While Theresa May and Luke Johnson are at the extreme end of having a spectacular and very public fall after successful careers, there are lessons that can be drawn for anyone looking at what next after a long career.
Are you someone who sets your new career goals? As your goals become more ambitious, you need more evidence and breadth of experience for the best roles. So by planning far ahead, you can think about the skills and track record you might need so you can build these up over time.
Retirement. Is this one of the biggest unspoken risks in a business? In the last year I have been to a number of reunions, celebration dinners and parties and noticed that the conversation is increasingly revolving around retirement. Since I am planning my next 20 year career, these conversations have come as a shock. While … Retirement – the business risk that is never mentioned?
Am I doing enough with our existing network – which is both vast and has quality relationships in there? And could constant networking actually damage your business?
I am excited about life in Britain post-Brexit. But then again, I am an entrepreneur and have long learnt that change brings opportunities – it’s just hard spotting them and knowing which ones to exploit!
If the UK was a business, you would be looking at the drama of the last ten days and say ‘it’s time to change tack and start focusing on what you do. Stop the boardroom politics, grow up, get out there and win business and look after your employees’. Reading the papers this weekend, you … Brexit – time to ignore the doom-mongers
This blog appeared on PRiME, an online magazine for women in their prime and looks at why does anyone start a business? Better yet, why is anyone starting a business after 50? So, I gave myself a treat and interviewed Dorthy Miller, a key driver behind Prime Women, to understand what gave them the idea, … Starting A Business After 50 – Just Do It!
Northern Lights broke into exports in just 28 days and used LinkedIn and social media to research the market, secure overseas meetings and sign its first international deal in the Middle East. Here, chief executive Victoria Tomlinson explains how Northern Lights targeted overseas markets, researched export opportunities, sought introductions to business leaders in other countries … How did Northern Lights break into international trade?
New figures show the UK has now become the “self-employment capital” of Europe as soaring numbers of entrepreneurs set out on their own road to business glory. While this may be great for the economy, it presents a major headache for the growing number of businesses out there who have to work harder to make … Why should SMEs consider PR?
