Category Archives: Business Stories
Posted on April 13, 2012 by David
ShareWhile I spent a heap of time putting titles in and taking them out again, I’ve decided that the following list of books should be “absolute reads” for every manager and entrepreneur. What do you think? I’d be interested to … Continue reading →
Posted on March 16, 2012 by David
Former UK Dragons’ Den star James Caan has just released his latest book, “Start Your Business in 7 Days”. As a former lecturer in entrepreneurship and founder of Dragon College of Business, I found the book to be a fantastic read for both budding and experienced entrepreneurs. Continue reading →
Posted on March 8, 2012 by David
While he first published his ideas in 1943 and died more than three decades ago, Abraham Maslow’s hierarchy of needs remains as influential today as ever, perhaps even more so. Continue reading →
Posted on March 4, 2012 by David
I wanted to provide you with some feedback on how the course has helped me and how much I have applied already, even just in my application addressing the selection criteria and interview process I went through for my job. I attribute a part of the impact and success of my application to Dragon College’s course material for the Executive Assistant course. Continue reading →
Posted on January 13, 2012 by David
Well, it’s time to leave the dolphins of Jervis Bay in peace and instead come back to this series of articles about achieving business success in 2012, the Year of the Dragon! Again, I’m taking a lead from Duncan Bannatyne’s 43 Business Mistakes…And How to Avoid Them to tee me up for this piece. Continue reading →
Posted on January 2, 2012 by David
While I am happily continuing my series of reflections on Duncan Bannatyne’s new book 43 Business Mistakes…And What to Do About Them, I’ve decided that DB is a “glass half empty” kind of guy. This book could drive you over the edge given its tendency to remind you that there are icebergs out there with your name on them! Let’s turn the switch to the positive! Continue reading →
Posted on January 1, 2012 by David
To mark the beginning of the Year of the Dragon, this article reflects on several more of the “classic business mistakes” that Duncan Bannatyne considers in his latest book. While the first is a repeat of previous mistakes, the others move on to consider the smarts that successful businesspeople need. Knowing the details, getting “out there”, and putting their money where their mouths are are key ingredients in business success. Continue reading →
Posted on December 28, 2011 by David
Man, when you think that successful entrepreneur Duncan Bannatyne has come up with 43 common mistakes that businesses make, any of which may be lethal, one can feel akin to those standing on the deck of the Titanic and seeing nothing but icebergs! Still, let’s tackle them anyway! Continue reading →
Posted on December 27, 2011 by David
Dragons’ Den star and UK entrepreneur Duncan Bannatyne’s recent book 43 Business Mistakes and How to Avoid Them provides some great food for thought for businesspeople, particularly those considering a new start-up or in the early growth phase of the life of their business. In this initial post, I’ll consider Bannatyne’s first 3 mistakes. Continue reading →
Posted on December 26, 2011 by David
In 2012, Australian universities will be allowed to enrol as many students as they like in many of their courses, including their bachelors degrees in business and commerce. Will doing one of these courses make them better businesspeople or managers? Probably not. The Dragon says that they should think again… Continue reading →
