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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!
10 things I learned as CEO of the Charles Darwin Foundation in the Galapagos
My recap of over three years spent with the Charles Darwin Foundation. Warning: Contains some inconvenient truths about the conservation NGO sector!
Team building is difficult – get your investors to help you with it!
Not having the right team causes a lot of start-ups to fail. But how can you build the right team – and how can you get your investors to help?
How to create FOMO among your funders
Matus Maar, co-founder and managing partner at Talis Capital, about why you need to keep momentum if you want to create Fear Of Missing Out (FOMO).
Why you need to be strict about your choice of early-stage investor
A rich but inexperienced and lazy angel investor is one of the less desirable funders you can find. How can you spot a good investor and make your company bullet-proof longer-term?
The value of personal relationships (or: hustling!) in fundraising
Entrepreneurs, take note of the wise words from angel investor Peter Cowley: “Do find smart money. Get to know your investor.”
How to manage remote teams for maximum productivity and happiness
With flexible working increasingly becoming the norm, how can you ensure your company gets the most out of those working remotely?
Why you’ll never receive an “Out of Office” reply from me
Hardly a day goes by when I am not chipping away on my email inbox, no matter where I am. Always working on the road might not work for some, but definitely for me!
The truth about early-stage venture capital – unfiltered advice for your fundraising plans
Are you trying to raise funds for your early-stage venture or are you about to set up your own business? Some uncensored advice about what to look out for.
12 weeks left this year – how to get lots done!
The usual year-end panic about hitting targets and fulfilling plans is upon us. Here are my 4 tips how to make the most of the 12 weeks left in 2018.
My two German books
