We all know that a moment in time can change our lives forever. A decision we make, a path we take, a road we choose – they can transform our lives for better, or worse. It’s usually impossible to know exactly what the outcome of our actions will be. But by being prepared to deal […]
When I started theethicalentrepreneur.com in 2015, it was intended as a hobby to help my develop my wordpress and writing skills. At the time, I picked three topics which interested me; Business, Economics and Politics, tied in my ‘ethical’ stance on business, and leapt of the deep end. Little did I know how much work
What is an employer looking for? Having been through the job search a few times, I’ve discovered a few tips and tricks to optimising the process. When I’m approached by someone looking for help, I usually find that their starting point is their own point of view, rather than that of a prospective employer. “It’s
Do you understand what an employer is looking for? Read More »
Managing expectations is an important part of any deal. Successful deal makers work to ensure that when a negotiation is concluded, all sides feel satisfied with an agreement. Studies show that satisfied negotiators are more likely to uphold the terms, and more importantly ‘spirit’, of an agreement. As contracts may not cover every possibility, having partners
If you’re like me, your most common complaint is probably that there isn’t enough time in a day, and if there is, that you can’t remember everything that you want to do. In this article, I’m going to be talking about my system for Getting Things Done; what workflows I use, and what programs I
In this article, I’m going to explore the Prospect Decision Making Cycle, and how writing style and topics can lead businesses to lose potential business by failing to meet the needs of visitors. Earlier this year, I started a job as Marketing Executive for WHISHWORKS – a global IT services company with lots of skill in
When it comes to website building, I’ve handled builds for clients, for myself and had significant input on others. And if there’s one thing I hate, it’s high priced firms which are high priced for no reason other than that they’re doing pointless work. I’m a big believer in understanding what you want your website to
When it comes to website building – more expensive isn’t always better Read More »
With the most recent Conservative Outrage being the upending and reduction of working and child tax credits, an often heard argument is that if the government were serious balancing the books and creating an equal society, that they would go after tax evaders, rather than the defenceless working poor. One of the most interesting facets
With August nearly coming to a close, and with the final month of Q3 approaching, how many readers can safely say that they have spent their budget wisely for this financial year? Businesses carry out budgeting exercises for a range of reasons, but primarily to plan and allocate funds to the activities deemed necessary for
Today, it was announced that the Greek government and the institutions of the EU had finally come to terms over a third bailout for the heavily indebted country. As an outsider with only limited information on the negotiations available, I can only speculate at the exact contents of the negotiations, but it seems clear that
Negotiation in the Eurozone; a failure of leadership Read More »
A few weeks ago, I was having a discussion with a colleague of mine about the difference between Marketing, Branding and Sales; or to be more precise, which of these I thought was the most important for a small business. I was arguing that all three are intrinsically different business functions, and that small businesses
Marketing, Branding and Sales – what are they, and how do they lead to money? Read More »
