Every entrepreneur has the dream of building their business to the point where they can take 12 months off. But are we being realistic? Inforsurv’s CEO, Jared Heyman took a 12 month sabbatical. How did his business survive?
What’s Greece got to do with your business? How worried should you be? And what’s the silver lining? It’s all here.
Now, you don’t have time to study the nuances of the European Financial Stability Fund or the finer points of Greek parliamentary procedures. (You’ve got a business to run!) So here are the five questions—and answers—you should be asking about the debt crisis.
Entrepreneurs often think their way of thinking is the only way of thinking. Think about your answer to these questions before next discussing your thoughts on business
A few things came up over coffee the other day. His idea is good, his funding is solid, there are many choices. Some of the questions that don’t usually get asked:
Are you aware of your cash flow? The thing about a fish in the stream is that it doesn’t care if the water is six inches deep or a foot deep. As long as it never (ever) goes to zero, it’s fine. What’s your zero point? What are you doing to ensure you get to keep swimming?

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The Music Network chat to founders Daniel Simic and Glenn Matthews about the program, and what entrants can expect.
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It’s the music industry’s weekly source of radio airplay charts and statistics, music sales data, both physical and digital, tour and live event information, industry and global news and feature articles impacting the music industry at large. It’s the industry’s only independent ‘tip sheet’ for new music reviews to radio, retail and other media outlets.
This lively RSAnimate, adapted from Dan Pink’s talk at the RSA, illustrates the hidden truths behind what really motivates us at home and in the workplace.
Daniel Simic, Co-Founder of MySchoolAct forwarded this video to me, and I’m so glad he did.
In the video, Simon Sinek reveals his astounding discovery: he has codified why companies succeed, where others with even greater resources fail.
This video is essential watching for all new and existing businesses. Change the way you think about your business and start asking “Why we do it”.
Opening my own business was one of the most exciting and challenging things I have ever done. But I didn’t just wake up one day and say “I’m going to start my own business”. I thought it through and the whole process was very calculated.
Here are 4 key thoughts I had before taking the plunge.
Educate yourself in business: I spent many hours studying successful businesses, completed the AICD company directors course. I also had sufficient experience working for my previous employer as an office manager and Director.


