Brad Burton
Brad Burton is the outspoken, no-nonsense founder and MD of national business network 4Networking. Since founding the firm in 2005, he's grown the networking enterprise to over 20,000 members through his "50 per cent business, 50 per cent social" concept: "I aim to take the bored room out of the boardroom." he says.
Brad Burton bares all
Brace yourselves: Brad Burton is armed with a video camera. Brad Burton, MD of national business network 4Networking, gives us a sneaky peek into his whirlwind week of speaking gigs, radio interviews, book signings and saké shots. Brad Burton bares all.
Published 77 days ago by Brad Burton.
Five things that will change your business (and you)
Look, I know everyone reading this article on Real Business is already a business millionaire, but for those few that are not, read these five pieces of advice.
Published 178 days ago by Kate Pritchard.
Stop looking for excuses
Five years ago, I was going nowhere fast. But something changed. I got off my arse.
Published 233 days ago by Brad Burton.
I'm a John Lennon for a new generation
Sometimes Brad Burton just can't get out of bed. But this is no peace protest. As usual, the 4Networking founder is just exercising his entrepreneurial rights!
Published 282 days ago by Brad Burton.
Bad customer service: a cautionary tale
Why do so many companies make life so difficult for their customers? I see it all the time in business.
Published 289 days ago by Brad Burton.
Why are you doing it? You know. Running a business?
The 4Networking founder asks the all-important question: why are you running your business? Are you doing it for the money, the respect, or just for the love? Brad Burton gives his reasons for being an entrepreneur and gives himself a little pep talk in the process.
Published 322 days ago by Brad Burton.
What have Disney & Hooters got in common?
It sounds like a bad joke but believe me, the punchline is a killer lesson for businesses. I've just got back from a fortnight in sunny Florida. The first holiday I've had in five years since starting my own business. And you know what, Brad fans? It was educational to say the least.
Published 336 days ago by Brad Burton.
"I love dirty, filthy sub-contractors"
How fantastic is technology?! Here I am, on a train, all 3G dongled up, travelling at 90 miles an hour, armed with only a Blackberry. Just amazing. It’s a changing world. My office is wherever I can get a signal and an internet connection.
Published 353 days ago by Brad Burton.
Brad Burton and the tale of the entrepreneurial dentist
The 4Networking entrepreneur always has his mind on business – even when he's having a root canal! This week, Burton calls on entrepreneurs to do away with proposals. And cut their dentists some slack.
Published 1 year ago by Rebecca Burn-Callander.
Ripping off your loyal customer fan base. What great strategy
Burton's on the warpath this week. Just what has happened to good old customer service?
Published 1 year ago by Brad Burton.
