved in operational activity.  Here was a place that I felt confident I could contribute.  […]

The Trick to Being a Successful Entrepreneur? – by Steve Songaila

Sometimes you listen to something and it strikes a chord, I have some very eclectic tastes in music from The Rat Pack, through the 80’s New Romantics and plenty of stuff that is playing on the radio now, probably much to my children’s annoyance! I currently have Alicia Keys playing in the car. Her album […]

Are you an Entrepreneur? – then you’ll need Action, Belief and Energy – by Brian Chernett

Over time, I given a lot of thought as to whether positive action or beliefs come first – especially since writing my book, The Entrepreneur Within.  If you want to achieve, you cannot do so unless you take positive action for change. However, to take the right actions requires belief. As qualities for Entrepreneurs, the […]

Why I say ‘no’ to being a solo entrepreneur, but ‘yes’ to leading a committed team by Charles McLachlan

Our individualistic celebrity culture dictates that we seek to make heroes of individuals and icons of their ideas.  Not convinced?  For a moment, just ust think of some of the celebrity entrepreneurs that readily come to mind: Dyson, Branson, Sugar, Gates, Jobs with their iconic products – Dyson: cyclone vacuum cleaner; Branson: Virgin Atlantic; Sugar: […]