As our brain’s alarm reaction system, moderate levels of stress can help spring us into action, but this survival mechanism takes a toll on the body. Today, the problem we face is too much stress, partly due to a shift to hustle-focused and burnout-inducing working cultures across Europe. The chronic uncertainty of Brexit is making this worse […]
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How to have a global vision
You’ve successfully grown your business and secured a solid foothold in your domestic market. That’s great, especially when statistics from the European Commission show that more than 50 percent of European businesses fail in the first five years. So, what’s next? Chances are that you are now turning your attention toward international expansion and how to achieve […]
Qualities of a good mentor
Whether you’re a student seeking guidance or have just started a new job, it’s important to find a quality mentor. In some cases, one will automatically be provided for you, such as when you start a new job or join an organization. Other times you may need to seek one out on your own. But […]
Unlocking Enterprise Report
Unlocking Enterprise — Understanding the Benefits, Impact and Value of Enterprise Learning & Training in Prisons To download the report click here! SFEDI and the Institute for Enterprise and Entrepreneurs (IOEE) have just released their research report on enterprise education within prisons. The report follows extensive research into how enterprise education helps offenders reintegrate into society […]
Going from start-ups to warm-ups
THE VALUE OF ENTREPRENEURIAL EDUCATION TO SPORTSPEOPLE WE’VE SPOKEN TO THE TEAM AT ROCKETEER ENTERPRISE WHO HAVE BEEN WORKING CLOSELY ALONGSIDE THE PFA AND A PREMIER LEAGUE CLUB OVER THE PAST 12 MONTHS. We recently spoke to the team at Rocketeer Enterprise an IOEE Academy about the value of entrepreneurial education to sportspeople. They are […]
Helping small business’ in Southwark grow
Southwark Council has launched Southwark Start-ups in London Libraries (SiLL), offering free support and advice to people from all walks of life to turn their business ideas into a reality. SiLL is an ERDF-funded (up until 30th June 2021) business support programme led by the British Library’s Business & Intellectual Property Centre to support people from […]
What does Q1 2019 mean for small businesses?
4,197 companies became insolvent between January and March this year, while 484,000 UK businesses are in significant financial distress, often a prewarning of insolvency. The Insolvency Service has reported that construction, administration and retail were the worst affected financially from the impacts of higher wages and pension auto-enrolment costs. Mike Cherry, chairman of the Federation […]
6 Things it takes to be a confident entrepreneur
Self-confidence is something that’s an assumed trait of an entrepreneur. But not everyone can feel confident all the time. Here’s a few tips to help you gain gradual confidence that won’t be knocked in a hurry. Set your sights You should be setting yourself goals to ensue you know where your heading. This way, you […]
6 Thinks you didn’t know about Entrepreneurs
1. It gets lonely at times! Until you get around to employing other people, business owners are on their own. Don’t be disheartened when friends and family don’t demonstrate the same enthusiasm for your enterprise as you do, you need to prove your company’s value and worth to get even the closest people to you […]
Reflecting on the Rose Review
In the UK, we have one of the worst records for levels of female entrepreneurs. Alison Rose, CEO of Natwest’s Commercial and Private Banking has reviewed the situation and encouraged some realistic solutions to enhance the UK’s support and funding for female entrepreneurs. Firstly, advancing female entrepreneurship represents a £250 Billion opportunity for the UK […]