When you think about farming, you always hear the gripe about big agro-business versus small farms, and how small farmers are being wiped out while Monsanto gets bigger. And somewhere in that argument someone will say that “a farm is after all, a small business.” Small farms, presumably, are those rustic buildings you see along…
Image Source: Benjamin J. Delong The construction industry in the UK is worth a reported £1.5 billion, making up a tenth of our total GDP. Even with these impressive numbers, there remains a shortage of skilled people to keep up with the demand, from builders and electricians to carpenters and plumbers. This situation has given…
An entrepreneur is commonly seen as a business leader, creator of new ideas and business processes. There are several main qualities to be a successful entrepreneur, some of these are: an inner drive to succeed, a strong self-belief, innovation and competitiveness. The successfulness of an entrepreneur can be enhanced via certain programmes. For instance, many…
“Made in America” isn’t just a patriotic catchphrase that is supposed to inspire our consumer habits. Nor is it just a pretty awesome music festival that Jay Z has been hosting in Philadelphia for the past couple of years. For the vast majority of Americans, “Made in America” means opportunity and a good economy. The…
Card making is a great hobby and one that your friends and family will love as much as you due to the fact that they will receive lots of beautiful handmade cards on Birthdays and at Christmas. A spark of excitement can thrill through us when we hear the words “these are great, why don’t…
Starting a business is the most difficult thing that many people attempt in their professional life. No matter what the concept or what experience an individual brings to their new independent endeavor, there are likely to be surprises and pitfalls. To keep the missteps to a minimum and profits to a maximum, keep these ten…
Martha Stewart is one of the greatest examples of personal brand in our times What is a personal brand, you ask? Well it’s nothing other than your own reputation! The knowledge you possess, your level of trustworthiness and the legitimacy of the business/institute you represent work together to develop your personal brand. If you are…
How often do you feel that you are not doing enough productive work on an average work day? Maybe never. However research shows that employees spend much of their day doing things that don’t add any value to the organization. Mostly its the paperwork, unnecessary emails, pointless meetings and so on that keeps the office…
About a fortnight ago, I had a chance to speak to a brilliant young man named Carlos Rodrigues, a young designer in the making from London with big dreams and some eccentric ideas. We spoke about designing and other stuff and it turned out to be an interesting interview. Carlos goes by the handle @NGDLondon…
What goes on in the mind of an entrepreneur when he or she is deciding whether or not to set foot in the world of uncertainty? Where does the courage to start a venture come from? Is it the availability of a certain capital which provokes someone to see an alternative path? Is it the…
