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1. What advice would you give to a budding entrepreneur?<\/strong><\/p>\n Back yourself, be ambitious and be prepared to work really hard to execute your idea – a great business doesn’t come easy!<\/p>\n 2. Entrepreneurs often have to deal with setbacks or failures. How do you cope with this?<\/strong><\/p>\n I remember that every moment will soon pass. Realising that a low will only last for a moment in time, and the same goes for a high, means I try to live in the moment but not get too overwhelmed as it is all part of the journey. Of course, this has got a lot easier as I gain more experience!<\/p>\n 3. What are the top 3 challenges you’ve faced as a business owner, and how are you overcoming them?<\/strong><\/p>\n 4. What is the best way for an aspiring entrepreneur to raise capital?<\/strong><\/p>\n My experience has been to bootstrap – but there are so many avenues now so I would suggest to reach out to networks and do your research.<\/p>\n 5. Do you think there’s a recipe for success in business, and if so, what is it?<\/strong><\/p>\n Purpose, passion and hard work. I believe you have to be wired to make a difference, and this means something different to everyone.<\/p>\n 6. Which industries do you think are the most ripe for disruption?<\/strong><\/p>\n Professional services (which is where I play)!<\/p>\n 7. Which entrepreneur, or entrepreneurs, do you admire the most?<\/strong><\/p>\n I admire the entrepreneurs I meet every day; every person has a story and if they are more than a few years in has had to overcome significant challenges. To stick with your business and achieve growth is testament to strong character.<\/p>\n 8. What sets a good business idea apart from a bad business idea?<\/strong><\/p>\n Everyone has great ideas – execution is everything.<\/p>\n 9. What do you think are the top 3 qualities of a good leader?<\/strong><\/p>\n Ability to connect: Understand that one-size-fits-one and truly care about the individual.<\/p>\n Trust: I don\u2019t believe people have to earn trust, I believe people want to do a good job and you have to provide them with the right tools and environment to succeed.<\/p>\n Vulnerability: Admitting you don\u2019t have all the answers and are prepared to fail – providing a safe environment for people to learn and grow.<\/p>\n 10. How do you attract and retain talent?<\/strong><\/p>\n We are a purpose-driven organisation with a high trust workplace. Flexibility and autonomy are a large part of everyone\u2019s role. We ensure our team have meaningful and challenging work and a great environment. We focus on leadership and the overall employee experience!<\/p>\n <\/p>\n\n
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