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10 Book Cover Challenge
Recently, I was challenged by a friend to post the covers of 10 books that greatly influenced my leadership and business. One book per day, for ten consecutive days. No explanations, no reviews, just book covers. It was really fun to do, and several people have...
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Giving Thanks
Over the last few weeks, I’ve been delighted to share some excerpts from my upcoming book with you. In writing these posts, I’ve been struck by the wide range of influences I’ve had, and of the transformative power of other people’s work. Most of all, however,...
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Balancing Life’s Dichotomies
At Add then Multiply we're big believers of a work-life balance, navigating our dichotomies, and knowing when to switch off and when to switch on as an entrepreneur. With this in mind, David recently joined a podcast session with Mike Reid, the Co-Founder of...
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A Book for and in Celebration of Entrepreneurs: Part II
‘If you want to glide toward money, you have to make sure your message is clear as a bell, and you need to ensure that you have a unified team capable of communicating it.’ -Alejandro Cremades, Founder of crowdfunding platform Rock the Post/Onevest and...
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A book for and in Celebration of Entrepreneurs: Part I
As promised, this week I share more of the contents of Add then Multiply: How Changing the Rules Unlocks Exponential Business Growth, with you. Writing this post, which is a summary of what you will find in my upcoming book, I’ve been struck by the wide range...
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Oh the Places We’ll Go!
“The more that you read, the more things you will know. The more that you learn, the more places you’ll go.” – Dr Seuss This quote by Dr Seuss perfectly sums up the journey I’ve had in writing my book, for it has granted me access to places and...
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New Beginnings
Spring has officially sprung! And despite the unreliable weather, we’re feeling truly inspired this week. In a season of opportunity and new beginnings, entrepreneurs thrive. In that vein, this week we pass the blog back to David to share some exciting news… ...
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Entrepreneur’s Book Club: 3 Picks for Spring
As Spring approaches and the days lengthen, our daily dose of inspiration seems to have an even greater impact. Bearing this in mind, this week we share our top three reads for spring, in the hope that it will help whatever entrepreneurial dream you are having become...
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The Infinite Game: Change the Way You Lead
This week, the blog remains in David’s capable hands as he shares some of the insight and inspiration he gained from seeing Simon Sinek live. I’ve always been a huge fan of Simon Sinek. The fact that he’s been referenced several times on the blog is just...
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Entrepreneur’s Book Club: Super Coach by Michael Neill
This week, we hand the book club over to David to share one of his favourite reads from 2018! I’ve long been a fan of Michael Neill and reading his seminal text: The Inside-Out Revolution, really changed the way I think about both my business and...
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Entrepreneurs and the Environment: 3 Quick Fixes That Will Reduce Your Impact
All businesses must comply with certain environmental regulations, however if you are based in an office the requirements are minimal. That being said, as creators and innovators, we believe that entrepreneurs are responsible for doing more than just the...
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The Link Between Recognition and Retention
As entrepreneurs, you’ll know the value of your workforce. As your company grows, it is likely that you’ll need to take on more staff. This is an exciting step, but also means you’ll need excellent employees. Ones you can trust to keep your company running. And...
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A Break for Christmas
Dear Readers, This is just a short post to let you know we will be pausing our blog posts over the Christmas period to give both ourselves and you a much-needed break. Christmas is a time for family, whatever form yours may take. So, this week, we wanted to...
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A Tale of Resilience
An ancient Japanese poet once said, ‘My barn having burned down, I can now see the moon’. This farmyard reference recalled the tale of Gerald Ratner’s cash cow, which was razed to the ground by a media fire in 1991. We recently went to a talk held by the riches...
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Entrepreneur’s Book Club: The Gifts of Imperfection
Although we are technically still in autumn... The recent drop in temperature has reinforced the fact that ‘winter is coming’ (Game of Thrones reference unavoidable!) Darkening days can be depressing; in fact, the NHS estimates that one in 15 people suffer...
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How Will the Autumn Budget Affect My Business?
On 29th October, Phillip Hammond introduced what he claimed to be ‘a budget for Britain’s future.’ But with Brexit looming and high-street sales plummeting, were there any points in the budget indicating that the future of small businesses is bright? This week,...
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A Guide to Mitigating Risk in Business
The word ‘risk’ often seems synonymous with being an entrepreneur. However, our 30+ years of business experience has taught us that it is possible to lessen its impact. This week, David shares three of the most common risks that growing businesses are exposed to and...
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The Secret to Success? A Quiet Mind
On the go, but in need of some inspiration? Why not listen to a podcast? This week, David reflects on ‘Real Business, Real Lives’ a relatively recent podcast from the erudite entrepreneur, Barbara Patterson. __________________________________________...
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Life’s Unexpected Gifts
Having had such a positive response from Madsie's last post, we hand the blog back to David's 25 year old daughter to discuss the incredible gifts that life can suddenly spring upon you, and what we can learn from them. Earlier this year... ...
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7 Tips to Start Afresh This September
As schools re-open and summer draws to a close, here at Add Then Multiply, we've found ourselves in a reflective mood. We can be reluctant to let go of our holidays, but a change of season can also herald growth . So this week, we hand the blog over to David to...
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