When we think of the word entrepreneur, we often conclude that this can be attributed to someone who runs their own business. While this is of course very true, the idea of entrepreneurship is more about establishing and cultivating a mindset that sets you up for success down the road.

In today's fast-paced and ever-changing work environment, it's more important than ever to prioritise your health and well-being. Not only will taking care of yourself help you feel better and be more productive, but it will also help you to avoid burnout and maintain a healthy work-life balance.

Creating a results-oriented culture within your organisations is not something that can be achieved overnight. It requires highly motivated staff, all pulling in the same direction and working together to achieve the best possible outcomes.

The online realm is a great place for young person to start their journey to become environmental leaders. They have at their fingertips the phenomenon that is social media to inspire others through their encounters in nature or fanning the flames of action through motivational outpourings.

It’s no secret that an engaged workforce provides huge benefits for employees and employers alike. Making sure that your employees feel like they are heard is an essential first step in enhancing workplace productivity. Keeping them engaged, and having a transparent relationship that includes active listening, prevents issues from forming down the line.

Many start-ups and small businesses think that they don’t need to worry about branding because they don’t have the budget for it or it's something they can focus on later down the road. However, this is a mistake. Even if you don’t have the money to hire a branding agency, there are still many things you can do to build a strong brand and online presence to attract your 'super fan'.

One big problem with apps such as WhatsApp and Facebook Messenger is that, whilst they can serve a business use, they are still social media. As staff become comfortable with them, the tone of what would otherwise be a professional conversation can be lowered. Here are some real-life examples of what work-focused social media apps should not be used for when communicating with staff.

When small business owners take on staff for the first time, they often feel as though they are entering “a minefield” of employment law and human resources, which might go off under their feet at any moment. They therefore try to cram everything that they need into their staff contracts, feeling as though this will protect them.