How to overcome ‘fear of failure’ in business
Fear of failing is something that all business owners great and small think about, and all too often. So how can they overcome it?
Our attitude to failure could be the business world’s downfall
Stories abound of hugely successful entrepreneurs with a string of mistakes behind them. So why are Brits unwilling to accept failure as a part of the business journey?
Average SME owed £63,881 in late payments
New research has shed further light on the late payments issue having an adverse affect on British enterprise, with 11 per cent owed more than £100,000.
Early business rejection made me a stronger entrepreneur
Feefo founder Andrew Mabbutt takes a look at the often taboo topic of business rejection and explains why it’s helped shape his entrepreneurial style.
Giveaway of 36,000 Krispy Kreme doughnuts has left a bitter taste in my mouth
Krispy Kreme’s plan to give 36,000 doughnuts away via Uber Eats has been a total failure, which has created an angry mob – I should know, I’m part of it.
The global rise of risk takers and courageous executives
As far as leadership traits go, bravery ranks high on the list of must-have’s – and those making it a priority have been branded courageous executives by ThoughtWorks.
Britain needs to abandon its damaging views on business failure
As someone who has felt the harsh reality of business failure, Jan Cavelle has a refreshing take on the benefits it brings to individuals and firms.
Workplace automation is here, but FTSE 100 companies don’t want to share how
While most of us worry about the impact workplace automation will have, companies within the FTSE 100 already have “high-level” plans in place to make the most of it – but don’t intend to share.
Lessons from five high-profile mistakes in business
John O’Connell, Scale Up Group chairman and founder of the Enterprise Awards, asks five well-known entrepreneurs about their biggest mistakes in business.
True business agility means getting over yourself
Everybody knows smaller businesses are able to be more adapt and change faster than larger ones, but business agility does not come without groundwork.
Punching above your weight like Norwegian and Israeli businesses
For small nations looking to make a mark on the global business scene, there is a fair bit that can be learnt from Norwegian and Israeli businesses.