This blog reflects my personal view on business. And other stuff.

I don’t profess to be a guru. Or amazingly successful. But I have travelled, worked in a lot of places, started my own business, consulted, given talks, presented, won new business (and lost business, and staff, and ideas, and friends — just like anyone else going through life).

So these are really my observations. And some tips on how you can do better business.

You are most welcome to comment and build the conversation.

You’re welcome to criticise my view.

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