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August 11, 2016
Empathy: relate to create
In this blog post I discuss the concept of empathy, and how developing your empathetic side can be a catalyst to getting you on the road to becoming a creator and not a hater.
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August 4, 2016
The results and winner of the 3rd and final 7 Day Startup Challenge
July 2016 marked the 3rd and final instalment of the 7 Day Startup Challenge. The purpose of the challenge was to get people to launch a project, or achieve a goal they otherwise wouldn’t.
In this post I’ll announce the winner (at the end) and look at some of the notable projects completed.
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July 12, 2016
13 books to read for creative inspiration
Following on from my recent post on creative role models, this post discusses a bunch of books to fire up your creative juices and help get you on the road from dreaming to doing when it comes to channeling your inner creativity.
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June 28, 2016
Inspiring role models for unleashing your inner creative beast
Many of us experience roadblocks to fulfilling our inner creative urges. In this article I talk about some of my favourite creative role models from the business and artistic world who may inspire you to unleash your creative inner beast.
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June 14, 2016
Ways to participate in the 7 Day Startup Challenge that don’t involve starting a new business
The 7 Day Startup Challenge can be used to launch any project, goal or challenge, not just if you're looking to start up a new business. In this article I'll take you through some ways you can participate in the next Challenge, which commences on 12 July.
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June 6, 2016
Small business networking not working? Tips to connect that don’t involve throwing business cards at people
Networking to grow your business contacts is something that all entrepreneurs need to be good at. So if your networking strategy is not working as effectively as it should, here’s 20 tips to get you networking like a champ that don’t involve throwing business cards at people.
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June 1, 2016
Crowdfunding for business – how we hit our goal on day 1, and how we could have done better
If you are looking at crowdfunding for business, there are a few things you’ll need to consider if you want to hit your target. We hit our goal with Black Hops on day one, but there were still things we could have done better.
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May 18, 2016
How I’m applying my online business success to build an offline business
Being someone with a background in online marketing I’ve always thought it would be great to apply those skills to an offline business. In the last few years I’ve been able to do that since establishing Black Hops Brewing with 2 mates.
So here are some of the ways that I’ve been able to leverage off my online business knowledge to help with an offline business.
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May 13, 2016
Design 101 for Entrepreneurs
Design is something that I feel not enough entrepreneurs take seriously. They treat it as an afterthought, get advice from the wrong people, opt for the cheapest option and as a result, fail to build a respectable brand.
In this article I will drill down further and discuss ways in which you can ensure your design elements, such as your website and in particular your logo, can help you deliver a great brand image. Let's kick it off with one of my favorite quotes:
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August 27, 2015
How I overcame my fear of public speaking and why that sucks a little bit
In February 2005, I got an email from Lisa from the Elearning Network of Australasia (ElNet). It was a voluntary organization that she set up with her agency business partner to progress the Elearning industry mainly in Australia. I was working in the Government, building elearning courses including some cool projects with Lisa’s agency. Lisa ...
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