by James Chaplin | Oct 18, 2021 | Business Management, Startup
In 2020 approximately five thousand recruitment firms were formed; however, the sad truth is that by 2022 as many as 80% of those will no longer be trading. Setting up a new venture can be a great opportunity, but the difference between success and failure can come...
by James Chaplin | May 3, 2021 | Book and Movie Club, Book Review
Start with why – Book review In this book, Sinek argues that what a business does, is less important than why that is the case. He does this by outlining his paradigm of the golden circle, which starts with Why, then moves to How, before outlining what....
by James Chaplin | Apr 22, 2021 | Book and Movie Club, Book Review
Getting past no – Book review In today’s world, our success often hinges on our ability to get people to buy into our ideas, whether it’s in our professional or personal lives. However, sometimes we encounter individuals who seem to be unwilling to...
by James Chaplin | Apr 1, 2021 | Book and Movie Club, Book Review
Good Strategy, Bad Strategy – Book Review If you’re responsible for managing a business, solution, or product, you’ll know that good strategy is essential to success. However, according to Rumelt, most businesses either don’t have a strategy or have...
by James Chaplin | Mar 25, 2021 | Book and Movie Club, Book Review
Art of war by Sun Tzu As someone running a business in a highly competitive landscape, it’s important to be ready for whatever comes your way. Sun Tzu’s “The Art of War” may not be a traditional business book, but its teachings are incredibly...