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Tuesday, December 28, 2010
ENTREPRENEURESHIPS
James Caan is a hugely successful "serial entrepreneur" and a Dragon's Den investor. He is also a massively inspirational speaker for any level of business audience and has the necessary media profile and charisma to attract delegates to a conference.
As a boy, James Caan learned two very important lessons while watching his late father work long hours, seven days a week, in order to make a success of his textile business. Firstly, nothing is achieved without dedication and effort. Secondly, there is little point in working so hard that you can’t take time to enjoy the rewards and, if you are lucky enough to be in the position to do so, try to give something back.
James Caan is CEO of private equity firm Hamilton Bradshaw and has been building and selling businesses since 1985.
Having founded the Alexander Mann Group in 1985, an executive head hunting firm with a turnover of £300m and operations in 50 countries, Caan sold the company in 2002.
Caan also co-founded executive head-hunting firm Humana International with his partner Doug Bugie, growing the business to over 147 offices across 30 countries from 1993-1999.
In 2001 James Caan was awarded the BT Enterprise of the Year award for outstanding success in business and having already been a finalist in 2000 he was named PricewaterhouseCoopers Entrepreneur of the Year 2003. That same year, having successfully graduated from the Advanced Management Program at Harvard Business School, Caan also won the Entrepreneur category in the Asian Jewel Awards.
Setting up London-based Hamilton Bradshaw in 2004, the private equity company specialises in buyouts, venture capital, turnarounds and real estate investments and development opportunities in both the UK and Europe. Investing up to £10 million in each individual transaction.
In October 2007, James Caan joined the panel in the fifth series of BBC Two's Dragons' Den. He is committed to investing in some of the UK’s most promising start-up companies. When making decisions in the Den, James’s watchword is ‘execution’. A good idea is all very well, but James is quickly able to surmise whether the would-be entrepreneur has thought it through to the market stage and convincingly demonstrated that it is commercially viable.
James’s business philosophy is based on a win-win strategy. “Most people in business go around with the attitude ‘I must win’, which often translates into doing well in business at the expense of someone else losing,” he explains. “I believe that to succeed in the long-term, you need to make sure that the people around you win too.” It is an ethos that has served James Caan, and those he does business with, extraordinarily well.
James rules of Success:
1. Observe the masses and do the opposite It is much easier to be part of the crowd than not, but an entrepreneur may need to swim against the tide.
2. Ambition is nothing without passion Anyone can be enthusiastic. Passion is having the character to continue with an idea once that initial emotion has gone. You have got to have that conviction and unquestioning belief in what you are doing in order to be successful.
3. Presentation and preparation matter If you do not make the best of yourself and present your idea in a clear manner, how can anyone believe that you will do the best for your business?
4. Prove your product Have you got a good product with verified market acceptability? Market acceptability means that it has been demonstrated to a number of people who have come back and said yes, this is something I would like to buy. I certainly wouldn't invest in something that is no more than a plan on a piece of paper. Showing that you are able to execute your plans effectively is paramount.
5. Do your sums Make sure that the figures stack up. Nobody is going to be interested in doing business with you if they can't see a return.
6. You can and must learn from failure Entrepreneurs need to be prepared for things not working out as planned. They have to be prepared to make sacrifices for the business and be prepared for taking risks. Persistence is essential - who dares wins!
7. If you win, somebody else doesn't have to lose Adopt a win-win formula. A lot of businesspeople walk around with an attitude of "I must win", which in practice often means "winning" at the expense of someone else. To really succeed in the long term, you need to make sure that the people around you win too.
8. Your people are your business How are your leadership skills? Successful entrepreneurs are rarely one-man bands and exceptional communication skills are vital.
9. Complacency is your enemy No matter how successful you are, you should never rest on your laurels. Every year you should be wondering how to replicate or build on the success of the year before. It's an ongoing thing - you're never home and dry.
10. Don't work too hard There are times in business when you have to put everything on one side and really go for it, but there's no point working seven days a week if you don't take time to enjoy life.
As a boy, James Caan learned two very important lessons while watching his late father work long hours, seven days a week, in order to make a success of his textile business. Firstly, nothing is achieved without dedication and effort. Secondly, there is little point in working so hard that you can’t take time to enjoy the rewards and, if you are lucky enough to be in the position to do so, try to give something back.
James Caan is CEO of private equity firm Hamilton Bradshaw and has been building and selling businesses since 1985.
Having founded the Alexander Mann Group in 1985, an executive head hunting firm with a turnover of £300m and operations in 50 countries, Caan sold the company in 2002.
Caan also co-founded executive head-hunting firm Humana International with his partner Doug Bugie, growing the business to over 147 offices across 30 countries from 1993-1999.
In 2001 James Caan was awarded the BT Enterprise of the Year award for outstanding success in business and having already been a finalist in 2000 he was named PricewaterhouseCoopers Entrepreneur of the Year 2003. That same year, having successfully graduated from the Advanced Management Program at Harvard Business School, Caan also won the Entrepreneur category in the Asian Jewel Awards.
Setting up London-based Hamilton Bradshaw in 2004, the private equity company specialises in buyouts, venture capital, turnarounds and real estate investments and development opportunities in both the UK and Europe. Investing up to £10 million in each individual transaction.
In October 2007, James Caan joined the panel in the fifth series of BBC Two's Dragons' Den. He is committed to investing in some of the UK’s most promising start-up companies. When making decisions in the Den, James’s watchword is ‘execution’. A good idea is all very well, but James is quickly able to surmise whether the would-be entrepreneur has thought it through to the market stage and convincingly demonstrated that it is commercially viable.
James’s business philosophy is based on a win-win strategy. “Most people in business go around with the attitude ‘I must win’, which often translates into doing well in business at the expense of someone else losing,” he explains. “I believe that to succeed in the long-term, you need to make sure that the people around you win too.” It is an ethos that has served James Caan, and those he does business with, extraordinarily well.
James rules of Success:
1. Observe the masses and do the opposite It is much easier to be part of the crowd than not, but an entrepreneur may need to swim against the tide.
2. Ambition is nothing without passion Anyone can be enthusiastic. Passion is having the character to continue with an idea once that initial emotion has gone. You have got to have that conviction and unquestioning belief in what you are doing in order to be successful.
3. Presentation and preparation matter If you do not make the best of yourself and present your idea in a clear manner, how can anyone believe that you will do the best for your business?
4. Prove your product Have you got a good product with verified market acceptability? Market acceptability means that it has been demonstrated to a number of people who have come back and said yes, this is something I would like to buy. I certainly wouldn't invest in something that is no more than a plan on a piece of paper. Showing that you are able to execute your plans effectively is paramount.
5. Do your sums Make sure that the figures stack up. Nobody is going to be interested in doing business with you if they can't see a return.
6. You can and must learn from failure Entrepreneurs need to be prepared for things not working out as planned. They have to be prepared to make sacrifices for the business and be prepared for taking risks. Persistence is essential - who dares wins!
7. If you win, somebody else doesn't have to lose Adopt a win-win formula. A lot of businesspeople walk around with an attitude of "I must win", which in practice often means "winning" at the expense of someone else. To really succeed in the long term, you need to make sure that the people around you win too.
8. Your people are your business How are your leadership skills? Successful entrepreneurs are rarely one-man bands and exceptional communication skills are vital.
9. Complacency is your enemy No matter how successful you are, you should never rest on your laurels. Every year you should be wondering how to replicate or build on the success of the year before. It's an ongoing thing - you're never home and dry.
10. Don't work too hard There are times in business when you have to put everything on one side and really go for it, but there's no point working seven days a week if you don't take time to enjoy life.
Sunday, December 26, 2010
ANOTHER YEAR COMMING
As hard as it may be to believe, another year is soon coming to an end. For many, this is a time of reflection and excitement – what did I accomplish in 2010, and what am I looking forward to doing differently in 2011, for my business and personal life?
For many business owners, such thoughts include soul-searching about marketing past, present, and future.
The best place to start is with your plan. If you did not have a plan, consider doing one for the new year. A plan should be a guide to help you from putting marketing on the back burner and to help you resist the feeling of “panic” when the phones aren’t ringing as much as they were or as much as you want them to ring.
For many business owners, such thoughts include soul-searching about marketing past, present, and future.
The best place to start is with your plan. If you did not have a plan, consider doing one for the new year. A plan should be a guide to help you from putting marketing on the back burner and to help you resist the feeling of “panic” when the phones aren’t ringing as much as they were or as much as you want them to ring.
Saturday, October 9, 2010
IF I HAD MY LIFE TO LIVE OVER
.I would have gone to bed when I was sick instead of pretending the earth would go into a holding pattern if I weren't there for the day.
I would have burned the pink candle sculpted like a rose before it melted in storage.I would have talked less and listened more.
I would have invited friends over to dinner even if the carpet was stained, or the sofa faded.
I would have eaten the popcorn in the 'good' living room and worried much less about the dirt when someone wanted to light a fire in the fireplace.
I would have taken the time to listen to my grandfather ramble about his youth.
I would never have insisted the car windows be rolled up on a summer day because my hair had just been teased and sprayed.
I would have sat on the lawn with my children and not worried about grass stains.
I would have cried and laughed less while watching television-and more while watching life.
I would never have bought anything just because it was practical, wouldn't show soil, or was guaranteed to last a lifetime.
Instead of wishing away nine months of pregnancy, I'd have cherished every moment and realized that the wonderment growing inside me was the only chance in life to assist God in a miracle.
When my kids kissed me impetuously, I would never have said, "Later. Now go get washed up for dinner."
There would have been more "I love you's"...More "I'm sorry's" ...But mostly, given another shot at life, I would seize every minute... look at it and really see it... live it... and never give it back.
Stop sweating the small stuff. Don't worry about who doesn't like you, who has more, or who's doing what.
Instead, let's cherish the relationships we have with those who do love us. Let's think about what God has blessed us with.
And what we are doing each day to promote ourselves mentally, physically, emotionally, as well as spiritually.
Life is too short to let it pass you by.We only have one shot at this and then it's gone.
I hope you all have a blessed day.
I would have burned the pink candle sculpted like a rose before it melted in storage.I would have talked less and listened more.
I would have invited friends over to dinner even if the carpet was stained, or the sofa faded.
I would have eaten the popcorn in the 'good' living room and worried much less about the dirt when someone wanted to light a fire in the fireplace.
I would have taken the time to listen to my grandfather ramble about his youth.
I would never have insisted the car windows be rolled up on a summer day because my hair had just been teased and sprayed.
I would have sat on the lawn with my children and not worried about grass stains.
I would have cried and laughed less while watching television-and more while watching life.
I would never have bought anything just because it was practical, wouldn't show soil, or was guaranteed to last a lifetime.
Instead of wishing away nine months of pregnancy, I'd have cherished every moment and realized that the wonderment growing inside me was the only chance in life to assist God in a miracle.
When my kids kissed me impetuously, I would never have said, "Later. Now go get washed up for dinner."
There would have been more "I love you's"...More "I'm sorry's" ...But mostly, given another shot at life, I would seize every minute... look at it and really see it... live it... and never give it back.
Stop sweating the small stuff. Don't worry about who doesn't like you, who has more, or who's doing what.
Instead, let's cherish the relationships we have with those who do love us. Let's think about what God has blessed us with.
And what we are doing each day to promote ourselves mentally, physically, emotionally, as well as spiritually.
Life is too short to let it pass you by.We only have one shot at this and then it's gone.
I hope you all have a blessed day.
Wednesday, August 18, 2010
Thursday, August 5, 2010
THE TIDE IS LOW
Day is warm, I hear
The wind and the trees
I know Im there, but I'll never be...
The wind is soft tonight
The tide is low
And I know the way
I never felt better, now
Sometimes life, it moves too slow
Slows to a crawl,
And then the poetry is lost
And without speed,
Hope becomes certainty
And for once, Im certain
I never felt better, now
A garden is it's own perfect world
Where everything has a place
Mmm, every leaf, every stone
Every speck of dirt
But wheres my place?
I never felt better, now
I even tried
To get arrested today,
But everyone looked the other way
I count the hours
And I count the days
But for once, Im certain
I never felt better, now
The wind and the trees
I know Im there, but I'll never be...
The wind is soft tonight
The tide is low
And I know the way
I never felt better, now
Sometimes life, it moves too slow
Slows to a crawl,
And then the poetry is lost
And without speed,
Hope becomes certainty
And for once, Im certain
I never felt better, now
A garden is it's own perfect world
Where everything has a place
Mmm, every leaf, every stone
Every speck of dirt
But wheres my place?
I never felt better, now
I even tried
To get arrested today,
But everyone looked the other way
I count the hours
And I count the days
But for once, Im certain
I never felt better, now
Why do i feel helpless
Why do i feel helpless
Helplessness is the feeling someone gets when he finds himself unable to change something in his that is important to him. Helplessness is one major cause of depression since depression in many cases can be nothing more than a feeling someone gets when he loses hope in getting something that he really wanted.
Just like an electric current flows in a circuit, motivation flaws in our minds as long as the circuit is connected, but when a part of the wire is torn the current stops flawing and we lose motivation.
This wire is torn when we feel helpless or when we think that we are not in control of the circumstances. One of the most important definitions of helplessness is the loss of control over someone’s life.
The Anatomy of helplessness
So if helplessness is one of the major causes of depression then we need to understand how do we develop the feelings of helplessness so that we can avoid them. The following list explains the main causes behind feelings of helplessness:
* Lack of control causes helplessness: As long as our actions are related to the outcomes we get we feel in control even if the outcomes were bad. For example, if a student didn’t study then failed an exam he won’t feel helpless simply because he will attribute his failure to not working hard but if a student studied and got a B instead of the A he expected he might feel helpless!!
* Past experience and learned helplessness: In My article learned helplessness I explained how we can learn to become helpless when we face several situations that we fail to deal with. No one is born helpless but we learn how to become helpless as a result of facing problems that we have no control over
* Lack of skills causes helplessness: Do you remember Macgyver? The guy was totally unstoppable because of his ability to invent devices that helped him deal with the problems he faced. If you don’t have enough skills to deal with life problems then surely you will become helpless
* Helplessness infection: Some people have learned to become helpless before even facing life problems as a result of listening to helpless friends talking about their past experiences. (See how your friends influence you)
* Belief system problems: Once someone develops a belief like "I am failure" or "Life is unfair" he becomes helpless for the rest of his life!! After all one of the reasons we become motivated to do something is believing that we can do it, if that belief was replaced with a helpless one then surely helplessness will replace motivation.
Helplessness is the feeling someone gets when he finds himself unable to change something in his that is important to him. Helplessness is one major cause of depression since depression in many cases can be nothing more than a feeling someone gets when he loses hope in getting something that he really wanted.
Just like an electric current flows in a circuit, motivation flaws in our minds as long as the circuit is connected, but when a part of the wire is torn the current stops flawing and we lose motivation.
This wire is torn when we feel helpless or when we think that we are not in control of the circumstances. One of the most important definitions of helplessness is the loss of control over someone’s life.
The Anatomy of helplessness
So if helplessness is one of the major causes of depression then we need to understand how do we develop the feelings of helplessness so that we can avoid them. The following list explains the main causes behind feelings of helplessness:
* Lack of control causes helplessness: As long as our actions are related to the outcomes we get we feel in control even if the outcomes were bad. For example, if a student didn’t study then failed an exam he won’t feel helpless simply because he will attribute his failure to not working hard but if a student studied and got a B instead of the A he expected he might feel helpless!!
* Past experience and learned helplessness: In My article learned helplessness I explained how we can learn to become helpless when we face several situations that we fail to deal with. No one is born helpless but we learn how to become helpless as a result of facing problems that we have no control over
* Lack of skills causes helplessness: Do you remember Macgyver? The guy was totally unstoppable because of his ability to invent devices that helped him deal with the problems he faced. If you don’t have enough skills to deal with life problems then surely you will become helpless
* Helplessness infection: Some people have learned to become helpless before even facing life problems as a result of listening to helpless friends talking about their past experiences. (See how your friends influence you)
* Belief system problems: Once someone develops a belief like "I am failure" or "Life is unfair" he becomes helpless for the rest of his life!! After all one of the reasons we become motivated to do something is believing that we can do it, if that belief was replaced with a helpless one then surely helplessness will replace motivation.
Sunday, June 13, 2010
THE EXTORTIONS IN OUR SCHOOLS
This has been the other of the day in our schools in Nigeria, the just concluded WAEC conducted in west African Region most of our leaders have seen it as a means to get to the top. most especially in the eastern part of the country in one of the most popular secondary school in Aba Town affiliated to one of the most prestigious University privately own by religious organization situated in about Ten to Fifteen minutes Drive away from Onitsha Town going towards uli in Anambra State this Secondary School in Aba have frustrated the liveli hood of the less privileged in the state. The director of this school sees external examination as a means to laugh through out the year financially where the student will be ask to pay a ransom to the said personal account and finally enter examination hall with =N=1,000 each per paper as passing paper fees. with this the poor are crying for help Mr President rise up to this challenge to help us out
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