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The Importance of Having a Business Mentor

The importance of having a business mentor cannot be underestimated. Most successful businessmen and women will readily admit they would not have got where they are today without good advice and support. A mentor provides more than just helpful tips. They get to know you deep down and can guide you through difficult times to […]
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by Sam Wilson
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Meditation for Entrepreneurs: Why Virtalent Loves It

Entrepreneurs lead busy lives. Fact. Starting up businesses, getting ideas off the ground and putting in the hard yards to succeed is all part and parcel of the entrepreneurial calling. If you’re finding it all a bit too much, taking some time out from the maelstrom of running a business can be useful, allowing you […]
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by Sam Wilson
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Stoicism for Entrepreneurs: Battling Big Hurdles

Stoicism is a philosophical practice that is perfect for the real world. If you want to better overcome obstacles, approach challenges with a greater degree of success and be more resilient in business, you can learn a lot from this branch of philosophy. When you mention Greek philosophy to entrepreneurs don’t be surprised if you […]
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by Sam Wilson
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10 Myths About Successful Entrepreneurs

Are you already a successful entrepreneur? You will already be familiar with the reality of starting a business in that case. It took a lot more time, money and commitment than you thought it would, right? Fortunately (though it certainly doesn’t feel like it sometimes!) the pressure and pace of the situation develops both your character and business acumen to […]
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by Sam Wilson
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VIDEO: The Guide To Ultimate Productivity

As a follow up to our popular blog post entitled “The Guide to Ultimate Productivity”, which included a great infographic, we thought we would create a video version. Enjoy watching and please feel free to share!
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by Sam Wilson
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The Guide to Ultimate Productivity

Running a small business can be extremely difficult. Some days you can feel “on top of the world”, with everything going exactly to plan and you feeling highly effective in your role as a Company Director, whereas others can leave you feeling constantly distracted and like things aren’t working out as you hoped. Most of us […]
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by Sam Wilson
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Become a Better Leader Today

What does being a leader mean? Being charismatic, strong, confident, self-assured and so on. But what defines a great leader goes beyond these characteristics. Virtalent takes a look at the leadership skills you can develop in order to become a great leader. Be passionate about what you do One of the first leadership skills to […]
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by Sam Wilson
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Improve Your Presentation Skills Today

Public speaking comes naturally for some of us. Yet for others, it can be one of the most daunting experiences. Here are our top 10 tips. Look people in the eye Firstly, you want to begin by looking your audience in the eye. Avoid staring solid at the back of the room or at anything […]
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by Sam Wilson
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Entrepreneurs: Boost Your Confidence!

As an entrepreneur, it can be the most exciting time of your life when you’re about to embark on your entrepreneurial journey. As self-assured individuals, we have a confidence that drives our desire to be an entrepreneur, but it’s also not uncommon for that new found confidence to be short lived. Being an entrepreneur is […]
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by Sam Wilson
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Learn to Manage Yourself Effectively: Eliminate Negativity

It is important to decide on your own “game plan” (and actually stick to it!) if you want to realise your own personal ambitions. Remember, you should think of your business as a means to get where you want to be or be who you want to be, and not as a form of existence […]
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by Sam Wilson