Introduction “Did you know that over 90% of startups fail within the first year? As a new entrepreneur, how can you ensure you're in the successful 10%?” Being a new entrepreneur is exhilarating—but it’s also a rollercoaster of challenges. I’m Michael Hamilton, author of The Purposeful Entrepreneur, and I’ve been there: the sleepless nights, [...]
Introduction Starting a business is thrilling—but it’s also a minefield of mistakes waiting to happen. As a new entrepreneur, I made plenty of them (like pitching my eco-friendly app to a trucker—yep, true story!). In my book, The Purposeful Entrepreneur, I share the lessons I learned the hard way so you don’t have to. [...]
Scaling Your Business Without Losing Focus Scaling a business is an exciting but challenging phase in any entrepreneur’s journey. Growth brings opportunities, but it also introduces complexity, new risks, and unforeseen obstacles. Many businesses struggle with scaling because they lack a structured approach. Instead of driving efficiency and profitability, they end up overwhelmed with [...]
