"How did you and your business partner get into business with each other?" "Well.... we were in a relationship when the opportunity to start Breathe came along, but we've broken up since and that makes him my ex-boyfriend." This is often followed by awkward silence or comments about how we are still able to work… Continue reading Is it possible to run a business with your ex?
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Can you be in full time employment and run a business at the same time?
I often get asked how I run a business and hold down a full time job as a doctor. Which had me pondering the question — Are you able to run a business while holding down a full time job? A quick search on the internet seemed to be of the idea that it is possible. It… Continue reading Can you be in full time employment and run a business at the same time?
Finding and retaining good people
In the last 5 years of entrepreneurship, we have had 100% staff retention. This is my proudest achievement and not the million dollars revenue or profits we achieved. Perhaps a main reason is the industry we are in, but here are some of my thoughts on what worked for us. 1. Reward your employees While… Continue reading Finding and retaining good people