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A passion for what you do
21 November 2011
A recent client project reminds Richard Grafton that without a real passion for what you do it’s hard to maintain the drive for success when the going gets tough...
Turning ambitions into reality
26 September 2011
In many instances, business owners already have ideas and ambitions in their head, but the tricky part is turning these ambitions into reality. Richard Grafton talks through some of the key consideration to making this happen...
Intrapreneurs - why organisations need them
19 September 2011
Organisations need intrapreneurs to keep its market position, retain existing customers and attract new ones. Melissa Grafton explains what they can add to an organisation...
Why taking a break is crucial – and possible
5 September 2011
It’s so easy to get caught in the work cycle and lose sight of the importance of taking a break. Anita Weyland explores why going on holiday is must for all entrepreneurs....
Plan for your exit at the start
15 August 2011
Owner entrepreneurs should have the end picture in mind at the outset to make sure the business is set up in the best way for the owner to maximise the return from all their initial investment. The exit strategy must be a key component to the overall strategy. Melissa Grafton outlines some points to consider ...
5 reasons not to be an entrepreneur
25 July 2011
From watching Dragons' Den and The Apprentice you may believe that anyone can try being an entrepreneur, but not everyone is cut out for the stress, the risk taking or has what it takes to make it a success. Richard Grafton lists 5 reasons for not trying to be an entrepreneur...
Why bother with a business strategy?
18 July 2011
You may ask, “surely any entrepreneurial business leader just knows where they want to get to and what to do next?” So why bother writing it down? Without a business strategy, how do you know where you are trying to go? Without knowing where you are trying to go, how can you set a plan to get there?...
Social Entrepreneurs need management and leadership skills
11 July 2011
In the emerging social enterprises the absence of the conventional capital-based business model does not negate the need for leadership skills and good management. David Clayton-Smith talk more about four key areas...
What's holding you back?
4 July 2011
Many entrepreneurs don't have enough good people in their business to succeed like they could. Anita Weyland ponders on what might be the reason for this...
Tweeting for business
24 June 2011
Social media use seems to be getting well established when it comes to businesses engaging with their consumers but what about the world of business to business communication? Richard Grafton shares his thoughts on keeping the human touch…...
Can a cut in the VAT rate help your business?
21 June 2011
In a recent speech by the shadow chancellor, Ed Balls proposed an emergency cut in the VAT rate to boost the economy, but can this really help?...
Budget 2011: What help does it offer entrepreneurs?
29 March 2011
The chancellor expects that significant growth for the UK economy will come from small and entrepreneurial businesses. But they need investment to grow. Several measures were introduced to help stimulate further investment......
Perfect Planning
18 January 2011
Entrepreneurs must have a robust realistic business plan to convince investors that theirs will be a sound investment......
Three things you must control in your business
5 December 2010
Entrepreneurial businesses can fail to meet their potential (or just plain fail) without the right business controls. Richard Grafton explains the main business controls required....
Too young to be an entrepreneur?
5 December 2010
Richard Grafton reports on a survey which finds the entrepreneurial spirit very much alive in UK school children...