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Posted on Apr 6, 2023

Below is a long blog post about 10 things that I have learnt from my experience of running a business. It was originally written in June this year for the National Business Awards and then published on LinkedIn, but as it didn’t seem to go too far or gain much exposure (perhaps because most people don’t read articles which are longer than 5 minutes) so we decided to publish it here also I am very proud today – not just because the company won an award at The National Business Awards last night; but more importantly because we did well enough for me personally to be nominated for Young Entrepreneur of the Year! This recognition has given me pause for thought though… what can you learn from someone who set up their own company when they were only 23? Well, if you want to know how to start your first business whilst still studying at university, perhaps look elsewhere.. If however, you’d like some tips for improving the performance of an established SME with over £4m turnover, you might find something useful below: Here’s 10 lessons I have learned along the way:-

  1. When starting out keep overhead costs low by renting space/equipment rather than buying it- For example, instead of investing £8k into a new photocopier, why not borrow one from another local business free of charge?. Similarly, avoid paying expensive rents and rates where possible such as office premises– Why not use co-working spaces or virtual offices until sales increase?, Or even better share them amongst multiple companies using shared services (e.g. cleaners). Co-locating with other tenants provides opportunities for cross promotion between different enterprise partners which could ultimately lead towards forming strategic alliances later down line once revenues become significant enough .
  2. Avoid high staff wages & salaries initially through flexible working arrangements- Use part time contractors / freelancers rather than full time employees whose base rate would likely exceed £25K per annum before benefits etc., By doing so , you will save money while maintaining quality service levels provided by skilled professionals who are happy with lower hourly fees relative to permanent positions offered within many industries today e.g software development & web design fields respectively . Therefore always assess whether hiring permanent workers makes sense financially before taking action otherwise employer obligations i.e NIC contributions plus associated administrative expenses may prove cost prohibitive especially during initial startup phases where capital reserves remain limited due budget constraints imposed externally . These types issues must all considered carefully prior making final decision regarding workforce composition since any errors made nowadays cannot easily undone later without causing disruption throughout entire operation process leading potentially catastrophic consequences including damaged reputation resulting poor customer feedback ratings received online reviews platforms such Yelp Google MyBusiness etceter Below is a long blog post about 3D printing, a technology that will be increasingly important in the coming years. The world of 3-dimensional (3d) printable materials and technologies has come a very long way since I wrote my first column on this topic back in January 2013! This week’s column provides an overview of some new developments, both from the point of view of material science as well as practical applications for products you can buy today or soon enough to use with your students. There are two main categories of additive manufacturing: Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM), which melts filaments into solid shapes; and Stereolithography (SLA), where liquid resins harden through exposure to laser light. Today we will focus mostly on FDM printers because they are much more accessible than their counterparts. We also look at some other types of emerging desktop machines but will save those topics for future columns when we have more time to cover them thoroughly. In the early days of 3d printed objects it was difficult if not impossible to create hollow structures without using some sort of support system inside each cavity. Over time however designers came up with clever ways around these limitations by creating complex geometries consisting of multiple thin layers that were stacked one upon another until completed parts could then be separated out after curing had taken place. Some companies even offer software programs allowing customers themselves complete control during production runs while others leave all decisions regarding assembly procedures entirely up to users who need only plug together prefabricated components produced elsewhere – no skill required whatsoever aside perhaps being able read instructions aloud verbally (but don’t worry—even here there exists plenty opportunity learning opportunities). As far as accuracy goes…well let me just say “it depends.” If you plan ahead before starting any project involving large numbers of small pieces moving quickly sideways across flat surfaces then yes indeed expect perfection every single time! On top of everything else though remember too how fast things change nowadays especially compared against previous eras so whatever works best today might prove completely obsolete tomorrow. That said always keep tabs open whenever possible cause chances good something better comes along real quick like right away maybe? Yeah exactly.. Here are three great resources for further reading on this subject matter: The Ultimate Guide To Selecting A Desktop 3 D Printer For School Use published online last year features helpful tips based off personal experiences including recommendations for specific models available currently plus insightful commentary addressing common misconceptions surrounding popular myths associated with purchasing such equipment within educational environments ; Additive Manufacturing Technology & Material Science An Introduction covers many aspects related directly connected indirect impact potential effects global community overall . Finally check out Make Magazine Issue #58 titled “Hack Your Own Computer” featuring articles exploring various methods achieving desired results varying degrees Below is a long blog post about 3D printing and its implications for the future. It’s written by Ben Coxworth, an editor at TechSpot.com If you are short on time or don’t care much for reading too many words then here are some of my favorite quotes from it: “The technology also has huge potential in terms of space exploration (it could allow astronauts to print their own rocket fuel), as well as within medicine.” And this one, regarding the possibilities that 3-d printers will bring us once they can create biological tissues using living cells : “Above all else though – with respect to both manufacturing and healthcare applications – 3D printing would be nothing without its ability to completely revolutionize education.” “Without question, the biggest limitation of current 3D printers lies with materials. The vast majority use plastics; however there are several metal ones out there nowadays. But none have been able to achieve full color printing yet - which means we still aren’t anywhere near having access to objects made entirely from different types of material… which leads me into another limitation: size”. To read more check below link: http://techspot.com/news/56718-is-there-a-limitless-future-for-3d-printing.html Below is a long blog post about 3-D printing in the classroom. I found it and had to share! I am excited for the possibilities that this technology will bring not only to students, but also to teachers as well. For example: “We’re just at the beginning of something really big here,” said Jason Dunn, an assistant professor in Georgia Tech College of Design who has been involved with creating a course on 3-d modeling using open source software called Blender and whose research focuses on how people use computers creatively.” Read more over at http://www2.educationworld.com/a_admin/adl/tech081799.shtml Below is a long blog post about 5 things I learnt from the first half of the year. It’s not something that I normally do, but it has been such an interesting and eventful time in my life recently so far, with some great experiences and good lessons learned along the way! 1 – Take yourself out of your comfort zone: This was one thing which happened without even thinking about it when I went to China for three weeks at New Year on holiday (more details here). Although I had visited Hong Kong before (but didn’t feel like going back there) as well as Japan (where I did see a lot more than just Tokyo), visiting mainland China was completely new territory for me - especially Beijing where most of our trip took place. The main reason why we chose this destination was because there were many deals available online through Expedia or Travelocity etc., whereas in Australia you need to book everything separately if you want cheap flights. 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Whether working towards achieving personal goals & dreams while still maintaining balance within daily routine will always remain top priority number one rule numero uno whenever possible!! 5– Have An Open Mind About Everything : One major benefit gained by stepping outside ones normal surroundings allows individuals better understanding others perspectives too ;-) So although initially might seem daunting trying brand spankin’ fresh environment(s) , eventually leads becoming easier familiarity overtime plus helps form valuable bonds between different groups people regardless background differences exist !