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5 companies that sold for billions not long after launching
Let me clarify upfront that this is not an article on how to get rich in seven easy steps. I'm just not a fan of that way of thinking – suggesting, as those articles do, that there is some sort of standard formula to follow in the pursuit of wealth. And also I am...
9 things that true leaders (should) never do
Note: This article also appeared in Entrepreneur Middle East, and can be viewed on the site here. A discussion about effective leadership must always leave the door open for the "howevers" and the "with the exception ofs". That's because no matter how tempting it is...
What to do when your business seems stuck
Note: This article also appeared in Entrepreneur Middle East, and can be viewed on the site here. It’s not uncommon for a business to begin to spin its wheels. For you company owners it will feel like you’re treading water, and while you may not wake up to it right...
What is “silent leadership” and can it work for you?
This article appeared in Entrepreneur Middle East and can also be viewed here. "Silent" is perhaps the last word you would expect to be associated with a successful leader. The business world is full of stories of bold, brash CEOs – from Henry Ford right through to...
What real discipline looks like
There are many factors at play that culminate in a sort of "perfect storm" of events when it comes to someone achieving greatness in their field: circumstance, innate talent, extreme intelligence, luck – to name but a few of the key ingredients....
What it’s like working for a startup
Note: This article also appeared in Entrepreneur Middle East, and can be viewed on the site here. In the not-so-distant past, the thought of leaving behind the relative comfort and security of a corporate job at an established company to join a young startup would not...
Simple formulas for coming up with the right business ideas
Note: This article also appeared in Entrepreneur Middle East, and can be viewed on the site here. The best business ideas are the ones staring us in the face. Yet despite this fact, many would-be entrepreneurs tie themselves up in knots trying to come up with the next...
4 quotes that tell us so much about how to be successful in business
Regular readers may remember my article from a few months back in which I compiled some of my favourite quotes. Because the piece was a big hit (one of our most read to date), I thought I'd once again round up some favourite words from leaders and great minds...
The absolutely huge business opportunities in virtual reality
Note: This article also appeared in Entrepreneur Middle East, and can be viewed on the site here. Although virtual reality was already creating its fair share of buzz, When Facebook acquired Oculus VR back in March 2014, it was a statement the business world heard...
If I had to prioritise business to do’s, this is how I’d do it
Note: This article also appeared in Entrepreneur Middle East, and can be viewed on the site here. There are countless books, websites and seminars that will have us believe we need to do and manage a thousand things in order to launch and run a successful...
Entrepreneurship and anger
In the words of 19th century American journalist and author Ambrose Bierce, “Speak when you are angry and you will make the best speech you will ever regret.” I'd say that sums anger up rather perfectly. That is, it messes with your ability to reason, and so most...
Building is done with others, so learn how to work with others
Note: This article also appeared in Entrepreneur Middle East, and can be viewed on the site here. In a recent article, I quoted a favourite saying of mine from renowned business management expert Kenneth H. Blanchard: “None of us is as smart as all of us.” And in line...
