Originally featured on Fresh Business Thinking “When I was at school being an entrepreneur was just something that Richard Branson did. . . sometimes teachers would say ‘there are entrepreneurs in the world, like Richard Branson, but now let’s talk about getting a job.’ The idea of taking a risk was not something they really …

In the age of accelerating technology, we may all need to be a bit more entrepreneurial Read More »

Originally featured on Fresh Business Thinking Simon Burton is an entrepreneur in media, events, PR, sport and social media. He is an inspirational public speaker, and a judge at this year’s Great British Entrepreneur Awards and yet, he says, it’s his failures that have made him a success. “I often say that I have launched …

Entrepreneurs do fail and talking about it makes it more acceptable Read More »

Originally featured on Fresh Business Thinking “The world is a less safe place,” says Mark Fuller, Chairman of Chief Executives North West, but for creating a more entrepreneurial UK, this might be a good thing. Mark, who is a judge for the Great British Entrepreneur Awards, has worked with hundreds of businesses in every sector …

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Are entrepreneurs heroes? Name the single most important ingredient for a successful entrepreneur, how do entrepreneurs overcome doubt, and is it too hard to raise money in the UK?  This is the second in a two-part series focusing on an interview with a top expert in the UK on entrepreneurs. Matt Smith is the Director …

Co-working can counter the highs and lows of being an entrepreneur, says expert Read More »