What is a protopreneur? We’ve all heard of entrepreneurs, haven’t we? And most know what a ‘micropreneur’ is. And a ‘solopreneur’ too. Even ‘mumpreneurs’ (and ‘Dadpreneurs’, according to Rachel Elnaugh). But what’s a ‘protopreneur’? It’s a made-up word, just like all the rest. Well, apart from entrepreneur – which, according […]
Month: June 2023
The Qualities of an Entrepreneur – My Top 10
The qualities that every Entrepreneur has in common are numerous and I have chosen what I know to be the Top 10 qualities and characteristics that are present in all entrepreneurs. Think about some entrepreneurs you know, people who have gone on to achieve great success in their lives and […]
Finances Approaching Empty? Watch For These Four Amber Lights
Traffic lights are everywhere–red, green, amber. Green and red are obvious–go, and stop. However, what does amber mean? Our behavior suggests: “speed up, beat the red light!” Simply, the amber light signals that we should prepare to stop. Similarly, we have signals for our financial condition. We know when we […]
Safe Keeping Receipt (SKR) – Collateral For Alternative Financing
Safe Keeping Receipt’s, or SKR’s, are bank instruments that are on the rise as collateral for alternative financing. A SKR is a financial instrument that is issued by a safe keeping facility, bank or storage house. In storage, assets or other valuables are in a safe, secured and protected area. […]