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Tag: Success

Lessons from a dry entrepreneur: How overcoming alcoholism started my road to $200m

January 31, 2017

By Staff writer

From 1982 to 1987 I travelled a wild and rocky road on Wall Street. My five years as a futures trader at the epicentre of capitalism were stressful, and to deal with it I played hard. I was young and impressionable and was taken in by all the temptations the city could offer, like a kid in a candy store. It took overcoming alcoholism to boot me in the right direction.

The secret to achieving YouTube success for SMEs

January 18, 2017

By Staff writer

There’s no denying that YouTube success for brands and individuals has played a pivotal role in the growth and take-up of social media throughout the world.

How do you measure your own success” Do you ever acknowledge or celebrate it?

December 8, 2016

By Staff writer

As Henry Thoreau once observed, success usually comes to those too busy to look for it. At some point, however, most business leaders will find themselves taking stock of their lives. And despite running a successful business, being perceived as a terrific leader and having all of the outward trappings of success, many will still feel unfulfilled.

How can you achieve export success post-Brexit?

November 30, 2016

By Staff writer

As director of Canagan, a food provider for 5,000 pet shops throughout the world in 35 different countries, we thrive on export success.

Dale Carnegie – the art of public speaking for businesses

November 17, 2016

By Shane Schutte

As a business owner, at some point you’re going to have to speak to a lot of people, whether it be in a meeting or on a big stage. But even if you’re scared or straight up shy, there are basic rules that will help you be a great public speaker.

The keys to thriving and not merely surviving in business

September 9, 2016

By Sue Coyne

In today’s fast-paced business world, the one constant is change. At any given time, you, your team and your business are likely to be facing one or more forms of change, but it is something that many people find extremely difficult to embrace.

Ambition should not cause people to feel shame it isnt a dirty word

July 28, 2016

By Rachel Bridge

Here’s a question for you – if I met you in person and asked you if you were ambitious, would you say yes, or would you look a bit embarrassed and quickly try to change the subject

Secret success recipes of UK growing SMEs revealed

March 10, 2016

By Shane Schutte

Tired of thinking you found that one ultimate key to success and then new research dashed your dreams Fear not, we found out the multiple secret ingredients that led to business growth with the help of Standard Life.

The rise and fall: Britains ten booming and ten blundering business sectors

March 10, 2016

By Zen Terrelonge

It appears that change will be the fuel for the UK’s future economic growth as a study has revealed Britain’s top ten thriving industries and top ten failing industries, which has seen a new sector come out on top ahead of traditional markets.

Female bosses across the globe share their tips for business success

March 8, 2016

By Shane Schutte

While in the UK many women don’t come across some of the horrors faced by those in less privileged nations, British women still face significant inequalities – particularly in the workplace. With that in mind, some inspiring female bosses unveil their top tips for business.

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