By Eugenie Harvey
Along with David Robinson, I developed and launched We Are What We Do - a new global movement which aims to inspire people to use simple everyday actions to change the world. More
By www.moretolifet...
Proving that there's really no excuse not to leave behind the Ikea flat packs for full-on carpentry, Kim McGinley bounced back from a bad relationship and a back injury to turn herself from a hairdresser into a one-woman DIY business. More
By Richard on 15 February 2007 at 09:27 in Careershifters Blog
A pre-publication copy of Paul Allen's Your Ethical Business book arrived in the Careershifters HQ today (thank you Paul). If you've any interest in being a social, ethical or environmental entrepreneur, this is an excellent primer on all the different aspects you'll need to consider to get your business started.
Paul kindly invited Careershifters to submit some tips on how to make the leap from your old day job into running your own ethical business and naturally, we were happy to oblige. Turn to page 42 in the book, or read the five tips here on the Careershifters site.
By Richard
You have an idea for a social business. It’s a passion burning inside you. You’ve made some plans, you’ve taken the first small steps of your journey, but you’re still in your day job. Your job offers security and pays the bills, but it’s also holding you back from truly following your dream. What should you do? More
By nbremner
Luxury fashion is portrayed as a glamorous and sophisticated industry, and it is. But how could I as an outsider penetrate this closed industry to not only launch my own online fashion retailer, but actually be successful. More
By Simon Luard on 15 January 2007 at 23:05 in ShiftLogs
That's not a cry of anguish... i just cant remember what I've been doing for the last few weeks.Let me think.Jesus is running!! She sounds pretty good and seems in good order though I admit to knowing very little about old French vehicles - maybe she'll blow up tomorrow! The guy who fixed her has been quality.. fixing her up pretty cheap, giving advice on painting Jesu and generally being a good bloke. So I tried to insure her the other day... you need to do that before you register a foreign vehicle in the UK. I've never had my own policy and have a massive ugly blemish on my driving licence (young and foolish). First quote i got was for £2600 quid! No sympathy. Next one told me £1200. Nice. Shopped around a little more and am now insured fully comp for £800. Happy. More
By Marianne Craig
Mind mapping is a great way to plan any aspect of your life or career. Here Marianne shows how mind mapping can be used to start writing up a business plan.Mind mapping is a great way to plan any aspect of your life or career. Here Marianne shows how mind mapping can be used to start writing up a business plan. More
By Marianne Craig
Being self-employed or setting up a new business can feel very isolating, but it doesn't have to be. Find out how to go about setting up your own personal support group. More
By Mark Fremantle
Don't try and do a 9-5 job and set up your own business at the same time - setting up is more than a full-time occupation. More
By Dan Hillier
Trusting in yourself and going with your heart is far better than sitting and wondering what might have happened... More
