15 May 2026
Conviction is More Than Motivation: Why I Sold a Coffee Business After 8 Years
Why I sold New Kings Coffee after eight years - and what conviction actually looks like compared to motivation. The fourth pillar of the Success Framework.
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Practical thinking for founders
Articles on entrepreneurship, business coaching, and the Success Framework. No hype, no fluff - just ideas that make you think differently about your business.
1 May 2026
How Long Does It Really Take to Start Making Money from a Business?
Honest UK timelines for service, product and digital businesses - and what you can do to shorten the path to profitability.
23 April 2026
Working in Your Genius: Why Your Entrepreneur Profile Changes Everything
Most entrepreneurs are working against their natural grain and wondering why it feels so hard. Here is what working in your genius actually means, and why identifying your profile changes how you build.
22 April 2026
The Success Triangle: What It Is and Why I Replaced It
The success triangle is a useful starting point. But after working with over 300 founders, I found it was missing something critical - and that gap was explaining most of the stuck cases I was seeing.
7 April 2026
How to Know If Your Business Idea Is Viable
You have got an idea. It keeps you up at night. But how do you know if it is actually viable before you invest your time and money?
21 February 2025
A Smarter Marketing Strategy for Entrepreneurs
Ever feel like you are throwing spaghetti at the wall and hoping something sticks? There is a simpler way to think about marketing.
2 February 2025
Why Job Seekers Have Clear Requirements - But Entrepreneurs Wing It
We are picky about jobs but vague about businesses. Here is how to fix that.
30 January 2025
What Keeps You Going? A Deep Dive into Motivation
Motivation is that spark that gets us moving. But some days it feels more like a flicker than a flame. Here is how to sustain it.
28 January 2025
The Success Framework: Four Conditions Every Business Needs
Most business problems are not what they appear to be. The Success Framework identifies the four conditions that need to be in balance for a business to feel sustainable.
25 January 2025
7 Essential Steps to Launch Your First Business
Starting your first business can be overwhelming, but having a clear plan can make all the difference.
25 January 2025
Free Startup Resources for UK Entrepreneurs
A curated collection of the best free and affordable resources for UK founders, covering government guidance, funding, communities, books, and tools.
25 January 2025
Starting a Business: Top Questions Answered
This guide answers key questions entrepreneurs face about planning, funding, marketing, and managing early growth.
24 January 2025
Are You Paying Yourself?
As founders, we pour everything into our businesses. But what often gets sacrificed? Our own financial stability.
31 December 2024
Why Your Next Big Idea Won’t Matter… Unless You Do This
Ideas are everywhere. Problems that need solving surround us every day. But execution beats ideas every time.
16 December 2024
Why Your Solution Might Be Missing the Mark
It is tempting to fall in love with our ideas. But success comes from solving real problems that customers care about.
14 December 2024
Business Coach vs Mentor: Which Do You Need?
Should you work with a business coach or a mentor? They sound similar but serve different purposes. Here is how to decide which one you actually need.