What does it mean to be an Entrepreneur in Residence?
When I received the invitation to contribute to The University of Sussex as their first Entrepreneur in Residence, I had to do some research. Although I’ve heard of the term I must admit I wasn’t clear on what would be expected of me. Here is what I discovered before taking on the role and how that’s played out in my first year in this role.
5 commons mistakes to avoid when starting up a business
Even with a business degree, working in a handful of startups and running an accelerator programme, starting up The Good Business Club hasn’t been a walk in the park. But I do attribute my past experience with enabling me to know where to focus my attention and along the way I’ve picked up other lessons that I want to share with you today.
How to turn “I don’t get it” into seamless engagement
Okay, so you’ve got your business idea and you’re thinking it’s probably about time to start sharing it with the wider world. I want to share with you my approach to spreading the word about The Good Business Club in the first few years and what I’ve learned that’s enabled us to engage the audience we want.
How growing a team can save you time and money
If you’re a first-time entrepreneur it wouldn’t be uncommon for you to be thinking that growing a team would eat into your time and cost the business money. I want to challenge that perspective and share how a team could actually free up your time and make you money.
How to buy books Ethically and Sustainably
As with all my purchases, I am conscious of the impact buying books has on the planet. Here are three switches you can make to buy your books ethically and sustainably.
How to ride the business owner rollercoaster
Starting up a business is not just practically a hard endeavor but one that will test you personally. I’ve been reflecting on what habits I’ve built to enable me to ride the emotional rollercoaster of being a business owner and wanted to share three that have been life-changing to myself and my business.
10 Books that made an Impact in 2021
I sat down again with Kristina Pereckaite to review our top books of 2021 and I’ve captured my personal top 10 books with key takeaways for each.
How to know if your business idea is worth pursuing
Here are my suggested 5 activities to do before investing any more of your time and money into a new business idea.
My Gratitude List - 2021
My focus for 2021 was to ‘level up’ in all areas of my life and on reflecting on where I was this time last year, I am proud to say I’ve done that in my business - The Good Business Club. But I couldn’t have achieved what I have this year professionally without the contribution of amazing people around me whom I’d like to acknowledge.
Vision, Mission and Values – Why You NEED to Have Them
Are ‘vision, mission and values’ useful tools when stating up or just part of the bombardment of business jargon you are faced with as an entrepreneur? Here is my take.
Good Business Showcase: Views For Change
Hear from purpose-led founders I have worked with about what the journey of starting a good business looks like and discover what lessons they wished they had known before getting started.
Good Business Showcase: Good Grief Gift Co
Hear from purpose-led founders I have worked with about what the journey of starting a good business looks like and discover what lessons they wished they had known before getting started.
Let’s Build Our Small Businesses Back Better
Have you noticed that there has been a dramatic shift in people's priorities over the last 12 months? But as things begin to ease out of the third lockdown and into a 'new normal', how are we going to maintain habits and rebuild our businesses so they are fit for the unknown future?
3 Barriers Every Entrepreneur Faces and How to Combat Them
90% of startups fail and under 50% of businesses make it to their fifth year. Those are staggering numbers. What is it that only a handful of entrepreneurs are getting right? Over the last seven years I’ve worked with more than 100 other businesses and what I’ve discovered to be the ‘key to success’ may surprise you.
Insights from an Impact Investor
I recently had a conversation with Declan Reddington, an impact investor, to garner some insights on why he’s investing in good businesses, what he looks out for, and get some tips for entrepreneurs thinking about approaching an impact investor.
6 Most Impactful reads of 2020
The books I’ve read in 2020 have genuinely changed my mindset and what I’ve been able to accomplish so wanted to take a moment to share the books that had the biggest impact and why.
My Gratitude List - 2020
What a year it’s been for small business owners. I am so grateful for the people who’ve contributed their times, insights, ear, and encouragement that’s made all the difference. Here’s a shout out to a few of them.
5 Reasons why a Loan could be a better option for your good business over a Grant
Here are five reasons you might not have taken into consideration about loan funding that could make all the different to your business.