Who you surround yourself with – both at work and away from work – is very important. The journey to business success can be long and winding, and the people in your inner circle need to be supporting you along the way. You must surround yourself with those that support you – ie dream-makers, not…
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When you do what you are passionate about, you tend to do it well. I think it’s everyone’s dream to do what they love, to follow their passion. Entrepreneurs have the opportunity to make that a reality. So what matters? Find your burning motivation and make it happen! Read more about the motivation behind this…
Being different is cool. It helps us to stand out and to be known. Like anything, being in business is about defining your point of difference. Otherwise we are all peas in a pod, that look the same, act the same and achieve the same. Don’t be afraid to be different With so much…
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If you’re feeling a bit stifled or restricted in your thinking, then you have to watch this video. You see, Shimpei Takahashi always wanted to design toys. But, in reality, when you’re any kind of product designer, you end up looking at data that can really influence what you create. This can stifle the design…
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And, of course, Steve Jobs has taught us many, many things. Including that sometimes we really don’t want faster horses, we want something else completely different. We didn’t want just another computer, we wanted one that was beautiful. We didn’t want another, smaller phone – we wanted a bigger one that was smart. In this…
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IDEO is one of the poster-child companies of Silicon Valley. It was the first, reputable design and innovation firm. IDEO, through using customer-based design thinking, was the company that put design and product development on the map. Most product designers have wanted to work at IDEO at some point. Meet 91 year old Barbara Beskind….
If you aren’t pushing yourself, if you aren’t making some mistakes, are you trying hard enough? Rise to the challenge Sometimes it’s good to commit just a bit more than you are comfortable with. It keeps you doing more, it makes it interesting and pushes you to take the next step. If you are…
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Bloomingdales, the New York fashion store, and crayon make Crayola have done something really remarkable. Crayons can be excellent to sketching ideas and for keeping small children entertained while you work. When mashed up, they can also be tricky to get out of carpet. But, thanks to some impressive creativity from some big names in…
Are all entrepreneurs Star Trek fans? Probably not. But many are. Why? Because Spock made it ok to be different. Nimoy’s portrayal of Spock touched the lives of many. It was ok to be an alien (or to feel different), it was ok to be a science nerd. Star Trek was a landmark tv show…
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We all love LEGO. I mean, what’s not to like. (Except stepping on bricks in bare feet. I don’t like that!) With more than 100,000 LEGO bricks, Mehdi Ghiassi re-created The Creation Of Adam by Michelangelo. In the credits for the video, Ghiassi his friend Patrick with helping him physically and mentally through his project….
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Some leaders are born, some leaders are made. And something that true leaders have in common is that people want to follow them, people want to emulate them and people are inspired by them. Leading isn’t about being the boss Read more about the motivation behind this piece and see other art for entrepreneurs at…
Imitation is meant to be the sincerest form of flattery. But would you be flattered if someone copied you, or your business? We live in a world where original ideas are rare and people and businesses are increasingly comfortable in taking others ideas. But copying a good idea alone, is not usually enough for success….
Christmas time is about giving and being thankful. In a business context, I am thankful for the work I do, but also for the awesome team of people around me who help to make it fun. This quote, comes from Seth Godin whom I heard speak earlier this year. He said that “all of us…
Life is short. Are you having enough fun? Real fun? The type that makes you really happy? Hopefully we all have some fun in our lives, but it’s important that we make a conscious effort to maximize the fun. Work should be fun, home should be fun, life should be FUN. If we don’t make…
The Interactive Industry is one where you really have to take an active role in “being” digital. Not just loving digital, but living digital. And that means embracing technology and new methods into your everyday life. When an industry is as fast growing as the internet, everything is constantly changing. In order to be good…
Priorities are one of the things that differentiate people. It’s the varied focus and attention that we put on our family, our work, our friends, our hobbies and our beliefs. I appreciate that my focus areas might not be a big deal for you. But they are for me. This is all about stepping back…
If you’re good at what you do, being the best isn’t too much of a leap. You only have to be a little bit better than everyone else. Just a tiny bit better, will still make you the best. Get inspired by this cartoon and think about your peers, think about your competitors. Are you…
Most companies strive to achieve aggressive growth. It is something that is ultimately a sign of success. But as any entrepreneur knows, it’s rarely a straightforward process. Theoretically a company with the right capital, people, connections and time should be able to achieve high growth – providing they have a good business strategy. Is this…
Each company is defined by it. Not many know it by name and many don’t even know it exists! It’s your company culture, your DNA, if you will, of your organisation! Your company culture defines the way in which your organisation interacts with other businesses. It also defines how your team interacts with the outside…
It’s easy to tell people about your product – but it takes a lot more effort to really sell your product to someone. You need to create a true need for your product. Whether you are in sales or just want to have a successful product, remember to create a need. Create a desire and…
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