Get Real: Dealing with Unrealistic Expectations as an Entrepreneur
What to expect when I start my own business
July 12 2020
Written by Phil Bedford
July 12 2020
Written by Phil Bedford
What to expect when I start my own business
March 29 2020
Written by Phil Bedford
In 2005 Hurricane Katrina hit the USA and my friend was left without a home, electricity, let alone a fixed business and with a young family he had no choice but to turn things around and he managed to earn over $100,000 (368,000 aed) in just 2 months. So is there a message here for […]
December 15 2019
Written by Phil Bedford
How to Prepare for the New Marketing Trends of 2020 Now that 2020 is just around the corner, it’s a great time to look back over what you’ve learned during the last year and think about how you can adapt. After all, the promotional landscape isn’t a static place. Your industry and the customers that […]
May 12 2019
Written by Phil Bedford
One of the first things you need to do when you start a small business is set up a business bank account. Unfortunately, this is a critical step that’s often overlooked by many new and part-time professionals exploring their entrepreneurial side for the first time. Usually, when you’re starting a new company, you’ll be investing […]
May 5 2019
Written by Phil Bedford
For a couple of weeks now, we’ve been addressing some of the common startup mistakes that entrepreneurs face. More than 30 years ago, a man named Michael E. Gerber wrote a book called the “E-Myth.” The book addressed some of the reasons why enterprises fail, and what modern business owners could do about them. Although […]
April 10 2019
Written by Phil Bedford
Are you thinking of starting your own business? Then you’re going to need a startup business plan template. The digital world and the availability of the internet means that ambitious individuals all over the world have access to unlimited opportunities. You can sell virtually anything these days, including services, skills and even knowledge. However, the […]
July 3 2017
Written by Phil Bedford
No matter how good a company or individual claims their service or product is. Invariably it is in “walking the talk” that we see the true meaning of a person or businesses metal. “Actions speak louder than words” is the quotation we all know. In my years in business, I have often seen companies charging […]
October 23 2014
Written by Phil Bedford
During a recent catch up with a colleague who is my BNI chapter (Networking group www.bni-me.com) we began talking about his life goals.