I published a video the other day about trying to save entrepreneurs from themselves. A commenter made the valid point that you should take the time to stake out the business you may be thinking about taking it on, if staking it out is possible. For example, a retail business. This reminded me of when… Continue reading Misinterpreting the data when buying a business
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More business and investment related videos in 2025
In 2025 I think I will focus more of my attention on business related videos and what I have learned as a small business owner in Ireland since December 1986. The experience I have gained in a wide range of industries and economic circumstances is probably something I should be tapping into to a greater… Continue reading More business and investment related videos in 2025
Where do you get the time to make videos?
I gave a talk last week in a Webinar about my background, what led me to the profession of being a solicitor, the way I run my practice, and my use of video in my practice. One of the questions that came in was “how do you find the time to make videos?” I explained… Continue reading Where do you get the time to make videos?
The most difficult task for the small business owner
I have been self-employed since December 1986. That’s 38 years and counting. I have been involved in many industries, many start-ups, and have learned a lot along the way. Once you are halfway observant you are bound to pick up some stuff over the course of 38 years of all types of issues and problems.… Continue reading The most difficult task for the small business owner
Starting your own business-the priorities
I am often asked for a consultation with a would be entrepreneur. It will be someone who has an idea for a new business, or intend starting a company, or developing something, or who intends taking over an existing business. From the outset, however, their budget does not seem to be adequate. For they want… Continue reading Starting your own business-the priorities
The common mistake with entrepreneurs and commercial leases
I’m working on a new lease for a client this morning. It is a typical new lease where my client is renewing their existing lease and signing a new deed of renunciation. Everything is straightforward as I have gone through the necessary pre-lease queries now and five years ago when I acted for the same… Continue reading The common mistake with entrepreneurs and commercial leases
Which (if any) social media sites are effective for your business?
There is a lot to be said for any small business owner concentrating on the social media platform(s) that are right for their business. This will depend on three factors: An enormous amount of time can be spent flogging a dead horse in this regard. But finding the right channel is a valuable use of… Continue reading Which (if any) social media sites are effective for your business?
How to excel as a service provider
I have discovered, after being self-employed for some 37 years, that if you are a service provider you can make a good living by doing what you say you will do when you are supposed to. This may seem like a simple, trite, self-evident observation. But I have noticed that most service providers struggle to… Continue reading How to excel as a service provider
Small businesses should constantly monitor and review time spent on social media sites
I always monitor closely my efforts and time spent on social media sites. I am looking to ascertain what is working, what’s not working and trying to arrive at the optimum use of my time. Yes, I could spend plenty of time on all the platforms open to me, but I want to ensure the… Continue reading Small businesses should constantly monitor and review time spent on social media sites
The most important skill in any small business or start up
One of the most important skills that any entrepreneur or small business owner can acquire is the ability to organise and manage. I have created and run many different businesses and undertakings since my first one in 1986. The one common thread running through all of them, like a seam of gold running through bedrock,… Continue reading The most important skill in any small business or start up