As previously discussed, it’s tempting to take on every single role within a business, certainly when you’re first starting out. I think it’s a good idea to have a handle on each aspect of your business in the first instance because it prepares you for when you come round to then outsourcing different elements. There’s no doubt about it, having…
Sightseeing in Venice was not something I was particularly looking forward to. I'd heard stories of long queues, relentless selfies, over zealous souvenir-sellers, and coach (boat) loads of people filling the streets. I'd spent the last few days in front of a computer catching up on emails, doing some christmas shopping and organising some future marketing strategies. Each morning I'd…
The Dolomites is a truly unique place and, since visiting in 2015 on a road trip, I promised myself I would visit each year from then on. It had had that much of an impact on me! Luckily, I'd been invited by Trentino Tourism to visit the Brenta Dolomites for a workshop showcasing what is on offer in the area.…
I awoke to the sound of the sea lapping up the sand below my tent platform. There had been a rainstorm overnight and the air was fresh, I decided to take a walk along the beach. Koh Rong Samloem is the smaller of the two Koh Rongs and is supposed to be far less developed than its' bigger brother. As…
I was awake before sunrise with a heavy head. As the sun rose I was pedalling out of Kampot munching on a baguette I'd bought the previous day. My plan was to ride west out of the city towards Prey Nob, then out to Sihanoukville on the coast. I'd heard that Sihanoukville wasn't a particularly nice place so I would…
The lights glistened on the estuary outside my hotel balcony in Ha Tien as I woke before dawn. My plan for the day was to ride north from Ha Tien, leave Vietnam behind, and cross the border at Prek Chak over into Cambodia for the remainder of my trip. I began the day with a ride along the water's edge…
I left the hotel by 5:40am before the heat of the day struck. The roads at this time are slightly less busy, but still busy by my standards. My plan was to leave the city to the northwest, following the river, then head directly west on the main road to Tri Ton, after which I would have a little time…
I was up and out of my hotel by 06:00am. The road outside the hotel was full of potholes but I just about managed to eat my baguette and jam as I left Tra Vinh behind. My plan was to head northwest all day, first towards Cang Long, then to take a back road for the last few miles towards…
When I first became a business owner, I decided to learn the hard way. I hadn’t taken Business Studies at school, I knew very little about marketing, and, at the time, was actually pursuing a career as a teacher. As my first business developed however, I began educating myself on different aspects of businesses, from going to seminars and workshops,…
I've just returned from a week working as a Duke of Edinburgh supervisor in the Brecon Beacons National Park. I was working on a freelance basis for AtoZ Expeditions and my role was to teach a small group from a school from Surrey the necessary skills to complete a four-day, self-supported walking expedition. I would also supervise the group as…