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Beaten up by setbacks? Without ideas after so many years of being an entrepreneur? Lifeless due to private concerns? We all have those moments; entrepreneurs are like people. And it’s okay for a while. Just taking a break is fine and can relieve yourself. New inspiration But then you have to continue. Gain new inspiration by sparring, reading and looking … Read More

An entrepreneur who sticks to his or her strategy. It sounds so nice and powerful from the (digital) soapbox: “stick to the strategy”. Is that still of this time? Organizations nowadays have to be agile. After each milestone you rethink the course. Implementing a strategy mainly involves testing and adjusting. Fast and short-cycle. Creativity, innovation and adoption are crucial. Enthusiasm … Read More

Many entrepreneurs have a love-hate relationship with their financial administration. It’s just not their thing, they don’t have the patience for it, and it often feels redundant and bureaucratic. And yet, the right financial administration is also key for that entrepreneur! Intuition True entrepreneurs are always working on new ideas and growth. Often they know almost intuitively perfectly the financial … Read More

“What does your company actually do?” How do your customers and future customers view your product or service? Do you know it? “That is clear, isn’t it?” You hear often. Or: “Just look at my website, it is all there”. Well, usually not. Lately I have come across many great companies, startups, scale-ups and grown-ups, with a crappy “Value Proposition”. … Read More

Many entrepreneurs have gratefully tackled the government’s financial lifebuoy. All attention is focused on finding enough cash to survive now. At first glance you may seem to stay out of troubles. But is that really so? Financial support is temporary Wopke’s deep pockets are also empty at some point. Perhaps a second phase of support measures will follow. But once … Read More

Imagine: You have a thriving business. Then Covid strikes. With the right actions you get through the first wave well. But now: the second wave is here. Fortunately, you, your loved ones and colleagues are healthy. You take care to make sure it stays that way. But your company? Reality check Face reality. Maybe things don’t look good for your … Read More

You have fallen in love with one of your competitors. How do you get in touch? What can you expect? What is possible? Do your homework In private, you may have fallen in love unexpectedly after that accidental meeting. You can also get those butterflies in your stomach for business reasons. However, be carefull before you start. Why would you … Read More

What if the kick-and-rush of a StartUup diminishes? What if the euphoria of starting a business turns into doubt or panic? A ScaleUp with growth trouwbles? What if you reach a point with your company that you have not yet thought about: your company is successful and now you need to expand? The independant Advisory Board Entrepreneurs regularly need a … Read More

It is just like the striker in the football team. The expectations are high, there can be no misunderstanding about the results and everyone has an opinion about you. That is the fate of B2B sales. What can I expect from B2B sales in my company? And how do I create an environment in which sales can perform optimally? Two … Read More

For many consultancy and secondment companies, the demand for their services is now very difficult to estimate. Clients step on the brakes and projects come to a standstill. Future scenarios range from inky black to a temporary dip. The number of available candidates in the market is increasing rapidly, creating more competition for the scarce jobs. The bench fills up … Read More