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She’s the dragon in the cream jacket, the hard-nosed businesswoman with a distinctive style – and she built her...
3 Tips For Better Communication by Rohan Weerasinghe
Dr Ro has been speaking to audiences around the world for the past 20 years. He has covered...
From the street to Selfridges by Jemal Peters
Jemal Peters grew up in a tough London district where crime was the normal route to riches – but...
How to write a novel to support your brand by Sharon Lechter
Sharon Lechter is an entrepreneur, author, philanthropist, international speaker, licensed CPA, Chartered Global Management Accountant and, most importantly a...
Accelerating Growth by Daniel Priestley
Daniel Priestley was an entrepreneur who was making $10m a year at the age of 21. At The Best...
7 Counter-Intuitive Ideas For Fast-Growth Business by Daniel Priestley
Many of the rules we hear in business are wrong, or at least not right for small businesses under...
Rocky Road to Success – Henry Miller: Owning his Opportunity
A true American wanderer and success story, Henry Miller was actually of German descent. He was born in Germany...
My New Year’s business resolution… by The Best You
Will 2016 be the year that you enjoy business success? Follow the advice from The Best You’s business experts...
Maximum effort by Steve Cockram
Super busy, but not making any headway? On holiday, but can’t switch off from the office? You could simply...
Rocky Roads to Success – Rosalia Mera: Designs on Success
Rosalia Mera was not meant to be a success. She was a female born in Spain at the end...
Time out by Peter Shallard
A procrastination epidemic is sweeping the world but Peter Shallard advises how to ensure you have immunity Everywhere...
Stand out guy by Rob Yeung
Ever felt invisible in an important situation, such as a job interview, at a party or important meeting? Psychologist...
How to sell (even if you think you can’t) by Tony Morris
Being able to ‘sell’ is key to business success, but what if you’re not a natural? Sales doctor Tony...
Youth movement
Dragon’s Den star Theo Paphitis and entrepreneur Amber Atherton are backing the Ryman National Enterprise Challenge’s mission to expose...
Expert advice by Samir Parikh
Fancy yourself as a consultant? Author Samir Parikh knows when the time is right to advise others Consulting can...
Happy Campers by Laurence McCahill
Business conferences. Scary? Uninspiring? Soul-destroying? The Happy Startup School is out to change all that with its Summer Camp,...
Li Ka-Shing: Learning from a long shot
Life without today’s modern conveniences was difficult enough for anyone at the beginning of the twentieth century, let alone...
How to future-proof your business – James Woudhuysen
Professor James Woudhuysen says to future-proof your company, you need to be brave I feel good about not booking...
Doctor in the office – Matt Levington
The obstacle to growing your business could be you, says Matt Levington of the Business Doctors – the answer also...
A happening guy
Mr fix-it to the rich and famous, Steve Sims has lived at the top, so what has it taught...
Recipe for life
Britain’s youngest baker and published cookery writer, Amy-Beth Ellice has won celebrity plaudits for her cake business which she...
Snap to success – Sara Blakely
One could argue that Sara Blakely grew up as a perfect blend of both her parents. Raised by a...
The Best You’s Q&A Annabel Karmel
Annabel Karmel rose to fame with her first book, The Complete Baby and Toddler Meal Planner, and has since...
Selling it – Chris Cardell by Bernardo Moya
As a child, Chris Cardell dreamt of owning a microphone, so how did a Capital Radio producer become a...
Just call me Steve – Dame Stephanie Shirley
From Jewish child refugee to leader of a billion dollar software company and philanthropist, Dame Stephanie Shirley’s life storyis both...
Keep calm and shake it out by Richard Tyler
Your comfort zone is holding you back, says author Richard Tyler. Thinking and acting differently could be pivotal to...
John D Rockefeller A prudent investor
It could be argued that John D. Rockefeller was so successful both because of, and in spite of his...
Aaron Swartz In pursuit of transparency
Much like the early days of the internet, Aaron Swartz walked his own path to destiny. Born and raised...
Rich enough?
By what measures do you evaluate your wealth? Jill McCulloch believes it takes more than financial success to become...
What are you worth? Ann Wilson
For Ann Wilson, self value should be your first consideration if you are to achieve your maximum financial potential...
How successful people use technology By Adam Bank
Technology has created a level playing field – or has it delivered a digital divide? Adam Bank explains why...
Why millennials boost your business
Roger Harrop believes that millennials have the power to transform your business through the latest technologies. Embrace them and...
How to start a business in 2015 – Emma Jones
The number of UK start-ups has risen 110 per cent over the last three years. Emma Jones, founder of...
How to be unstoppable
Gail Blanke is founder of Lifedesigns, a company whose vision is to empower men and women to live exceptional...
Relationships in business by Steve Bolton
Steve Bolton, founder of Platinum Property Partners, understands the importance of using good relationships to grow your business....
Top 7 mistakes made by creative businesses by Sophie Andrews
Often, the most creative people lack the business smarts they need to make their dreams a reality. Nobody...
Things Are Looking Up by Michael Jacobsen
We may not have as much disposable income as we would like yet, but we have all...
The Creative Entrepreneur: an interview with Michael Jacobsen
Michael Jacobsen tells The Best You about his brand of entrepreneurship. Although the millionaire businessman comes from a showbiz...
The Solopreneur Mindset by Natalie Ekberg
According to the Federation of Small Businesses, as of the end of last year, small businesses accounted for 47...
Feeling the Squeeze? By John Fairhurst
John Fairhurst from free debt advice company Payplan explains why debt is a growing problem in Britain and what...
The Intersection of Business, Motivation, and Synchronicity by Tyler Tervooren
Sometimes I forget what my real motivations are. I suspect I’m not the only one. What motivates you?...
The Death of Job Security & How to Raise Yourself (and Your Child) to Be an Entrepreneur by Scott Dinsmore
If you’re going to be walking anyway (and we all have to walk), you might as well make...
3 Things That Will Make Changing Your Career Really Work For You by Natalie Ekberg
Recently, I ran a workshop about a career change. Everybody was having a good time, until I started...
3 Important Steps You Need To Run A Successful Business by Natalie Ekberg
Recently, one of my clients who has gone from being an employee to being self-employed asked me, “Do...
Let’s Share – By Jo Haigh, Business And Finance Expert
Business and finance expert Jo Haigh describes how giving your employees a stake in your business will keep...
The Intersection Of Business, Motivation, And Synchronicity by Tyler Tervooren
Sometimes I forget what my real motivations are. I suspect I’m not the only one. What motivates you? I...
The Startup World’s Big Miss by Jonathan Fields
Over the last 5 years, we’ve seen the release of a stream of books like Eric Ries’ The Lean Startup that...
The Death of Job Security & How to Raise Yourself (and Your Child) to Be an Entrepreneur by Scott Dinsmore
“If you’re going to be walking anyway (and we all have to walk), you might as well make...
Making These Financial Mistakes Can Kill Your Business Or Get You Fired by Jay White
In June of this year a German bank supervisor was fired after the colleague she was managing fell asleep at his desk over...
Why Aren’t Entrepreneurs Happy? by Britt Reints
Pittsburgh is a hotbed for start-ups and self starters, and for the first time in my life I’m...
Give yourself a good rep by Tamsen Garrie
“It takes 20 years to build a reputation and five minutes to ruin it. If you think about...
The strongest link: an interview with Steven Burda by The Best You
Social media is a whole industry on it’s own these days. From the personal to the professional, there’s a...
How to pitch in eight easy steps – By Paul Boross
‘Pitch Doctor’ Paul Boross has instructed the likes of Richard Branson and Ainsley Harriot on the dark art...
Business and finance expert Jo Haigh writes about dealing with the unexpected in business negotiations. It’s a fact;...
Should Sales Be Taught In Schools? by Russell Ward
Russell Ward is CEO of Silent Edge – a specialist in sales training, motivation and much else. Here...
Deal chipping – hold your nerve – by Jo Haigh, Finance Expert
Business and finance expert Jo Haigh describes what to do when someone tries to change the deal at...
Evaluating The Board – by Jo Haigh, Business and Finance Expert
Business and finance expert Jo Haigh describes how to approach the annual board evaluation. If you are a...
Can You Judge a Book by Its Cover?by Jo Haigh, Finance Expert
How do you make your business plan really stand out? Business and finance expert Jo Haigh investigates. ...
Just how good are you at saying “Thank You” by Roger Harrop
There is a Golden Rule of referrals that you ignore at your peril and it is, simply, this:...
Chris Gardner: A Prosperous Pursuit
Born in 1954 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Gardner and his siblings lived in a tumultuous home due to a...
How to be an effective Intrepreneur by Emma Vites
Intrepreneurship is on the rise! It is the practice of using entrepreneurial skills without taking on the risks or...
How The Secrets Of Charisma Will Make You Shine by Nikki Owen
Is Charisma a transcendental power or simply an airy-fairy development fad? Nikki Owen, UK’s leading expert in The...
Slow, slow, quick, quick slow – by Jo Haigh
Why oh why does everything seem to take longer than we would like right now? Never have I...
Are you a Whinger or a Winner? by Roger Harrop
There is no question – the prospects for the economies of the UK and the rest of Europe...
Value Added – Tips for Selling a Business, by Jo Haigh
When a property doesn’t sell, an estate agent worth their fee may recommend that some rectification or improvement...
What lies are you telling yourself? – by Mark Baker
Sales and Business Coach Mark Baker asks whether we are working to our full potential or being held...
The alchemy of a start up by Jo Haigh
Alchemy; the ability to turn a base metal into gold. Is there such a chemical formula for a...
Should I tell my staff? – by Jo Haigh
This is a question I am frequently asked by a client who is looking to sell their business....
Negotiation tips from the playground by Jo Haigh
I have spent most of my professional life negotiating one thing or other, be it the purchase or...
Spreading the upbeat message in business is good for business – by Roger Harrop
I am not an economist but a look at history shows us clearly that nations prosper by trading...
Fun in business by Roger Harrop
From building a nuclear power stations to running a FTSE listed PLC listed by Forbes magazine as one of...
First meetings: The Rules of a Good Match by Jo Haigh
The first impression rules apply equally in business as in any personal situation. These first moments as we...
Shifts in the workplace by Liz Barclay
The world of work is changing. Jobs as we know them – working for one employer to do...
The Spirit of Enterprise by Anne Jirsch
Coach and mentor Anne Jirsch has noticed a change in her business clients. Over the last ten years...
Is your business your baby? by Jo Haigh
My company is 25 years old next year, it’s no longer my baby it’s a grown up woman....
Love sees no Colour. Interview with Jessica Huie
Entrepreneur Jessica Huie has worked for 10 years at the pinnacle of the British media, including seven years...
The missing element to the law of attraction by Tamsen Garrie
Success just doesn’t happen, it requires you to act to attract it! Have you ever wondered why it is...
Shine at that Interview!
The Best You asked eight business leaders what advice they would give to someone looking for a job. Here’s...
Weather the Storm: 6 Tips to enable SMEs to Flourish in Challenging Times – by Russell Ward
Russell Ward is CEO of Silent Edge – a specialist in sales training and motivation gives 6 powerful tips...