Life as an entrepreneur Entrepreneurship is a long, tough road — there’s no denying it. We heard Coldplay loud and clear when they told us ‘nobody said it was easy’. Being in business also comes with a lot of pressure that perhaps can’t be seen from the outside...
Shark Tank Season 3 Episode Eleven Here we are again, back in the Tank. First to face the Sharks is…. Your Flavour Ace is young, enthusiastic and hardworking and has quit his job to focus on his business! He has developed a range of healthy seasonings and has...
If I’d stayed at Apple, I’d never be an entrepreneur I “should have” practised more yoga and I “could have” started when I was younger. “Could have”, “would have” and “should have” are all statements of regret, and not ones that I tend to use. So, I rarely...
Painted Picture: The Future is Bright August in our community is all about the Painted Picture. Creating a vision for your life and your business is not simply whimsy. By envisioning your future and working on your painted picture document, you can shine some serious...
The Big Red Group The only constant in business — and life — is change… and my entrepreneurial journey is no different. Last night was a moment on the timeline, I publicly unveiled The Big Red Group (BRG) alongside my co-founder and Group CEO, David...
Shark Tank Season 3 Episode Five This week there is such a variety of businesses – but all have traction. Sales and customers proving that they are prepared to pay their hard earned cash on these concepts…. however, the time to market for one is really of...
The 10 hardest things about running a business As this financial year closes, we begin our next 12 month phase and look to the future. As an entrepreneur for more than two decades, I completely resonate with an article penned by Lee Polevoi, outlining the 10...
Celebration time Things have been non-stop in my camp this past week as I’ve been on the press trail in the lead up to the premiere of Shark Tank last Tuesday night — and what a night it was. It is always so exciting to watch the brave people who come and pitch...
