Things I have learned so far.

A talk I gave on the 28th November 2011 to young entrepreneurs on a Prince's Trust programme.

Transcript

1. Things I have learned so far. a presentation about business
2. Rachel Andrew http://edgeofmyseat.com http//grabaperch.com http://rachelandrew.co.uk @rachelandrew
8. a (former) young business person
9. a Prince’s Trust supported business
10. You have to love doing what you do.
11. - Walter Chrysler “I feel sorry for the person who can't get genuinely excited about his work. Not only will he never be satisfied, but he will never achieve anything worthwhile.”
12. Your own business gives YOU control of your life ...
13. ... make sure you are doing something you love, that makes you happy.
14. - Steve Jobs “The only way to do great work is to love what you do. If you haven’t found it yet, keep looking. Don’t settle.”
15. There are opportunities in a downturn
16. They might not be glamourous
17. Know your figures...
18. ...but take professional advice
19. Say YES a lot.
20. Lucky breaks?
21. “Can you write a couple of chapters of a book?”
22. How hard you work is one thing YOU can control
23. Work hard (and smart)
24. Look after YOU
25. “Those who think they have no time for bodily exercise will sooner or later have to find time for illness” - Edward Stanley
26. Enjoy the ride
27. "We were young, but we had good advice and good ideas and lots of enthusiasm." - Bill Gates
28. Thank you photo credits: http://www.flickr.com/photos/koalazymonkey/3681447024/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/kaibara/2545331599 http://www.flickr.com/photos/mrs_logic/4690732835/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/adactio/297867499/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/mikebaird/482031103/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/redvers/3000060539/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/daveparker/304675228/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/pagedooley/2577006675/ Drew McLellan