“I would start a business if only I could come up with an Idea”

Here’s an idea for a business. If I could collect a pound for every time someone has said that to me – I would be, well, better off than I am now!

In all honesty, I hate hearing that phrase. What makes people think they have to come up with a new idea? Have a look at the Sunday Times Rich List. There are 1,000 people in there. But how many of them have come up with a new idea? Very few is the answer and yet most people that I come across still say that the only thing holding them back is that they cannot think of a new idea.

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I will start issuing my guidelines from tomorrow – so please do drop in again. In the meantime, I would like to mention another bug bear of mine; exhibitions and shows aimed at ‘inspiring success and business”

They are a racket – please stay away from them! I have probably met close to 500 Entrepreneurs in the last ten years or so. None of them were inspired to start a business by attending a workshop. These events are great as pick me ups – but if you are serious about starting something you will not need to be inspired to start a business!

Don’t get me wrong – I like these events and I think they can be a tremendous boost for you when you are feeling a bit zapped of energy, a year or so after you have started your business. But if you are low on energy to start a business – trust me – running a business is not for you!

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