How running a business is a bit like fighting zombies
One of my secret pleasures, when I’m not busy running a business, is to read novels set in a post-apocalyptic…
Why
These articles are all about why we do business. There are lots of thoughts in this section about the sort of things that go through the head of a business geek like me, so this is where you’ll find my thoughts about business models, pricing, the meaning of money, our purpose in running a business and the things I come across through in my travels as a business adviser.
What’s the point of worrying about your business?
These are two clichés which people have said to me about a trillion times over my lifetime. I’ve probably said…
What I learnt about Deliberate Practice
I have been learning about Deliberate Practice by reading Peak by Anders Ericsson and Robert Pool. This book has changed…
What I learnt from doing the Green party crowdfunder
Crowdfunder lesson – What I learnt from running a crowdfunder for Caroline Lucas’s re-election campaign, and how you can use…
How to make more money and have more fun
My work as a business coach is all about helping people to make more money and have more fun. My…
Business advisor as a trusted friend
Why do my business mentoring clients see me as their trusted friend? I’m sure they all have their own friends…
Brexit for business – Not the end of the world
Update on Brexit for business – this article was written immediately after the results of the referendum. Some of it…
Why you might need a business coach
After fifteen years of coaching and mentoring all kinds of businesses, this week I finally noticed the mindset behind some…
