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"If you were inventing a business today, you’d do right by people. All people." 💬 📺 Co-op’s latest ad campaign is a must-watch. It's brilliant to see conversations about the role of business making their way into the mainstream, challenging businesses to rethink their responsibility, not just to shareholders, but to communities, the planet and society as a whole. The advert highlights the detrimental impacts of ‘business as usual’. At a time when we face many urgent challenges, the Better Business Act wants to change the law so that it is no longer an option for businesses to pursue profit at the expense of workers, communities and the environment. Through an amendment to Section 172 of the Companies Act, we can ensure company directors consider a wider set of stakeholders, aligning social and environmental impact with shareholder returns. 👏This is exactly the kind of dialogue we need more of in today's world. Watch the ad here.👇 https://lnkd.in/eazHrfSx

When you see someone post a 'success story,' remember the untold struggles. That viral campaign you saw came after 10 failed ones. That funding round was backed by sleepless nights. That perfect launch followed endless revisions and setbacks. Every win you see hides a mountain of battles you have no idea about! What are your thoughts? #successstory #struggle #business

Stories are what make our lives colourful. The experiences we have in life give us our stories. The decisions and choices we make allow us to take action in order to have experiences. The thoughts we have are what lead us to our decisions and choices. And it all starts with an idea, which very well may have come from a dream. The dreams and ideas we have throughout our lifetimes are what give us all the material for our stories. So to those of you not making your dreams come true, and bringing your ideas into reality ... I have to ask ... why not? We only get this life, this finite number of years, and I know that when I am lying in bed at 90 years of age snuggling my grandkids when they ask me for a story ... I'm going to have hundreds and hundreds of them because I made my dreams come true, and brought my ideas into reality. And here's the thing that's so vital ... our ideas and dreams can shift and change WHILE WE ARE making them happen. Those make for even better stories. The pivots. The Shifts. The 'I thought that was it but it wasn't so now what'... while moving to the next phase no matter what. Are you making your dreams come true? Are you bringing your ideas to life? If not you, who? The co-authors in our book Hard Work or Success ... well ... we have pivoted, shifted, about turned, hopped on and off, went all in, realised change was needed, faltered, righted ourselves, veered off course, course corrected and everything in between, and the chapters will reveal ALL of it. We can't wait for you to read the whole thing. #sohkbb #entrepreneursunite #coauthors #letsgo #stayloseandfocused #presenceisapresent Join us for our epic first-look launch, September 27th, 8pm Irish time. See you there ...

May is National Small Business Month. It's great to recognize the backbone of our economy, the SMB Owner. My passion for SMBs has led me to work with companies, invest, and partner with people and organizations that share the same enthusiasm for the small business owner.  SMBs have an entrepreneurial spirit, are creative thinkers, have diverse backgrounds, and are all-around badasses that had the arrogance to say, "I can deliver a service or product better than what's currently available." The small business community is solving problems and creating jobs daily, and I'm fortunate to work with this group of people. To the sales and business professionals, please take the time to embrace helping SMBs this month, and as consumers, please remember to do business with SMBs in your community. Happy Small Business Month from the ZING Team. https://lnkd.in/gUNcJaHR #StartRunGrow #NationalSmallBusinessMonth #ZingWebsiteDesign #smb #smallbusiness #zing

Thinking of joining the family business? Here’s a reality check: immediate independence isn’t on the cards. Many new entrepreneurs find themselves frustrated with the lack of freedom to modernize and digitalize the business right away. But here’s the thing: our parents and grandparents, the earlier generations, built everything from scratch. Consider yourself lucky to have a platform ready for scaling! The key? Prove yourself first. Start by taking a vertical of the business, revamp it, modernize it, integrate it fully, and then patiently await the results. Your efforts will pay off, confidence will grow, and you’ll gain more control. Gradually, you’ll transform the entire business. It’s a journey of patience and perseverance. Ready to embark on this journey? Elevate your skills with our courses offering 100% practical training. Link: https://lnkd.in/dTYMWz6c . . . #jkdiamondsinstitute #diamonds #gems #jewelry #jewelrybusiness #familybusiness #joiningfamilybuisness #problemsinfamilybusiness #newentrepreneurs #freedom #jewellers #revampbusiness #modernizebusiness #growbusiness #businessowner #gemsandjewelryindustry #gemsandjewelryeducation #gemsandjewelryeducationreels #practicaltraining #marketknowledge #businessstartup #successfulbusiness

Ate you ready to level up your next leadership meeting? Reach out to Derek Strokon - BA (Econ), CPC or I. Let's create some memories and do some good along the way!

I really suck at this... One of my biggest struggles as an entrepreneur is constantly living in the gap rather than in the gain. I have this habit of moving on to the next goal or fixating on what didn’t go as planned, instead of celebrating how much progress we’ve made. But here’s the thing: taking a moment to recognize the wins—big or small—keeps us grounded, fuels our momentum, and reminds us just how far we’ve come. Success isn’t just about hitting every milestone; it’s about appreciating each step that brought us closer. 🌱✨ So here’s to celebrating progress, growth, and every single gain along the way.  What recent win are you celebrating? Let’s hear it! ⤵️

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We know that every small win matters!  Whether it’s a new client, a personal breakthrough, or just getting through a busy day — every step is a way forward.  Tell us what your latest win is - big, small, anything in the comments- and let's celebrate together. #MindsetMatters #SelfBelief #EntrepreneurLife #BusinessTruths #WorthIt #BusinessJourney #FounderLife #NetworkHers

In our #countdown convo today, me and Jaime Nolan 💫 discuss the importance of focusing on proactive change and preparing for success. We explore the concept of listening to subtle cues from the universe to avoid being forced into change by drastic events. 14 days left in my 40s!!! #lifebeginsat50