'In 2005, at the age of 24, I started a business on the other side of the world. In the early days, fuelled by a heady mix of passion, youthful enthusiasm and Redbull, the world felt at my feet. Being the “Branson Style” entrepreneur was something I'd dreamt about since the age of 10, and having a business based in tourism provided about as much fun as could be had.
Growing a business is hard; In fact, for the 80% who call it quits within a few years, it’s impossible. What I've learnt about success and failure is that it never happens in isolation. The saying that your network is your net worth is so true. Having a fun, friendly and growth focused bunch of people around you can make all the difference.
Next week at Networking in… with South & Vale, I’m
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