‘I don’t want to carry on’: How to cope with tough times as an entrepreneur
We can all put our "face" on when we need to.
As an entrepreneur, I get through things more than most. Well, I think I do.
But it’s also true that I have days when I don’t want to do it anymore. This is how I cope…
The gift that keeps on giving - how to make a meaningful impact
In a world of ordinary gestures, be extraordinary.
People won’t always remember what gift you gave them, but they’ll never forget how you made them feel.
That’s exactly what I’m reflecting on in this week’s Letter.
How I built a multimillion-dollar teddy bear business
I built a multi-million dollar teddy bear business from scratch.
I was bootstrapped, I didn’t have much cash to get it going, but I’ve grown it into a behemoth.
And I want you to do the same. I’ll break down exactly how I did it, in this blog…
Slipping standards: The Dangers of Entrepreneurship
The little things matter in business, even when you run a £40-million-annual-revenue behemoth.
You mustn’t get complacent. Keep an eye on the little things to stop them becoming a much bigger problem.
We can’t allow sloppy standards - people will stop coming. Then, we can’t pay wages and invest. Then, we’re done.
Beware: complacency kills…
James Sinclair’s Business Philosophy Part 5: Rare and protected forms of leverage
If you have a business which has a low barrier to entry, that makes it far too easy for “me too” businesses to pop up and take a slice of your audience.
That is why rare and protected forms of leverage are crucial to set you apart from your competitors.
How to achieve repeat business - and keep people coming back
I often speak about this little trick at seminars, called The Rule of 4. It’s definitely a thought-provoker.
Like having two dishwashers. Once you do this, you’ll never go back.
It all starts with an entrepreneur’s knack for understanding human psychology…
James Sinclair hosts YouTube Live masterclass for entrepreneurs amid ‘tough times’
Award-winning entrepreneur James Sinclair recently held an interactive YouTube Live session, to help struggling business owners navigate tough economic times and “embrace the winter to win”.
Read to Lead - My Top 8 Books for Business Success
Great readers make great leaders.
So, what makes a good/great read for me? Without a doubt, it's real-life experience over theory.
Ideas are plenty; action-takers are a rare commodity.
These are the books that changed my life…
James Sinclair’s Business Philosophy Part 4: My Four-Company Rule
When you’re running a business, you want to be in the mindset that you’re running four companies in unison.
Now, you’re not actually running four separate companies. It’s a philosophy.
This is something I live by when building businesses.
UK General Election: An Entrepreneur Reacts
While I certainly have my own opinions on politics, I rarely share them. I believe I’m the PM of my life.
You see, as entrepreneurs and go-getters, we are fortunate to always find opportunities regardless of the circumstances we are faced with…
Navigating Tough Economic Times - What You Should Be Doing
It's an absolute fact that more businesses are struggling than ever before.
Running a business is like the seasons of the year. If you’ve watched Game of Thrones, you’ll know they often speak about the looming winter: “WINTER IS COMING!”
Well, it's here.
But there's no such thing as bad weather, just bad clothing. Here’s how you can insulate yourself - and not just survive, but thrive…
The Businessman Politician: 9 things I’d do if I were Prime Minister
I were in charge of the UK economy, and I was tasked with growing it while helping small businesses, this would be my election manifesto…
In this blog, I’ll break down all the points I think would seriously help entrepreneurs and business owners, while growing the UK economy.
James Sinclair’s Business Philosophy Part 3: How to become an Investor-Preneur
What is it the top entrepreneurs and business owners are doing to achieve successful growth?
They’re thinking to themselves: “If I’m going to put some time, effort, money and energy into an entrepreneurial idea, can I scale this business?”
You need to think like an Investor-Preneur. Here’s how you can do just that, by scaling your business up.
A Mars bar and a pair of scissors: a valuable lesson in pricing
Here’s a story about a Mars Bar and a pair of scissors - a story that holds immense power for entrepreneurs trying to establish profitable pricing in an increasingly competitive world.
James Sinclair’s Business Philosophy Part 2: How your company should look in 10 years
If you’ve been following my previous blogs, podcasts and YouTube videos, you’ll have heard me say: “You should always build a business to sell, even if you have no intention of selling it.”
In order to reach that goal, you’ve got to commit it to pen and paper. Here’s how you should do that.
‘How do you make them feel?’: simple but effective Retention tactics
"They'll forget about the price, but they'll never forget how you made them feel.”
Here’s how simple retention tactics can guarantee long-term custom.
Hundreds of entrepreneurs turn out for ‘amazing’ James Sinclair live show in London
HUNDREDS of aspirational business owners joined serial entrepreneur James Sinclair for “an amazing evening” at London’s Leicester Square Theatre on Monday, June 10.
Business isn’t as fun as it used to be - how to fix it
Do you sometimes feel like the bad guy? I do. But the responsibility of keeping everything going means to be kind long term, you have to be strict short term.
Business is just not as fun as it used to be. Here’s how to fix it...
James Sinclair’s Business Philosophy Part 1: The Three Types of Entrepreneurs
Building a business that really makes serious money is something very few people achieve. It’s so hard.
If you’re building a business but you’re surviving and not thriving, you’ll absolutely love this blog.
Hungry audiences - My simple secret for success
Cast your mind back to April 2020: if you were in the business of selling toilet roll and pasta, you were making the easiest money you'll ever make.
I know this because, for a few months, I was selling those rare commodities.