One of the most common questions in my inbox is “how do I get funding for my new business?” Of course it all depends on exactly what type of business…
Mike Southon | Mike Southon - Part 7
There are many upsides to being a newspaper columnist, but one downside: I receive too many press releases from PR agencies. It’s not that the callers aren’t nice. They’re delightful:…
Sales down? Margins squeezed? Worried about the recession? If so, here is a top tip: put your prices up! I often run regular sales workshops with early stage companies and…
There are many characteristics that are common to most successful entrepreneurs, including vision, confidence, ambition and drive. But a common feature of all the ones I know and like is…
I’m often asked “Mike, how do I write a best-selling business book?” My reply is always the same: “Get a professional to help you.” I then direct them to my…
Most of my working life is spent on the speaking circuit, which means I often share the stage with other speakers. Some are professionals like me; others clearly have the…
Stephen Fry, as you all know, is an actor, presenter, author, director and unofficial national treasure. What you probably also know is that he is also a mega-star on the…
When I’m on holiday, street traders know immediately that I’ll pay way over the odds for their souvenirs. I leave car showrooms having paid list price. But I’m a salesman,…
When times are hard, it does seem that ‘the sky is falling’, as Chicken Licken famously said. But, during recessions, obsessive entrepreneurs like me know it is an excellent time…