Entrepreneurship
The danger of discounting
Price pressure is a common reality of doing business and setting prices can drive an entrepreneur crazy. Not to mention […]
Replicable and scalable is the enemy of bespoke and unique
“They said my business won’t scale – does that mean I should give up?” Too often I hear from entrepreneurs who […]
A lesson in entrepreneur cashflow management
There are many business writers/mentors and coaches who encourage business owners to try and stay in a “cash flow crisis” […]
Property speculators are parasites, not entrepreneurs
If you are speculating on the New Zealand property market, you are a parasite, not an entrepreneur. (Same goes if you’re […]
What entrepreneurs can learn from #thatwanakatree
When I first saw the lone Wanaka willow tree, three thoughts popped into my mind, almost simultaneously. The first was, […]
Felix Dennis on good ideas
Felix Dennis, founder of Dennis Publishing, was a self made millionaire entrepreneur who made his fortune (est £750M) in the […]
Is your Strengths Wheel turning smoothly?
To get on top and stay on top it’s not enough to look after and develop just one area of […]
The Entrepreneur Mindset
Here’s Richard Liew’s version of the entrepreneur mindset. What is it that keeps you going? What is your underlying “Why?” […]
Common myths about the life of an entrepreneur
The lifestyle of an entrepreneur is a tempting one. It’s a great life, but it’s a life full of misconceptions […]
Turning risk disclosure into a positive message
Risk comes with the territory in early stage companies. All questions asked by potential investors when considering an opportunity can […]