Hustle like mad- the 50 cent story 
The university is a bastion of freedom 
The giants amongst us 
If not friends…. lesson from the Rapper; 50 cents 
Hustle like mad- the 50 cent story
Hustle like mad- the 50 cent story Life is tough for most of us, but as soon as we start...
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The people who build innovative things for fun
Those who build Some of the most spectacular products were made out of people’s search for things, their passion or...
The university is a bastion of freedom
The university is a bastion of freedom A few months ago, I read a posting on social media about a...
The giants amongst us
The giants amongst us The Henley Regatta The last week of June to the first weekend of July ( 28th...
If not friends…. lesson from the Rapper; 50 cents
If not friends, then better enemies Lessons from books I read a lot of books and thanks to audio books,...
Let your belief drive you
Be driven by your belief There is great power in believing that everything is possible. Whatever we can imagine, we...
Never retire, never grow old
Never retire, never grow old ‘We don’t stop playing because we grow old, we grow old because we stop playing’-...
From slavery to millionaire
From slavery to millionaire Slavery has to be the most barbaric act by human against their fellow humans. If you...
How to succeed by Orison Swett Marden
The book by Orison Swett Marden ‘ How to Succeed’. What is your definition of success? Success is the...
Life challenges are puzzles
Life as puzzles Life in general can sometimes feel like endless puzzles. They can feel complicated, but once you know...
Set your goals then multiply by 10
Setting goals. Setting goals is one of the things that humans can do whilst other animals are just incapable of...
The lesson from the Talent code
The lesson from the Talent code by Daniel Coyle The Talent Code is a fantastic book about how talents can...
Fight a good fight
One life, one opportunity In a world where most people aspire to be known. It is important for the rest...
How not to be a victim of financial crime
Financial crimes and how not to fall victim I write a lot about the need to save money and...
Teaching children about money management
Teaching children about managing their money better Money is an important resource that can lead to stress and anxiety in...
Necessity driving invention
Innovation driven by COVID-19 Necessity is the mother of invention I have written at length about the issues caused by...
Hyper Loop-a new mode of transportation?
A new mode of transportation? Its been a while since a completely new mode of transportation has been found. Have...
Rich and humble
Rich and humble Most entrepreneurs believe that part of the gains of success is to spend the money they have...
The lesson from Cornelius Vanderbilt
https://www.google.com/imgres?imgurl=https%3A%2F%2Fupload.wikimedia.org%2Fwikipedia%2Fcommons%2F5%2F57%2FCornelius_Vanderbilt_Daguerrotype2.jpg&imgrefurl=https%3A%2F%2Fen.wikipedia.org%2Fwiki%2FCornelius_Vanderbilt&tbnid=xx-Mz8QaLWijoM&vet=12ahUKEwjV86LCs8H2AhXA_bsIHbenDMEQMygAegUIARDbAQ..i&docid=juu-mg1bQBd8PM&w=2026&h=2705&q=cornelius%20vanderbilt&hl=en&ved=2ahUKEwjV86LCs8H2AhXA_bsIHbenDMEQMygAegUIARDbAQ The commodore Cornelius Vanderbilt aka The Commodore was born in 1794. His parents were not rich by any stretch...
Richter’s experiment of hope
The experiment Curt Richter in the 1950’s performed experiments on mice. It was by all standards a very gruesome and...
Importance of looking after your money
Looking after money The old saying is true that money makes the world go round. As we start the new...
The hidden treasures in classic books
Hidden treasures One of the most influential books that I have read is ‘secret of the ages’ by Robert Collier....
The Lesson from Mrs Blumkin
Picture of Warren Buffet and Mrs Blumkin (from Businessinsider.com) Early life Mrs Rose Blumkin was a Russian immigrant to the...
The lesson from Ronald Read
Picture courtesy of Brattleboro Reformer | AP Photo Who was Ronald Read? If you have never heard of Ronald Read,...
Multiple sources of income
Multiple sources of income and making investments One of the questions I get asked a lot is how to generate...
The secret of buying a company with no money down
No money down? Most of us want to own our companies. But starting a business is risky, so imagine buying...
Are opportunities in NFT and Metaverse-the next big things?
What are NFT and Metaverse? We are now aware of Cryptocurrencies and the perceived opportunities this new mode of exchange...
Robin Hood Market- The Princes of thieves?
Robin Hood Market- Robbing the investors to get rich? Robbin Hood Market, the US based online share buying platform is...
The secret millionaires ‘in the fast lane’
The 'not so secret millionaires' We can guess if our friends or neighbours are millionaires. They dress rich and buy...
The Wilma Rudolph story
Who was Wilma Rudolph? There are many stories of people who have gone beyond expectations due to their determination. Wilma...
The lessons from ‘acres of diamonds’
The classic ‘Acres of diamonds’ The classic book 'Aces of diamonds is a wonderful book that teaches great lessons. Russell...
Have you ever had one of those days?
Auto pilot to the petrol station Not sure what happened on this strange Monday a few weeks ago. I was...
6 CHARACTERISTICS OF SUCCESSFUL WOMEN ENTREPRENEURS
What makes successful women entrepreneurs different? What personality characteristics or behaviours do successful women entrepreneurs have in common? Women are...
Be the expert-no one has more interest in your success
Be the expert- no one has more interest in your success than you. As we start another year, I hope...
What is your ‘One thing’?
What is your ‘one thing’? The power to focus on just one thing is essential. ‘The one thing’ is the...
Brand loyalty on a new level
Brand loyalty on a new level A few weeks ago, we discussed marketing, advertising and branding by companies in class....
Special people who inspire
Those who inspire As a teacher, I am always in search of stories that will inspire me as well as...
Managing stress at university or in life
Managing stress Great class session this week about resilience and hanging in there during the tough times. We all have...
Lesson from Lewis Hamilton
Formula 1 fan I am a huge Lewis Hamilton (LH44) fan and like all his fans, I want him to...
Students running their virtual bicycle companies
Students working as a team Running a virtual bicycle company It is never easy running a business as most entrepreneurs...
The empire of business by Andrew Carnegie
The empire of business by Andrew Carnegie Who was Andrew Carnegie? The great 20th century industrialist and one of the...
The teacher who gave away his Ferrari, Lamborghini and Bugatti
Shobha above taking the delivery of the Lamborghini The best car collection on campus? This week, we discussed the different...
Entrepreneurship lesson from Ebenezer Scrooge
A life of purpose A life lived for the main purpose of making money is not a fulfilling life. Such...
The day I nearly ‘murdered’ Emily Sande’s song in class
'Read all about it' This is another piece about my 'Life on campus'. There are some moments in life that...
Entrepreneurs must be resilient
The pandemic lesson There are several reasons why entrepreneurs need to be resilient. The pandemic has led to unwanted attention...
Life on campus- Are you kidding me?
Life on campus I loved life on university campuses as a student. Now as a teacher, its even more fun...
Humility in the face of noise- the quiet entrepreneurs
Being quiet despite the challenges It can be very challenging for the quiet entrepreneurs to make it in a world...
COP 26- Saving the environment must be personal
COP 26 and saving the environment Just in case you have been wondering, COP 26 is the 26th annual conference...
Affordable and free education without boundaries
Why education is important? Education makes a difference in today's world. If I have my way, education will not only...
Remembering the achievement of great black women entrepreneurs
Great black women entrepreneurs This month is about the celebration of Black people in the UK. In this blog, we...
Ways of generating new ideas
How do we generate new business ideas? The first rule of entrepreneurship is that entrepreneurs solve problems. This is what...
Entrepreneurs help others
Entrepreneurs help others Entrepreneurship is not only about individual success, but also about helping others who are less fortunate. Entrepreneurs...
Entrepreneurship is about opportunities
Entrepreneurs see opportunities where others may see problems. The difference between entrepreneurship and business ownership is really about opportunism. Entrepreneurs...
The great entrepreneurs
The lessons from the greatest entrepreneurs We always want to learn from the people who lived before us or at...
Be a dynamic entrepreneur
The dynamic entrepreneur There have been so many things written about entrepreneurs. We all love the stories of great ideas...
Experience of working for world class companies
Be world class Many ambitious people want to work for large international organisations. I understand the reason for doing so....
Helen Keller and the miracle worker
Helen Keller and the miracle walker Helen Keller was a pioneer advocate for disabled and marginalized people across the world....
Leadership and Endurance for success
Entrepreneurship is about leadership and endurance Endurance is about the ability to continue when things get really tough. Most entrepreneurs...
Bertha Benz-the trail blazer that got the world moving
Bertha Benz-the genius behind cars https://enterprise.official.academy/#!profile/WmeE0/ There is a surprise song at the end of the article. Just in case...
Finding and managing time
How to find more time Making the best use of time Time is the most precious thing for everyone, even...
The winning mindset
Entrepreneurs with a winning mindset The lesson from the entrepreneurs mindset by James Moore. We will be going through some...
What is your why?
Your why will drive you during tough times As entrepreneurs, we can sometimes be at a loss in finding our...
The creative entrepreneurs
Creative entrepreneurs Why do we need creative entrepreneurs? Don’t just have an idea, develop a fantastic one that blows minds...
Shovels and gold rush
Selling shovels during a gold rush Whilst majority are prospecting, sell them shovels The expression "sell shovels during the gold...
Lessons from the greatest entrepreneurs
Lessons from the greatest entrepreneurs In the beginning As someone who is interested in entrepreneurship, I believe there is so...
The purpose of entrepreneurship
The purpose There is no doubt in the popularity of entrepreneurship. What is the purpose of you becoming an entrepreneur?...
Financing business ventures
Financing business ventures Financing a business venture and understanding your numbers are some of the critical issues facing new business...
Side hustle your way to success
The flexibility of entrepreneurship Side hustle will be a new way of living in the post pandemic world. As we...
Why a team can succeed better
Sometimes a team can succeed better Being an entrepreneur can be a lonely job. Having to run your own business...
Experience of working at billion dollar companies
What it takes to work for a large organisation I was part of the most successful IT outsourcing winning team...
Passion alone does not make you a Badass entrepreneur
Passion alone does not make you Badass This is a second in my series about the lessons from my business...
How to be a Badass entrepreneur
Passion alone may not enough to be a Badass entrepreneur A couple of weeks ago, I asked if you wanted...
10 reasons to become a successful entrepreneur
Why successful entrepreneurship Many people want to become successful entrepreneurs, but only a handful manage to make it. The most...
Are you a Badass entrepreneur?
Badass entrepreneur? Let us start by finding out what it means to be a Badass entrepreneur? The Urban dictionary definition...
The Pandemic and entrepreneurs
The pandemic and entrepreneurs The ongoing pandemic has created a lot of problems and issues for many people and families....
How to Increase Your Earnings
Increase Your Entrepreneur Earnings A successful entrepreneurial business has several parts, yet it always starts with the understanding of your...
Entrepreneurship opportunities
The opportunities Let us assume you have an excellent idea but you are unsure if it is doable or not....
Top universities offering free courses
No matter where you live, education can now be accessible by almost anyone (of course you need the internet and...
A customized rug or mat?
What is in a customized rug or mat? Have you ever wondered why you did not think of a simple...
Keeping children safe and educated during the pandemic
As many parents know, keeping children safe is of paramount importance. So as children return back to school this week...
Tough times demand courage and action
The UK Prime Minister; Boris Johnson confessed on Monday 8th February 2021 that it will take months, if not years...
Culture is an important element in economic development
What is culture? Culture is an important part of our lives, but we rarely link it to economic development. It...
Finding the Pot of Gold
As a teacher, the pandemic creates additional stress for students' well-being as well as their educational needs. Whilst the health...
Teachers’ moments of pride
The reason we teach When you read articles and watch the news about badly behaved kids, you may wonder why...
Education with no child left behind
Importance of support outside of the classroom More disruptions announced for return of children back to school in January 2021....
Dream no small dream…
The dream and the plan ahead As you set your plans for 2021, after the battering of 2020, let me...
Will university campuses be the same again?
University campus It has been over three months since universities resumed but even now some international students are still trickling...
Learning in a fun and collaborative way
Old habits die hard The old method of learning assumes that the teacher is the fountain of knowledge. Studies have...
Challenges and fun of online teaching
Teaching online Most of us prefer what we know, the traditional or preferred method of doing things. They are comfortable...
The benefits of participative learning
Participative or Active Blended learning More teachings and trainings than ever before are going totake place online. It is therefore...
Innovation is key to economic development
Innovation It is impossible to have economic development unless we have new ways or processes. This will help to increase...
Teaching lesson of the week
Things may not always work out the way we plan it. There are always challenges and I sometimes could feel...
How to become your own Financial Director
Spending and budgeting plans are not many people's favourite topics and definitely not everyone’s. Even bank executives have issues in...
Impact of diabetes on families and businesses
Normally we discuss entrepreneurship and finance, but this article is about the well-being of people, especially entrepreneurs and their families....
What Is Bookkeeping / Accounting?
What Is Bookkeeping / Accounting? Bookkeeping and accounting refer to the gathering, processing and reporting of financial information used in...
Aviation heroes
Man's best invention The current pandemic (April 2020) got me worried about the safety of planes that are not in...
Brilliant, but simple money saving tips on entertainment
Brilliant, but simple Money Saving Tips on entertainment Summary: Many people want to save money, without changing their lifestyle. Below...
Money management crisis during the pandemic
Money management crisis during the pandemic Do you have sleepless nights due to money worries? Are you being harassed or...
Managing money for students
The importance of managing money for students Money is an important part of modern times, just as important is how...
The relationship between life expectancy and GDP per person
The graph shows the relationship between GDP and life expectancy in Sub-Sahara-Africa from 1960 to 2019 The information shows that...
Covid-19 infection cases in the most serious countries
The 2020 Pandemic has had a great effect on people and economies across the world The rate of infections differs...
The painful corona data
Corona deaths by regions from the first death 11th January to 14th May 2020. Please keep safe. There are not...
Interesting information about world population
Interesting data about population using Flourish studio for analysis The 10 largest countries in Africa by population from 1960 to...
Dance like no one is watching
Dance like no one is watching, sing like no one is listening I have written a few articles about the...
The threat of 5g, Covid-19 and conspiracy theories
Is there a link between 5g and Covid-19? Communication is a critical part of the modern world. There have been...
The future is Online training
You may be able to take advantage of some Discounted Training courses The Lesson One lesson from the current pandemic...
A New Paradigm
The new world A new paradigm signifies a new way of doing things. We cannot resolve our problems by thinking...
Properties as investment options again
Investment Options On the 11th March 2020, the UK's central bank; the Bank of England reduced the bank interest rate...
Why study for an MBA
Why the MBA? The MBA is one of the most prestigious business degrees. Many senior managers, potential senior managers...
“Failing forward’ by John Maxwell
Failing forward but gracefully. The Corona Virus or Covid-19 and the subsequent lockdowns of countries and cities have given...
Finding the motivation during tough times
Motivation Many of us must watch with interest and sometimes bewilderment how some of the greatest sportsmen and women can...
Covid-19 and crying “wolf” too many times
The Covid-19 issue There was the story of a boy who cried 'wolf' too many times that when he finally...
The mastermind principle of success
The principle Mastermind principles originated from Napoleon Hill’s book ‘Think and grow rich' . It is about like minded...
Online learning and Training
The current Coronavirus pandemic (Feb/March 2020) has taught us a lesson about the importance of doing things on line. Nothing...
The Corona Virus- threats and opportunities
Unchartered waters The current Coronavirus is a massive threat to everyone and by the time the virus is under...
The importance of thinking only of the next mile
The principle A journey of a thousand miles viewed ahead looks difficult if not impossible, but if you only think...
The secret of success for start-ups
The importance of start-ups Start-ups are important for innovation and new business development. For those starting new businesses, they need...
Spending Time wisely
The Essence of Time There is an old saying that time waits for no one. Time is the most precious...
The serenity of silence
Silence can be golden In this new world of social media and with everyone trying to outdo the other...
The importance of reading the right books
The importance of reading Reading or any form of knowledge acquisition is important to entrepreneurs in particular. Knowledge allows us...
Small to Great
The right team first The business book “Good to Great” by Jim Collins has to be one of the most...
Leadership lesson from the Royal family
Leadership Sometimes it is difficult to keep all the jewels in the crown. The lesson from the UK Royal...
“For the want of a nail….”Doing the little things
Life lesson from a poem The poem by Benjamin Franklin “ for the want of a nail....’ signifies the...
Entrepreneurs lead by examples
Leading by example Not every leader is an entrepreneur and not entrepreneur is a leader. But entrepreneurs must have good...
Never give up
The journey If you see life itself is a journey or a adventure. Never give up when you have...
The importance of Training
Why training? Training is a way of learning new things or methods, from the trainees point to view, but it...
Past mistakes do not define you
Business failures More than 80% of adults want to start their own businesses, but only 5% of them actually make...
Entrepreneurs solve problems
Transportation Most mega cities have problems of transporting people without gridlock. This problem is worse in most mega cities...
Helping entrepreneurs to fulfil their dreams
The challenges One of the biggest challenges that entrepreneurs face is being able to review and get feedback on...
Education fit for kings and queens
Past system The current system of education was designed over 100 years ago. We need a new education for...
The 2020 vision
The Plan for the year ahead The year 2020 should signify more than just your ability to see clearly...
Management consulting for small businesses
Small but critical Small business are important to all economies, they employ more than 80% of staff. They also...
The importance of education for children
Education for children The World Bank believes that over 265 million children under the age of 10 are unable...
Public Presentation skills
Why public speaking is good Presentation skill are important leadership and management skills. The ability to articulate and present our...
The environment is big business
The environment One of the lessons of the last few years is about the need to look after the environment....
Property bargains
Property bargains Property is big business, even better when they are cheaper. Everyone loves to pay less for things they...
Poverty Eradication
Why getting rid of poverty is important Poverty must play on all our minds. This is where some people...
The environment and air travel
Air travel affects the environment Some of the busiest airports see up to 10 million people a year. There...
Making the best of remittances
Making the best of remittances The World bank estimated that that there are around 258 million people who live...
Be careful what you wish for
Wishing for something One of the most interesting developments I ever had in my career was when I told my...
World Teachers’ day
Every year, the world celebrates day because of the importance of the profession to all of our future. The world...
Entrepreneurship and the Extinction Protestors
The organisers of protests like the those trying to save the environment have a great point and I believe more...
Why we need entrepreneurs
Why entrepreneurs Over the last 30 years, the importance of entrepreneurs and entrepreneurship has come to prominence. Prior to...
Entrepreneurship in schools
Many people have criticised the current education system as being out of date. Some have gone as far as saying...
A passion for Aviation- Sam Chui
For anyone interested in turning their hobbies into their work, no one is a better example than Sam Chui. Sam...
The importance of financial health check
Health check It is normal these days to get a reminder from the doctor or dentist to come in...
Lessons from the G.O.A.T’s
The term GOAT ( Greatest of all times) is normally reserved for the very best in their fields and...
Humility in Business
In one of my internet searches, I found a speech by Mr Mahindra of Mahindra Rise group. The speech...
The Alton Towers experience
One of the most difficult businesses to have is that of entertainment, there are variations in time and place of...
The beat goes on
There are different ways to make money and with unemployment for young people at its highest in most countries, many...