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...
Year: 2021
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...