I hear dozens of new business ideas every week, and they all have some merit. The real challenge is making sure that the entrepreneur has ‘the right stuff’. This is…
People | Mike Southon - Part 4
One of the interesting side effects of the meltdown of international capitalism is a sudden flurry of long-lost contacts sending me business plans. These former Masters of the Universe are…
Bored? Unfulfilled? Then why not just re-invent yourself? Back in the 80s, Christine Comaford and I were both upstarts in the computer industry; I was opening up an office in…
It is many successful people’s dream to work for a charity, to give something back after years of good fortune. They wistfully imagine a work environment free from the stresses…
I often provide mentoring for early stage entrepreneurs and it is always fun to discuss new business ideas with enthusiastic people. But I sometimes have to point out that their…
Guest post: Martin Reed, CEO, Thomas International No matter how large or small, every company depends on the success or failure of the people within it. The reassurance that employees…
Guest post: Martin Reed, CEO, Thomas International I’m sure every employer has had the experience of choosing a job candidate with impressive academic credentials, only to discover further down the…
If I told you that your business was likely to struggle with leadership issues in the future, you’d probably assume I’m mistaken. Surely the next generation of leaders will take…
Mike has mentored over 1000 entrepreneurs personally – and often the same sorts of problems crop up. Hence “Ask Mike” – your business, entrepreneurship and growth questions answered! Email your…
Mike has mentored over 1000 entrepreneurs personally – and often the same sorts of problems crop up. Hence “Ask Mike” – your business, entrepreneurship and growth questions answered! Email your…