Tag: Advice & Tips

OMG – How many changes have we had in 2020, right? At the Academy of Entrepreneurs we are all about future-focus, so we spoke to market leaders and leading startups to find out what skills are needed in 2020 and….. #beyond!! # Emotional Intelligence Forbes reports that emotional intelligence ranks high on employers’ wish...

Yes, that’s right! Unicorns and Zebras are part of the startup ecosystem. A unicorn is a term in the startup world to indicate a private company with a valuation over $1 billion. The term was coined in 2013 by venture capitalist Aileen Lee, choosing the mythical animal to represent the statistical rarity of such...

Entrepreneurs are driven and motivated individuals, with an internal drive to succeed.  ‘Emotional Intelligence’ means more money, and as an entrepreneur you cannot neglect the skills needed to manage your emotions and relate well to others. Business is about relationships, and Emotional Intelligence is the number one skill needed for you to connect with...

The main difference between an Entrepreneur and an Intrapreneur is that an Intrapreneur is an employee, and an Entrepreneur is the founder who designs, launches, and manages a new business, which almost always starts out as a small business. Both are leaders that create and innovate. An entrepreneur runs their own company. They have...

When you’re self-employed, you know that you need to reach out to potential new clients on a regular basis if you want to grow your business....

So, you have a great product, you have a great idea, you have a business plan and a Social Media and PR strategy and you are almost ready to launch! ...

Working from home is not easy, we are enticed by a mirage of us in pajamas and watching tv while we work, no tedious office light or lame cubicles, no commuting etc etc etc. However, reality is harsh: you tend to procrastinate, get distracted, your chair is really uncomfortable, the dishes need to be...

We all know that fitness is important for our health, but did you know it can also be good for your business?...

The Chinese word for "crisis" is composed of two Chinese characters signifying "danger" and "opportunity" respectively....