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Change, from a Tenner

Change, from a Tenner

The word “Entrepreneur” is a loanword.  This, as you know, means that it has been borrowed from another language.  French, to be precise. Perhaps, in its own way, Tenner is a loan project.  Inspired by a vicar, borrowed by some, enhanced by many.  At its core, about lending, borrowing, doing something big with something small. …

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Many Indias

Many Indias

“There are many Indias.” This is the number one piece of advice offered to us by a brilliant host, recently stepped down from a well-known multinational. To be fair, there are many Indians.   Over 1.2 billion, representing 17.5% of the world’s population, it is predicted to be the world’s most populous country by 2025. …

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We Can Work It Out

We Can Work It Out

It is always flattering when someone presents an opportunity to work together.  Likewise, it’s a big deal to suggest to someone that you would be keen to join forces on a project. Over the years, I’ve been incredibly fortunate to work alongside some brilliant people. Recently, I posed the following question to my Facebook friends; …

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Greatest Quotations

Greatest Quotations

“It is a good thing for an uneducated man to read a book of quotations.” Winston Churchill As my long-suffering Facebook friends and Twitter followers know only too well, I love to share quotations.  They can capture a mood, sum up a project or, let’s be honest, frame something far better than I ever could. …

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Stuff and Nonsense

Stuff and Nonsense

HUB Westminster is a year old, and has turned into a brilliant place to meet people and to plot.  At the southern end of Haymarket, it operates as a combination between members club, event venue and co-working space.  The residents tend to be of the more social persuasion in terms of their interest in solving …

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