Enterprising academics keen for their research to be recognised and shared can take advantage of alternative platforms and media channels. This post looks at podcasts and blogs. If creating and/or appearing in podcasts, blogs and the media appeals, what practices and principles should you adopt, without risking reputation?… Read More

An enterprising entrepreneur is supposedly a problem solver. An enterprising entrepreneur takes on uncertainty, assesses risks, makes decisions and has a sense of consequence and alternative ideas. These behaviours are particularly relevant when ‘Plan A’ fails and a real problem arises. And so a couple of weeks ago… Read More

Tune into Entrepreneurship Emotion Entrepreneurship emotion is at the very heart of Series 3 of the Startup Survival Podcast. Entitled ‘Strength of Feeling’ and involving special guests from all over the world, this latest series examines the subject of entrepreneurship emotion from various perspectives. By listening you’ll learn… Read More

Firstly, what is a surviving startup? If you are wondering, I’m talking about an entrepreneur of any age, gender and background who has the ability and capacity to turn their idea into a successful business over the longer term. The surviving startup thinks and works in a specific way. These… Read More

Image courtesy of Cities Today Do you recall the crowds that descended on Bournemouth Beach on June 25th 2020? Britain was in the grip of a pandemic and the UK government had just offered a generous furlough package to employers. As a consequence, millions of people who would normally… Read More

Virtual business simulation use is on the increase. On-line simulation learning solutions can be a highly effective way to advance and test peoples’ commercial business skills and enterprise acumen. A stand-out business simulation is particularly valuable if you are seeking to find or recruit talented individuals into your… Read More

Business simulation competition event organisation takes time, planning and of course a good simulation platform. Scroll down to view my thoughts on high quality business simulation use, but for now let’s consider the critical thinking issues… Business Simulation Competition event thinking The key question to ask right at… Read More