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is something that forms the core of who you are and what you do. Any organization (business, charity, not for profit, whatever structure it takes) is at the very core, ALL about serving people! The minute we forget that it’s over! That transformation, though, starts with a mind, spirit and body renewal, which we kick off with in our Personal Wellbeing section. So, take this issue, embrace it, engage with it, enjoy reading it and most of all experience growth through it!
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Regular Contributors Lilach Bullock, www.socialable.co.uk
Lilach is a business owner, social media consultant, internet mentor and founder of Socialable.co.uk. Listed in Forbes as one of the top 20 women social media power influencers she is one of the most dynamic personalities in the social media market. She is consulted by journalists and regularly quoted in newspapers on social media related matters. A keynote speaker at business and marketing seminars, Lilach teaches about online marketing. Her books have achieved No 1 on Amazon for Sales & Marketing and Small Business & Entrepreneurship, which helps to generate over 500K online page views per month. When Lilach isn’t working she enjoys spending time with her family and is an avid fan of Zumba. In this issue Lilach writes ‘5 tips to boost your social media influence.’
Edward Hollamby, www.eshconsultancy.co.uk
Edward & Sarah Hollamby are passionate about helping people and communities develop by exploring and enhancing the opportunities available to them. They have been doing that for the last 10 years and have literally trained thousands of people from hundreds of businesses and charities across the UK. They regularly work in partnership with Lincolnshire & Northamptonshire County Council’s, S.U.M.O, The Mentoring and Befriending Foundation & other organizations. They live in Lincolnshire with 2 children. In this issue Edward writes ‘Engendering CSR through Training?’
Danny McIntosh, Light Heavyweight Boxing Champ
Danny is currently ranked as one of the top 10 light heavyweights in the UK. The former WBO European Light Heavyweight title holder hails from Norwich, Norfolk and has just recently returned from Denmark training/sparring with Mikkel Kessler, the current WBA Super Middleweight Champion. Danny fights on the 18th May 2013 at the famous York Hall on the Prize Fighter Cruiserweights III card. Tickets available @ www.prizefighter.co.uk. He lives with his family in Norwich. In this issue Danny writes ‘How to get fighting fit each day with Shadow Boxing.’
Jamie Stephenson, People Development Specialist
Jamie has been involved in people development and organisational growth for over 15 years. With a passionate belief that each person is made for purpose and influence alongside a belief in building real, relevant and impactful church he's committed his life to helping people live to their max. Jamie currently lives in Norwich with his wife and two children. In this issue Jamie writes ‘The Spirit of Giving.’
Judy Tomlin, www.betsycatherinecreative.co.uk
Judy is behaviourial specialist and social entrepreneur with over 17 years experience in schools across the country. A Psychology graduate, she specializes in behaviour management and currently is the lead teacher at a specialist resource base in East Norfolk, UK. Passionate about the convergence of education and enterprise, Judy has set up a social enterprise that uses business as a tool to engage young people to learn life and entrepreneurial skills by running their own chocolate distribution ‘franchise’. She is married to Colin and they have 2 children and almost own a cat and a dog. In this issue Judy writes ‘Others in Mind.’
Guest Contributors Yemi Akinsiwaju, www.leadershipsummit1.com
Yemi Akinsiwaju is the founder and CEO of DaySpring Consulting. He is a dynamic leadership expert and author of the highly acclaimed book, Scorecard: Achieving Success and Balance in a Turbulent World. He is a Management Consultant who has helped a wide range of organisations ranging from small business enterprises to multimillion pound institutions in the public sector and the charitable sector to rapidly improve their results and accelerate their success. As a prolific writer of hundreds of articles, Yemi’s passion is to be a potent catalyst for the release of the leadership greatness that resides in every human he meets. In this issue Yemi writes ‘The secrets of how exceptional leaders achieve results.’
Karen Bailey-Edwards, Accounting Professional
Karen is a Chartered Certified Accountant, specializing in Forensic Accounting and is also a Law and Criminology graduate. She has been working in accounting for over 23 years in the UK and internationally. A keen traveller, Karen has been able to combine that love with her profession having had the opportunity to practice her craft in litigations in the Caribbean, USA and Europe. Her philosophy is ‘to live your best life always’ because in doing so you will be able to unleash their full potential. In this issue Karen writes ‘10 ways to become & stay focused.’
Mindy Gibbens-Klein, The Book Midwife
Known widely as founder of The Book Midwife, Mindy is a speaker and consultant focused on business owners and subject matter experts who need to build their credibility. Her mission is to discover and expose REAL Thought Leaders and show them how to position themselves as the true authorities in their field by writing and publishing the best quality books, ebooks, articles and blogs, and by developing powerful speaking content. As a writing and publishing consultant, she coaches and mentors clients through every stage of writing, publishing and speaking. Together with an extensive network of associates, she has helped over 300 aspiring authors to get their books and articles written and published to build their profiles as leading experts. In this issue Mindy writes ‘4 top tips for achieving REAL Thought Leadership.’
Sandra Mundy, Juicing & Healthy Eating Enthusiast
Sandra has been a Juicing & Healthy Eating enthusiast for some for 20 years now. Working at a Holistic Clinic for 6 years closely working with doctors that practice Natural Medicine, helped to foster her thinking. When she ate clean fresh foods she noticed that she felt better and her body performed better. Sandra, is noticeably healthy often saying that she feels better now than in my 20's. She is constantly being asked what's her secret to maintaining her healthy lifestyle so she has a desire to share it with the world and teach people how to look and feel their best so they can be great in their own skin. In this issue Sandra writes ‘Get Superfit with Superfoods.’
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Contents News
Social Causes
UK: Best place in Europe for entrepreneurs
Owning a Cause
A recent report suggest UK tops the list of Enterprise friendly countries
Who’s responsible for fixing the world’s ills. Governments & Charities, right? Or is it? Maybe you too can own a cause. It’s as easy as abc.
What’s New?
What growth resources are out there for free & also for a fee
Personal Wellbeing Shadow Boxing
Preparing your muscles and your mind to get out of the shadows
Get Superfit with Superfoods
You are what you eat! Is that really true or just a load of strawberries?
Others in Mind
Is doing good, really good for you? We explore the psychology of keeping others in mind
In the Spirit of Things
Does being socially conscious help or hinder your spirituality?
Business Matt Damon
Find out how Hollywood’s most socially responsible actor leverages his celebrity to create a lasting legacy.
Cover Story Matt Damon
Turning a Social Need into a Commercial Success We explore Herman Allen’s journey to do just that.
10 ways to become & stay focused!
Discover how to get on track and stay that way with 10 simple methods.
Glad you took the plunge?
Entrepreneurs tell us what they do plus why, when & how they do it.
Others in Mind Is it good for you?
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Money Crowd Funding
We know that a little means a lot. But does this apply to Funding your ideas...and what are the pros & cons of this approach?
Training Crowdfunding
What are the pros & Business Feature cons of this approach? True Entrepreneur?
Engendering CSR through Training
How can training be used to build a corporate culture of social responsibility
Technology Social Media Masterclass
Our Social Media Expert provides you with 5 tips to boost your social media influence
Cars Training
Engendering CSR through Training
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The New Jaguar F Type Has the iconic Jaguar E Type found a worthy successor? An E Type owner gives his verdict
Speaker insights 4 Tips to REAL Thought Leadership Mandy Gibbins-Klein
shares her insights on how to achieve influence through thought leadership.
The Secrets of how Exceptional Leaders Achieve Results Yemi Akinsiwaju shares his secrets on how to get results.
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eg news funds from banks is becoming increasingly difficult. However, with the emergence of crowd funding as a viable alternative funding model, funds are becoming available with usually a positive social side effect. 1. Access to Access to Funding Funding
How attractive is the UK for entrepreneurs?
A recent report by professional services giant, Ernst & Young, whilst asserting that entrepreneurs provide the main engine of growth in any economy, suggests that the UK is not doing too badly on 5 fronts in particular.
Access to Funding In the UK, funding is primarily provided by banks. With the credit squeeze, accessing these
on G20 Entrepreneurship Survey
Entrepreneurship Culture
The attitude to entrepreneurship as a career choice has improved over recent years. It is becoming a very respected, if slightly misunderstood option. However, the attitude to business failures may need to be looked at as establishing a business is inherently risky! 2. Entrepreneurship Culture
A quick glance at our TV schedule suggests that the United Kingdom is an extremely entrepreneurial nation with BBC’s Dragons’ Den & The Apprentice taking centre stage in the battle for ratings. Of course, being TV, a lot of the scenarios are sensationalized which makes for better viewer engagement. But just how attractive is the UK for entrepreneurs and how easy is it to create the next Reggae Reggae empire?
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Tax & Regulation
Understanding the tax and regulatory framework and the inherent cost of employing professionals to deal with it is a hindrance and a headache to many a would be entrepreneurs.
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The debate rages as to whether Entrepreneurship is taught or caught! In the Ernst & Young survey, 80% of the respondents believed that these skills should be taught. One approach is to promote lifelong learning for core business and managerial skills. One good thing, though, is the improved access to mentoring opportunities, peer group clubs
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Coordinated Support The report suggests that joined thinking between governments, entrepreneurs and corporations is what is necessary to provide a supportive environment conducive to entrepreneurial success. Coordinating, business mentoring, funding and even ministerial support in government is seen as vital. Here, though, the UK scores very low. In fact, the highest score went to Russia!
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Having a say in creating a clearer and more entrepreneur friendly system would certainly be more attractive.
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