Ecto Handplanes: Too good to swim past When Chris came into the Tank and said ‘In this case Sharks and Surfers are a perfect match’, or something like that, I think he is probably right. Chris from Ecto Handplanes is all about design. As he hands each of us our very...
Shark Tank Season 3 Finale The time has come and we are already at the finale of this season in the Tank. And as they say, last but not least… Jimalie Coconut Products Jaypee is first up into the Tank seeking $85k for 20% equity in his business of high quality...
Shark Tank Season 3 Episode 12 The gloves come off this week in the Tank… no surprises who! First up we have… Sweet Mickie Emma has come to the Tank and brought with her personalised gift cookies. Baked using a family cookie recipe with some Gen Y humour...
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...
Is your workplace thriving? It is no surprise that when your people thrive, so too does your business. The common theme underpinning thriving businesses is the clear alignment between vision, values and purpose. In successful companies, people know exactly what they...
Creating purpose in your business Mission Statements Let’s think about the concept of a mission statement. A mission statement is a declaration of what you intend to get done — it is all about doing. What if you look at it from another angle, maybe instead of...
Silicon Valley: Innovation’s Holy Grail We often think of Silicon Valley as the Holy Grail of innovation. I spent last week in California and learned a lot during my visits to Salesforce, Facebook and LinkedIn. Each started as a small business less that two...
Intention and entrepreneurship: in it for the long haul? Before one embarks on a startup journey or begins to turn a business idea into a career, it’s important to strip back the grandiose dreams and ask yourself one simple question – why do you...
