Entrepreneurship
Why entrepreneurs must be generalists, not specialists
One of the first things you learn as an entrepreneur is how much you don’t know. Here’s why entrepreneurs need to learn […]
Radio NZ: Entrepreneur Series 2017 Pt 1
It’s a new year and there’s no better time to take action on your dreams of building your own business. […]
Rise of the Seniorpreneur – why 55+ is an advantage
What do you see in the image above? A retiree out fishing? Probably a man who owns a caravan and […]
THE LEAP – Event Review
The perfect antidote for the often isolated life of an entrepreneur is an opportunity to mix face-to-face with others in […]
Market validation – when is enough, enough?
Market validation is annoying. Why are you wasting valuable time interviewing people about your proposed business? Time that could be spent […]
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, […]