For any aspiring businessman (or woman), the idea of doing business in international waters is wildly alluring. Not only do other countries trade in more inherently valuable currency and boast better attitudes to work/life balance, but they’re also incredibly far...

Collaboration is a lovely concept in theory. The thought of great minds coming together, working towards a higher purpose and building off one another to reach a creative zenith is the business utopia to which we were all taught to strive. But sadly, the reality of...

I hear you, fella. I’ve been there. Admittedly not on live TV in front of many thousands of hysterical viewers, but let’s call it a potato/potato situation. Much as we like to think that our homes can double up as professional spaces, life does tend to get in the way,...

‘Small’ isn’t generally a favourable word when applied to business, somehow implying a gross lack of experience, resources and expertise. And as such, for most entrepreneurs, the primary goal is to rapidly transform any fledgling operation into an established...

Letters from the taxman. Snakes. Sharks. People with large hair. These are just a few of the things that frighten me senseless. But all these fears pale in comparison to the terrifying prospect of relaxation. You see, as a small business owner, one becomes accustomed...

Experts say the key to happiness lies in achieving a healthy work/life balance. And I couldn’t agree more. Of course, in my world, this means spending many of my working hours in my bed, which is probably not quite what they had in mind. The problem with running a...

There’s one pervading emotion with which every business owner – and particularly those of the small, up-and-coming variety – is most familiar: pure, unadulterated terror. Headlines scream out from every business journal, highlighting the likelihood of businesses to...

There’s something very liberating about running a small business. Free of corporate shackles, you’re able to steer the ship in your own direction, paying scant regard to concepts like human resources and employee appraisals. After all, are there really any employee...

So another year has come and gone, and as tradition dictates, the ringing in of 2017 comes along with a series of promises to do better, be healthier and generally live a more respectable life. Of course, most of these expire approximately 14 hours into the New Year...

Digital Detox, Day 1 : 9:01 am: We’ve just left port, and as I catch a last glimpse of Rio’s iconic cityscape, my phone relinquishes that final bar of signal. But I’m feeling strong and looking forward to a few days alone with my thoughts. Let’s see what this whole...

Having the flexibility to work from anywhere is a wonderful thing. It allows you to soak in an ocean breeze as you tinker around in your inbox, or ogle at the weird and wonderful (presumably unemployed) people, who roam the streets while others support the economy....

Leisurely swims. Lengthy tanning sessions. Afternoon naps. Extended coffee breaks. These are just a few of the things that people seem to think I do on a daily basis. Yes, to the outsider, the world of a remote worker seems utterly glamorous, affording one access to...