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Real stories and actionable frameworks from 20+ years of building, failing, and learning.
Small Business Needs to Prepare
Being a business owner/entrepreneur is difficult at the best of times. In 2020 it’s brutal and downright insane but hey, here we are!
A Letter of Caution to Entrepreneurs In Tough Times
This story was originally published in the Daily Maverick.
Don’t Let Your Side Hustle Become Your Side Hassle
Recently I was facilitating an entrepreneurship workshop and someone said: “Don’t let your side hustle become your side hassle.
Different Doesn’t Mean Bad
There, I said it. I’m a huge fan.
What It Takes to Be an Entrepreneur
This article was originally published in The Daily Maverick.
Five Things I Do to Improve My Life
There is a lot of advice that you can read if you want to be happier, slimmer, smarter, richer or anything-er for that matter.
I write to you every week
Every week I'll send you my three favourite things from the week and at least one idea that I can't stop thinking about.

What Is the One Metric That Matters to You?
I read a tweet recently that asked the following questions:
The Best Customer Service in Three Simple Steps
There is a lot written about customer service. There are books, talks, videos online and courses you can take.
The Five-day Workweek Is Dying
There is nothing new about wanting to work less.
Here’s How to Grow an Authentic Business Network
Nic Haralambous is an obsessive entrepreneur and keynote speaker. You can book him for your next conference, sign up for his newsletter or follow him on Twitter.
Celebrate Your Victories Like A Football Team Celebrates A Goal
There are two very specific things that football teams set out to achieve in a football match:
The Sacrifice Fallacy
Many people start a business because they want a better life for themselves or believe they can regain their freedom from their corporate job.
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