Moving Into a Changing World with Confidence
This week we have all been presented with the idea of a new and unexpectedly positive future.
David Cameron and Nick Clegg have torn up the rule book and shown the world that it is possible to change attitudes and ideas, hearts and minds, within a very short time.
The coalition may not last. But that does not matter. It is definitely going to be worth a try » more
Do You Have Your Own Backup System?
A few years ago we had a massive problem with the computer system in our publishing offices and for several days we were unable to send any emails.
Some employees were unable to do any work at all during those few days. Everything they needed – every contact number, every address, every piece of data they were working on - was inside their machines and completely inaccessible .» more
Money, Money, Money
It's an uncomfortable truth but we are not going to have as much money in the future as we have felt we had in the past.
I use the word 'felt' because money is really an illusion.
No matter what we actually own - or do not own - there are some days when we feel richer than other days. » more
There Has Never Been a Better Time to Start a Business
I have been keynote speaking to, chatting to and meeting with many entrepreneurs and portfolio workers in the last few weeks.
It has been uplifting and exhilarating. Many are finding it very hard to get their new businesses off the ground. Nevertheless they are finding the challenge very exciting and are willing to work as hard as they can in order to make things happen.
There has never been a better time for people to consider starting their own business or working on their own and building a portfolio career. » more
Multi-working Will Become the Norm
Last month I spoke at a business network for entrepreneurs and holistic practitioners in North London.
Before my presentation, members of the network introduced themselves to one another and talked briefly about their working lives.
What was particularly striking for me was how many people are now earning their living by doing two or more different kinds of work. » more
2010 - A Good Year for New Business Ideas
Yesterday I attended a conference for experienced and start-up entrepreneurs organised by Entrepreneurcountry.
Among the events on the programme, three people, Stephan Shakespeare of Yougov, Alastair Lukies of Monitise and Sahar Hashemi who founded CoffeeRepublic talked about their experiences growing their companies. » more
What Can We Expect Next Year
2009 has been a year of big changes.
You might still be living in the same home and working in the same job or in a similar job as you were twelve months ago.
Or you might have moved on to a new way of life or work.
But, whether you have experienced those moves or not, your attitude to life is unlikely to be the same as it was. » more
November is a busy month
November is usually a very busy month.
Consumers are planning and spending in preparation for the Christmas and New Year break.
Businesses are hoping for their best ever month. Sometimes November is just as good as December because the trading period is several days longer. » more
Aren't We the Lucky Ones
We are living in amazing times at the present moment.
Never, in the whole history of humanity, have human beings experienced the opportunities that we are presented with daily. » more
Enjoying the Unexpected
Regular readers of this newsletter will know that I am interested in new ideas, new experiences and new ways of earning money which might even be so enjoyable that they don’t feel like work.
Last week I was unexpectedly introduced to a fabulous new form of creativity. » more
