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...
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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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Financing business ventures
Financing business ventures Financing a business venture and understanding your numbers are some of the critical issues facing new business...
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...
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...
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...
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....
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...
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...
What Is Bookkeeping / Accounting?
What Is Bookkeeping / Accounting? Bookkeeping and accounting refer to the gathering, processing and reporting of financial information used in...
Managing money for students
The importance of managing money for students Money is an important part of modern times, just as important is how...
Why study for an MBA
Why the MBA? The MBA is one of the most prestigious business degrees. Many senior managers, potential senior managers...
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...
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...
Entrepreneurs solve problems
Transportation Most mega cities have problems of transporting people without gridlock. This problem is worse in most mega cities...
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...
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...
Poverty Eradication
Why getting rid of poverty is important Poverty must play on all our minds. This is where some people...
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...
Entrepreneurship in schools
Many people have criticised the current education system as being out of date. Some have gone as far as saying...
Self motivation and Chasing your own greatness
The months of July and August each year are the months that most universities conduct their graduation ceremonies. I...
The future of education is learning with no barriers
In my earlier blog of 9th April 2019, I mentioned the changing landscape of education and training. The extent to...
“Blue sky thinking” is normal
Blue sky thinking On Saturday 10th September 2018, I conducted a workshop for a group of young people who were...