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How to prepare yourself for the pain and ridicule that comes with being an entrepreneur
What you are really about to experience when setting up your own business, and my hands-on advice on how to deal with it.
3 golden rules for making your network more valuable
How to squeeze the most long-term value out of your little black book.
Launch, launch, and launch again (and my U.S. trips)
Throw out the old notion of having just one shot for launching. Consider micro launches instead!
8 things you should demand before accepting a CEO position
If you are about to venture into the world of being a CEO, pay close attention to eight points that can save you from a lot of hardship, wasted time, and personal risks.
Join me for a World Premiere – if you can make it on 6 September
This is your chance to be among the first group ever to taste and enjoy the wine that was grown on the Barclay family’s Sark estate by a team led by Alain Renauld, formerly the owner of Chateau Quinault in France’s St. Emilion region.
The only 3 things about networking you need to know
I recently asked myself, what are the key lessons about networking and networks that I have learned in my roughly 25 years in business? What do I need to improve for the future? Three points particularly stuck out.
Free 44-page eBook about fundraising
Hot off the press: You can now download my free 44-page eBook about fundraising called “10 Reasons why your Fundraising WILL fail – the hard truths no one else is telling you about”.
Q10 interview: Building an online business with zero starting capital but keeping it 100% portable to live where ever you like – this man did it!
Equity analyst turned YouTuber, Sven Carlin, has created a following of 100,000 for his accessible, common sense investment analysis. He also created a portable business for himself!
Beware the email refuseniks – 3 dangerous types you should stay clear of!
If someone refuses to communicate by email, it’s all too often a sign that there is something seriously wrong.
12 reasons never to fundraise for your own business
Why every entrepreneur should strive to keep 100% of their business and never get involved in raising funds.
10 ideas for dramatically changing your work environment (or moving country!)
If you are dreaming of a life that is good for your business, good for your bank account, and good for your lifestyle, then this blog post might contain some useful insights and inspirations for you.
My new, free eBook: “10 places I recommend you visit during your lifetime”
“10 places I recommend you visit during your lifetime” is a one-off eBook that I’ve compiled for my readers. Over 46 pages (and with lots of high-resolution pics to whet your appetite), this guide summarises all those destinations that I’d add to my bucket list over and over again.
How to write while you sleep (really!)
The process of writing – or preparing for writing – is a very personal one. Here is the method that helped me increase my writing output by 30% to 50%, if not more. I have been using this method for about a quarter of a century.
Q10 interview: How to build a portable, lucrative online business in a (literally!) bricks-and-mortar industry
How do you spot a gap in a market that many consider boring and unsuitable for online entrepreneurs? Why does it pay to avoid external fundraising? What is the single biggest issue for running a business when travelling frequently? Here are ten questions I asked Andrew Boast about his inspiring journey.
How to listen to your gut feeling as competitive advantage in business and life
I have made it one of my priorities to hone my ability to listen to that inexplicable, quirky urge you get in your stomach region. As you will see in this article, this is actually a skill you can develop.
44 things I know because I am now 44
Here are some practical, easy-to-implement points of stuff that I would have paid money for if someone had taught me about them earlier in life.
How to put a (correct!) price-tag on your time as an entrepreneur
As an entrepreneur, you need to put a monetary value to decisions on how you spend your time. Here’s how to do it.
Sark trip – visit me 6-8 September 2019
If you are interested in a truly unique visit to the smallest independent state of the British Commonwealth, then now is your chance.
12 things Brexit teaches us about management
For Leavers and Remainers alike, Theresa May’s unsuccessful handling of Brexit offers a few useful, timeless and important lessons how to manage organisational change.
Q10 interview: Hands-on advice from a “Sovereign Man” for building a business, minimising taxes and living the life you’ve always dreamed of
Picking the brain of online entrepreneur Marco Wutzer: What opportunities exist for aspiring entrepreneurs in the years to come?
6 lesser-known reasons for deleting your social media accounts
There are already hundreds of articles about the pros and cons of deleting social media accounts. After some initial reluctance, I decided to add yet another one because I found a few aspects that have not yet received enough attention in the public debate.
Why every CEO should encourage reviews on Glassdoor
No one knows your company’s problems and weaknesses better than the people who work for you. Make sure to get their honest and direct feedback to help you improve things.
The negotiating skills you should have learned in school – and how to finally acquire them
Become a master negotiator with my ten-minute primer and take your career, your business or your life in general to a higher level of success.
Coming up on my website – a few changes to help you make the most of it
After an initial period of experimentation and putting my own thoughts into order, you’ll soon see a number of exciting new features on here.
3 months no mobile phone – how I failed yet succeeded!
I’ve spent three months without a mobile phone with the aim of kicking it out of my life for good – here’s why my little experiment failed and why I am still glad that I attempted it.
3 key steps to prepare your business for a sale
You will only be able to sell your business once so make sure to get the cash you deserve.
Why having a pre-seed investor could make or break your company
I recently attended a talk by two fund managers providing pre-seed money. Their approach and clarity in explaining the value of pre-seed funding impressed me.
Why you shouldn’t raise venture capital funds (as told by a venture capitalist)
Venture capital is an extreme – and costly – way of getting funded. Think twice before getting a venture capitalist onboard your start-up.
Story-telling and content marketing for financial services companies – here is how it’s done!
Do you want to boost your customer base? Stop being a boring financial services company – put story-telling at the heart of your content marketing strategy.
Why founder-led conservation charities can be a great investment
Smaller, founder-led charities can be incredibly impactful and effective. Make sure to give them the attention they deserve!
2nd, revised and expanded edition
Out now!
My trilogy of investment books
