Starting Up
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 […]
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” […]
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, […]
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?” […]