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How Investable is Your Business Idea? And Does It Pass This Test?

Before you even think about approaching an investor with a funding proposal, you must consider the critical questions that you will be asked. The big one is: how much cash have you invested in the idea? You may think that you have invested your time. Your time is valuable. But how does an investor evaluate … Read Full Article…

Just Get Me In Front of Investors

This is something I hear a lot. I talk about being pitch ready but many CEO’s looking for funding believe that they are pitch ready and that all I need to do is bring investors to the table. This is not so much a red flag in my world: it’s almost certainly a red card. … Read Full Article…

The Anatomy of a Good Funding Pitch

What Makes a Good Pitch? This is good place to start on the funding journey, and it’s probably not what you think it is. Before you even start to think about the pitch itself, you need to think about its purpose. Most people I see pitch for funding get crucial elements wrong, even before they … Read Full Article…

News Update: Time to Get Funded?

Hello my friend, If you find yourself reading this it’s either because you have read my newsletter and are curious, or you saw the title and are interested in getting funded. I’ve been a bit reclusive this year, and I’m pretty sure I’m not the only one. It’s been a testing year that has seen … Read Full Article…

3 Steps Towards Sanity During COVID

3 Steps Towards Sanity During COVID Confinement and spending more time with your friends/family in your home is causing more stress than usual for many people. In my business network, I am asked more about wellbeing/sanity interventions than business ones to help them right now. In this video, I offer you 3 easy steps to … Read Full Article…

The One Thing You Can Change

The One Thing You Can Change Social isolation has brought up a lot of stuff for a lot of people. From our new societal penchant for toilet roll to the mass fear of impending doom; everyone will be challenged with the new world that we find ourselves in. There are certain things that you cannot … Read Full Article…

Which Type Are You In A Crisis?

There are 3 main types of people in a crisis: Those who panic and act selfishly, stupidly or cluelessly My years of nursing on the front line taught me that. And it could happen to anyone. I’ve jolted a few doctors in my time who were losing the plot, rummaging through the pages of their … Read Full Article…

My Top Life Tip for Life: Processing The Death of My Dad

Have you ever watched a loved one die? During 13 years of nursing I helped a lot of people accept death. Both those going through it and those left behind. Inadvertently, my video and comments on Quora on living and dying have proved to be my most visited. When my dad died 2 weeks ago … Read Full Article…

Mental Health Interview With Monty Panesar

This week I was asked to join ex-England international cricketer, Monty Panesar, on his radio show. Monty has been to our business network and I have worked with him on his own pitch. He is a great guy and opens up a great discussion on mental health. In this interview we discuss how unmanaged stress … Read Full Article…

The Often Fatal Lesson in Life That Not Many People Prepare For

Every now and then when I sit in stillness a memory pops up I wonder what aspect of networking or pitching that I could talk about and usually a story appears to illustrate the point that I want to make, which is usually to do with business. However, today’s post is a little different, though … Read Full Article…

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