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Crowdfunding – a word that brings with it excitement and the lure of billion pound startups. But what's the real truth behind this phenomenon, and what alternatives do you have; what pitfalls will you face? Curiously, and I didn't know this, there are different types of crowd funding: Rewards-based is typically done through Internet fundraising sites… The post https://www.excellence-expected.com/episode65/ (Crowdfunding – Alternative Finance Uncovered by Startup Direct) appeared first on https://www.excellence-expected.com (Excellence Expected, by Mark Asquith).

Money is a big deal, and cash is king when it comes to business. However, some businesses face a cash flow issue, but do not think about it until it is too late. Typical pitfalls regarding cash flow include businesses thinking it’s only their problem – no one else’s – but everyone suffers from such… The post https://www.excellence-expected.com/episode61/ (Cash is King – Unlock Your Small Business Finances) appeared first on https://www.excellence-expected.com (Excellence Expected, by Mark Asquith).

Kate Erickson recently fulfilled a decade long ambition – to author and self-publish a book. “The Fire Path” was a labour of love for Kate and was borne from her role as partner at Entrepreneur on Fire, the highly successful podcast and digital business created by John Lee Dumas in 2012. Kate held the desire to write a… The post https://www.excellence-expected.com/episode18/ (Kate Erickson’s “3 Ps” To Guarantee A Powerful Product Launch [Partner at Entrepreneur on Fire]) appeared first on https://www.excellence-expected.com (Excellence Expected, by Mark Asquith).

Doug Richard is amongst the world's most successful entrepreneurs: an award winning entrepreneurial mentor, former Dragons' Den dragon and highly commended philanthropist. In 2008 Doug set up his first socially focussed business, School for Startups, a programme that has gone on to provide accelerated mentoring & financial support to over 15,000 business and over 30,000… The post https://www.excellence-expected.com/episode10/ (Essential Startup Survival Tips & Embracing Your Inner Entrepreneur) appeared first on https://www.excellence-expected.com (Excellence Expected, by Mark Asquith).

Thinking about leaving the rat race behind and pursuing a passion? This week's guest, Simon Hickton, did just that. Since then his business, Cornerstones Education, has grown from 3 founding directors to a team of over 35 people with a customer base that grows daily. Simon's inspirational story begins as he discusses leaving a stable… The post https://www.excellence-expected.com/episode9/ (From Education to Small Business – Leaving it All Behind to Start Again) appeared first on https://www.excellence-expected.com (Excellence Expected, by Mark Asquith).

Working on a new product or service and coming up against physical, mental or developmental obstacles at every turn? Unsure when to launch? Afraid of negative feedback? Worried your software or app isn't good enough? Adriano Ferrari from Gingko shares his wildly inspirational experiences with you to allow you to overcome these obstacles and get your… The post https://www.excellence-expected.com/episode8/ (Overcoming Product Launch Paralysis) appeared first on https://www.excellence-expected.com (Excellence Expected, by Mark Asquith).

Welcome to Excellence Expected. Episode 1 is my opportunity to thank you for picking up the show and beginning this journey with me. During the episode I talk about how I bounced back from a business catastrophe to become founder of a rapidly growing design & digital agency, whilst also discussing how that rapid growth… The post https://www.excellence-expected.com/episode1/ (From Burnout to Broadcast) appeared first on https://www.excellence-expected.com (Excellence Expected, by Mark Asquith).