Last week, we looked at why it’s important to plan for the new year. Setting goals for the new year will give you a sense of purpose; it will help you focus and direct your limited time and energy towards what’s really important; and it will motivate and energise you to achieve something that is […]
Why it’s important to plan for the new year
Taking the time to think ahead to the new year is the best way to set yourself up for success with clear and meaningful goals along with a plan for how you’re going to achieve them. “What, already?” I hear you say. In case you haven’t noticed, we’re already in the middle of November and […]
How to stay ahead of your competition in your business
When you’re first starting out in your business, it’s easy to get distracted and disheartened by all the competition that’s already out there. “There are so many others already doing this,” “There are no new ideas,” “It’s all been done before,” “How can I possibly compete when I’m just starting out?” The risk is that […]
How not to starve while working on your dream
We’ve all heard of the ‘starving artist’, how pursuing your passion can never make you rich, and that 9 in 10 businesses will fail. At the other end of the spectrum, we see the massive success stories of the Richard Bransons and Elon Musks of the world, as well as being bombarded by ads on […]
How to balance a full-time job with a new business start-up
One question that often comes up in the context of leaving your corporate job and setting up your own business is this: Is it better to quit your job cold turkey so that you can be fully focused on developing the business, or is it better to build a business alongside your job? The truth […]