little crazy

Are you crazy?

I have discovered entrepreneurs can be a little crazy. They have out of the box ideas, a high appetite for risk and a zany approach to success. While undertaking research for my book on the Legacy of Anita Roddick (a self confessed ‘crazy person’) I have dived deep into trying to understand what made her…

9 Marketing Tricks

9 Marketing tricks from retailers – to be aware of – or to copy! Retailers are smart. They have done their research and know our weaknesses. They know how to make us use more and spend more. You can use these tactics in your own small business – or be sure to be aware of…

rear view mirror

Market Research

Market Research There are two schools of thought when it comes to the value of market research for business: “Running a company on market research is like driving while looking in the rear view mirror” “Running a company without market research is like driving with your eyes closed” I think the truth lies somewhere in…