Why our idea of an entrepreneur is decades out of date
Our assumptions about entrepreneurs are severely outdated. The modern entrepreneur isn't defined by age, credentials or background, but by sustained drive, curiosity and resilience.
A conversation with Girish Redekar, CEO of Sprinto
Girish Redekar, Co-Founder and CEO of Sprinto, explains how compliance has evolved from a checkbox exercise into a strategic advantage in today's AI-powered era.
A conversation with Rebecca Drew, Managing Director of Vistage UK
Vistage UK & Ireland's Rebecca Drew discusses entrepreneurship, the potential impact of AI and some of the challenges facing growing businesses.
Six female femtech leaders transforming women's health
To mark International Women's Day, here's a look at the innovation, passion and drive of six female Femtech leaders whose work is transforming women’s health.
How successful start-up teams allocate roles
A start-up’s success depends heavily on who does what within the founding team. And the most successful allocate positions based on prior work experience as well as how co-founders fit into the social context around them.
10 mistakes entrepreneurs make
Telling an entrepreneur what to do or how to run their business is an exercise in futility. But pointing out the mistakes of others so that they know what NOT to do is a different matter entirely.
Slow burn beats big bang
New business ventures that start out life as part-time projects and grow slowly while their founders hold down another job are significantly less likely to fail than those that are launched from the outset as full-time enterprises, new research has found.
Doing something different does not mean giving up
If you're experiencing, or anticipating, business struggles in 2013, think about the options available to. How can you adapt? There are always options open to you, regardless of what you think the situation is.
Before you wing it, count the costs
The biggest mistakes in business are usually made when leaders react instead of act. Unfortunately, some entrepreneurs simply try to 'wing it' 24/7, and although they may be getting by, they usually aren't thriving.
Angel investors are back
Angel investors have made a cautious return to the US venture capital arena, new figures have revealed, with 2010 seeing a 14 per cent increase in investment dollars following a contraction during 2008 and 2009.
Two ways to restart the economy
I recently heard someone say that a true American does not want a free ride, he wants to sail his own boat. I find that statement to be overwhelmingly true, but as far as running a business is concerned, how much sailing can one do when so many obstacles fill the waters?
The business planning conundrum
Planning is important, but results are what count. Traditional business plans are designed to attract an investor, not to answer the critical question: will my idea work or not? So why is so much effort expended in writing them before there's any real evidence to support their assertions?
Investing in troubled times
Here's an interesting insight from the tail end of last year. According to Babson College Associate Professor, Joel M. Shulman, in these troubled times, one of the few sensible pieces of investment advice is to bet on entrepreneurs.
Dan's recommended reads for 2009
It's time once again for my 'end-of-year list of recommended reads.' These are books that have stood out to me as practical and useful. As always, it is a diverse list and I guarantee that valuable 'golden nuggets' can be found in each of them.
Entrepreneurs buck the economy
Despite the economic turmoil, entrepreneurial activity in the US actually increased in 2008 compared to 2007, although new ventures tend to be smaller and the risks of failure greater.
Latest book podcasts
Vish Alluri: The Enlightened Manager
Vish Alluri, co-author of ‘The Enlightened Manager', discusses a thoughtful approach to management which draws on the teachings of the philosopher, Jiddu Krishnamurti.
Steve Cockram: the Voice-Driven Leader
Steve Cockram, co-founder of Giant Worldwide, talks about his latest book, 'The Voice-Driven Leader' and explains how to create environments in which every voice gets heard.
What is Relationship Currency?
Keynote speaker and transformational coach, Ravi Rajani, talks about his new book, 'Relationship currency: five communication habits for limitless influence and business success'.
Hone - how purposeful leaders defy drift
We dive into the new book from Deloitte's Geoff Tuff and Steven Goldbach, 'Hone - how purposeful leaders defy drift'.
