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While starting a business is never easy, gender is one additional obstacle that women entrepreneurs face when trying to succeed in the business world, which can still be something of an “old boys’ club.”
The Mayor of London, Boris Johnson is today helping to deliver hundreds of new apprenticeships and jobs for young people in the hospitality industry. The Mayor has joined forces with the British Hospitality Association (BHA) to host a City Hall ‘Hospitality Conversation’ bringing together business executives from companies including Nando’s, Whitbread and Costa and matching … Read more
If you’re an entrepreneur, you’re well aware that your brain is consistently running ten different ways and feeling like a chicken with your head cut off is nothing new.
Entrepreneurship is the key to the future success of South Africa’s economy:
James Caan – August 5 2014 Serial Entrepreneur and Investor in People with Passion In my experience the very best companies are the ones that have an entrepreneurial streak running right through the very core of the business. By that I mean every individual involved, no matter what role or level of seniority they happen … Read more
True champions combine high focus with high energy – not one or t’other. They should be programmed not only to fit in but to perform as well. Like missiles, they need to be charged up with fuel, pointed in the right direction, launched and allowed to fly. But, to get the best out of your … Read more
Change is not fun, and people are resistant to it. So, when you become convinced that change is necessary, implement it wholeheartedly. And, in doing so, be tough, then nice – not the other way around. It has to be that way, because scepticism about change is both deep rooted and well founded…and the benefits … Read more
Hunt down office drudge in tasks and people and get rid of it – ruthlessly and relentlessly. If you don’t know where to find it…ask, and you will be told. Anybody who appears to be working hard is probably drudge-focused and should more than likely be shown the door. Once you have ‘un-drudged’ automate. That’s … Read more
Entrepreneur and former Dragon’s Den investor James Caan, a recent visitor to BizNews, has given us the nod to feature some of the wisdom and guidance he dispenses around the world to aspirant entrepreneurs and small and medium enterprises. The right attitude and approach are vital to achieving success, says James. He calls it “A … Read more
Every position in an organisation – all the way up to CEO – should have a Primary Measurable Objective (PMO) that is clearly defined and understood… and, above all, adhered to says Mario Pretorius in his latest daily tip on successful corporate management. PMO provides not only structure to an organisation but also a pathway … Read more