Entrepreneurship journey
Entrepreneurship journey Research shows many of us want to control our own destinies. We want to make our own decisions...
Entrepreneurship journey Research shows many of us want to control our own destinies. We want to make our own decisions...
Enjoy the ride Life is like a roller coaster according to the an old saying, you have to enjoy the...
The golden rule This is one of rules that I try to go by, it does not come naturally for...
Do the little things I have written previously about dreaming big. There are several books about the need to not...
We are only limited by our imagination It is often said that there are no limits except the ones that...
Hustle like mad- the 50 cent story Life is tough for most of us, but as soon as we start...
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 A few months ago, I read a posting on social media about a...
The giants amongst us The Henley Regatta The last week of June to the first weekend of July ( 28th...
If not friends, then better enemies Lessons from books I read a lot of books and thanks to audio books,...
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 ‘We don’t stop playing because we grow old, we grow old because we stop playing’-...
From slavery to millionaire Slavery has to be the most barbaric act by human against their fellow humans. If you...
The book by Orison Swett Marden ‘ How to Succeed’. What is your definition of success? Success is the...
Life as puzzles Life in general can sometimes feel like endless puzzles. They can feel complicated, but once you know...
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 by Daniel Coyle The Talent Code is a fantastic book about how talents can...
One life, one opportunity In a world where most people aspire to be known. It is important for the rest...
Financial crimes and how not to fall victim I write a lot about the need to save money and...
Teaching children about managing their money better Money is an important resource that can lead to stress and anxiety in...
Innovation driven by COVID-19 Necessity is the mother of invention I have written at length about the issues caused by...
A new mode of transportation? Its been a while since a completely new mode of transportation has been found. Have...
Rich and humble Most entrepreneurs believe that part of the gains of success is to spend the money they have...
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...
The experiment Curt Richter in the 1950’s performed experiments on mice. It was by all standards a very gruesome and...
Looking after money The old saying is true that money makes the world go round. As we start the new...
Hidden treasures One of the most influential books that I have read is ‘secret of the ages’ by Robert Collier....
Picture of Warren Buffet and Mrs Blumkin (from Businessinsider.com) Early life Mrs Rose Blumkin was a Russian immigrant to the...
Picture courtesy of Brattleboro Reformer | AP Photo Who was Ronald Read? If you have never heard of Ronald Read,...
Multiple sources of income and making investments One of the questions I get asked a lot is how to generate...
No money down? Most of us want to own our companies. But starting a business is risky, so imagine buying...
What are NFT and Metaverse? We are now aware of Cryptocurrencies and the perceived opportunities this new mode of exchange...
Robin Hood Market- Robbing the investors to get rich? Robbin Hood Market, the US based online share buying platform is...
The 'not so secret millionaires' We can guess if our friends or neighbours are millionaires. They dress rich and buy...
Who was Wilma Rudolph? There are many stories of people who have gone beyond expectations due to their determination. Wilma...
The classic ‘Acres of diamonds’ The classic book 'Aces of diamonds is a wonderful book that teaches great lessons. Russell...
Auto pilot to the petrol station Not sure what happened on this strange Monday a few weeks ago. I was...
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 than you. As we start another year, I hope...
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 A few weeks ago, we discussed marketing, advertising and branding by companies in class....
Those who inspire As a teacher, I am always in search of stories that will inspire me as well as...
Managing stress Great class session this week about resilience and hanging in there during the tough times. We all have...
Formula 1 fan I am a huge Lewis Hamilton (LH44) fan and like all his fans, I want him to...
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 Who was Andrew Carnegie? The great 20th century industrialist and one of the...
Shobha above taking the delivery of the Lamborghini The best car collection on campus? This week, we discussed the different...
A life of purpose A life lived for the main purpose of making money is not a fulfilling life. Such...
'Read all about it' This is another piece about my 'Life on campus'. There are some moments in life that...
The pandemic lesson There are several reasons why entrepreneurs need to be resilient. The pandemic has led to unwanted attention...
Life on campus I loved life on university campuses as a student. Now as a teacher, its even more fun...
Being quiet despite the challenges It can be very challenging for the quiet entrepreneurs to make it in a world...
COP 26 and saving the environment Just in case you have been wondering, COP 26 is the 26th annual conference...
Why education is important? Education makes a difference in today's world. If I have my way, education will not only...
Great black women entrepreneurs This month is about the celebration of Black people in the UK. In this blog, we...
How do we generate new business ideas? The first rule of entrepreneurship is that entrepreneurs solve problems. This is what...
Entrepreneurs help others Entrepreneurship is not only about individual success, but also about helping others who are less fortunate. Entrepreneurs...
Entrepreneurs see opportunities where others may see problems. The difference between entrepreneurship and business ownership is really about opportunism. Entrepreneurs...
The lessons from the greatest entrepreneurs We always want to learn from the people who lived before us or at...
The dynamic entrepreneur There have been so many things written about entrepreneurs. We all love the stories of great ideas...
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 walker Helen Keller was a pioneer advocate for disabled and marginalized people across the world....
Entrepreneurship is about leadership and endurance Endurance is about the ability to continue when things get really tough. Most entrepreneurs...
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...
How to find more time Making the best use of time Time is the most precious thing for everyone, even...
Entrepreneurs with a winning mindset The lesson from the entrepreneurs mindset by James Moore. We will be going through some...
Your why will drive you during tough times As entrepreneurs, we can sometimes be at a loss in finding our...
Creative entrepreneurs Why do we need creative entrepreneurs? Don’t just have an idea, develop a fantastic one that blows minds...
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 In the beginning As someone who is interested in entrepreneurship, I believe there is so...
The purpose There is no doubt in the popularity of entrepreneurship. What is the purpose of you becoming an entrepreneur?...
Financing business ventures Financing a business venture and understanding your numbers are some of the critical issues facing new business...
The flexibility of entrepreneurship Side hustle will be a new way of living in the post pandemic world. As we...
Sometimes a team can succeed better Being an entrepreneur can be a lonely job. Having to run your own business...
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 Badass This is a second in my series about the lessons from my business...
Passion alone may not enough to be a Badass entrepreneur A couple of weeks ago, I asked if you wanted...
Why successful entrepreneurship Many people want to become successful entrepreneurs, but only a handful manage to make it. The most...
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 ongoing pandemic has created a lot of problems and issues for many people and families....
Increase Your Entrepreneur Earnings A successful entrepreneurial business has several parts, yet it always starts with the understanding of your...
The opportunities Let us assume you have an excellent idea but you are unsure if it is doable or not....
No matter where you live, education can now be accessible by almost anyone (of course you need the internet and...
What is in a customized rug or mat? Have you ever wondered why you did not think of a simple...
As many parents know, keeping children safe is of paramount importance. So as children return back to school this week...
The UK Prime Minister; Boris Johnson confessed on Monday 8th February 2021 that it will take months, if not years...
What is culture? Culture is an important part of our lives, but we rarely link it to economic development. It...
As a teacher, the pandemic creates additional stress for students' well-being as well as their educational needs. Whilst the health...
The reason we teach When you read articles and watch the news about badly behaved kids, you may wonder why...
Importance of support outside of the classroom More disruptions announced for return of children back to school in January 2021....
The dream and the plan ahead As you set your plans for 2021, after the battering of 2020, let me...
University campus It has been over three months since universities resumed but even now some international students are still trickling...
Old habits die hard The old method of learning assumes that the teacher is the fountain of knowledge. Studies have...
Teaching online Most of us prefer what we know, the traditional or preferred method of doing things. They are comfortable...
Participative or Active Blended learning More teachings and trainings than ever before are going totake place online. It is therefore...
Innovation It is impossible to have economic development unless we have new ways or processes. This will help to increase...
Things may not always work out the way we plan it. There are always challenges and I sometimes could feel...
Spending and budgeting plans are not many people's favourite topics and definitely not everyone’s. Even bank executives have issues in...
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? Bookkeeping and accounting refer to the gathering, processing and reporting of financial information used in...
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 Summary: Many people want to save money, without changing their lifestyle. Below...
Money management crisis during the pandemic Do you have sleepless nights due to money worries? Are you being harassed or...
The importance of managing money for students Money is an important part of modern times, just as important is how...
The graph shows the relationship between GDP and life expectancy in Sub-Sahara-Africa from 1960 to 2019 The information shows that...
The 2020 Pandemic has had a great effect on people and economies across the world The rate of infections differs...
Corona deaths by regions from the first death 11th January to 14th May 2020. Please keep safe. There are not...
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, sing like no one is listening I have written a few articles about the...
Is there a link between 5g and Covid-19? Communication is a critical part of the modern world. There have been...
You may be able to take advantage of some Discounted Training courses The Lesson One lesson from the current pandemic...
The new world A new paradigm signifies a new way of doing things. We cannot resolve our problems by thinking...
Investment Options On the 11th March 2020, the UK's central bank; the Bank of England reduced the bank interest rate...
Why the MBA? The MBA is one of the most prestigious business degrees. Many senior managers, potential senior managers...
Failing forward but gracefully. The Corona Virus or Covid-19 and the subsequent lockdowns of countries and cities have given...
Motivation Many of us must watch with interest and sometimes bewilderment how some of the greatest sportsmen and women can...
The Covid-19 issue There was the story of a boy who cried 'wolf' too many times that when he finally...
The principle Mastermind principles originated from Napoleon Hill’s book ‘Think and grow rich' . It is about like minded...
The current Coronavirus pandemic (Feb/March 2020) has taught us a lesson about the importance of doing things on line. Nothing...
Unchartered waters The current Coronavirus is a massive threat to everyone and by the time the virus is under...
The principle A journey of a thousand miles viewed ahead looks difficult if not impossible, but if you only think...
The importance of start-ups Start-ups are important for innovation and new business development. For those starting new businesses, they need...
The Essence of Time There is an old saying that time waits for no one. Time is the most precious...
Silence can be golden In this new world of social media and with everyone trying to outdo the other...
The importance of reading Reading or any form of knowledge acquisition is important to entrepreneurs in particular. Knowledge allows us...
The right team first The business book “Good to Great” by Jim Collins has to be one of the most...
Leadership Sometimes it is difficult to keep all the jewels in the crown. The lesson from the UK Royal...
Life lesson from a poem The poem by Benjamin Franklin “ for the want of a nail....’ signifies the...
Leading by example Not every leader is an entrepreneur and not entrepreneur is a leader. But entrepreneurs must have good...
The journey If you see life itself is a journey or a adventure. Never give up when you have...
Why training? Training is a way of learning new things or methods, from the trainees point to view, but it...
Business failures More than 80% of adults want to start their own businesses, but only 5% of them actually make...
Transportation Most mega cities have problems of transporting people without gridlock. This problem is worse in most mega cities...
The challenges One of the biggest challenges that entrepreneurs face is being able to review and get feedback on...
Past system The current system of education was designed over 100 years ago. We need a new education for...
The Plan for the year ahead The year 2020 should signify more than just your ability to see clearly...
Small but critical Small business are important to all economies, they employ more than 80% of staff. They also...
Education for children The World Bank believes that over 265 million children under the age of 10 are unable...
Why public speaking is good Presentation skill are important leadership and management skills. The ability to articulate and present our...
The environment One of the lessons of the last few years is about the need to look after the environment....
Property bargains Property is big business, even better when they are cheaper. Everyone loves to pay less for things they...
Why getting rid of poverty is important Poverty must play on all our minds. This is where some people...
Air travel affects the environment Some of the busiest airports see up to 10 million people a year. There...
Making the best of remittances The World bank estimated that that there are around 258 million people who live...
Wishing for something One of the most interesting developments I ever had in my career was when I told my...
Every year, the world celebrates day because of the importance of the profession to all of our future. The world...
The organisers of protests like the those trying to save the environment have a great point and I believe more...
Why entrepreneurs Over the last 30 years, the importance of entrepreneurs and entrepreneurship has come to prominence. Prior to...
Many people have criticised the current education system as being out of date. Some have gone as far as saying...
For anyone interested in turning their hobbies into their work, no one is a better example than Sam Chui. Sam...