It is lonely at the best of times, and right now it can feel like everything is going against you and you have few, if anyone, to turn to. To provide a tiny bit of help, I am going to try and record a new short video on this post every day or so to highlight some useful insights/ advice I come across that I hope will be of use.
Read MoreBusinesses are increasingly looking to having a social impact, and I’m sometimes asked about the benefits and challenges that are associated with offering volunteering opportunities for staff members. In this article, I give my own experiences of volunteering as well as the business advice I’ve been giving many owners and founders.
Read MoreI heard from three amazing speakers a few weeks ago, who gave some excellent insights and advice. Following Mental Health Awareness Week, I wanted to share some of the takeaways I picked up that might be of use both during and after the lockdown.
Read MoreCOVID-19 has impacted us all and will likely do so in different ways for years to come. It has disrupted our busses and the economy in ways we couldn’t have imagined at the start of the year. So, how do you build resilience and achieve success when times are tough? Here are 4 great tips here from three fascinating people.
Read MoreSince the lockdown started, I have been amazed by the business support, advice and collaboration that’s being offered from fellow founders. People who have never met each other reaching out for help. Here are the four key things I’ve noticed from the WhatsApp support groups I have set up
Read MoreThe only thing that’s certain right now is the uncertainty. It’s unprecedented, and it’s testing all of us in many different ways. In this post, I’d like to offer some help and advice for entrepreneurs to take us through this extraordinary time in the knowledge that we’re all in this together.
Read MoreWhat comes to mind when you think of Wales? Dragons, daffodils and castles? Or high tech startups and a thriving business scene? Welsh businesses are tapping into their regions rich and diverse talent pool to fuel a new wave of entrepreneurship.
Read MoreDue to Covid-19 (Coronavirus), we are going through an unprecedented and extremely challenging time. Both in the communities in which we live and in the businesses and startups we run. I wanted to try and do something to support fellow founders and I have set out to cover three areas.
Read MoreWhen you’re running your own business, especially during the early years, probably one of the last things you’re prioritising is sleep. But burning the midnight oil will disrupt your sleep patterns, leading to stress, anxiety and poor mental health. You must ensure you have a sleep routine.
Read MoreA business plan is a roadmap, it is key to defining goals, attracting investors and charting the course of the startup business. Startup advice around business plans also says that you need one that takes you into the future and flexes as your business grows. It should never be a static document!
Read MoreThe theme for this year’s International Women’s Day is #EachforEqual, calling on everyone – women and men - to take steps to achieve equality. This means that business must create an environment where women and men are working together as equals for mutually satisfying goals,
Read MoreWith long hours, setbacks and any number of frustrations, running a startup can be an uphill struggle at times. We often set out with passion to do our own thing, but we can lose our love for our business. Here are my top three business advice tips to help you find that love again.
Read MoreMy advice for entrepreneurs, directors and startups on this years Fairtrade Fortnight is to find ways to combine fair trade with operating in a sustainable way, considering people and planet simultaneously. Covering everything from a global movement to the power of storytelling.
Read MoreLast year was a fantastic one for UK sport, epitomised by the achievements of the BBC Sports Personality of the Year 2019, Ben Stokes, and Baroness Tanni Grey-Thompson, recipient of the Lifetime Achievement Award. Both talk openly about the importance of team and the power of coaching to success.
Read MoreIn business, intelligence, knowledge, and data is everything. Years ago, I was told that the search-ability of data was the next big growth area, and we are starting to see exactly this. Capturing and using data will give you the intelligence you need to go further than you ever thought possible.
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