This chapter looks at what mindfulness is, what it isn't and discusses the benefits of being more mindful for business owners. There are links to optional mindfulness practices and resources to help business owners make an informed choice about whether it's for them or not.

This chapter looks at how business owners can run a business that aligns with their core values. It explores what it means to be authentic and how business owners can live more authentically. Integrity and assertiveness are also examined with a view to supporting business owners to be true to...

This chapter introduces the seven stages of business growth and development and looks at business transformation and how to develop a transformation strategy. Corporate social responsibility (CSR) is also discussed and is broken down into four main types of responsibility: ethical/human rights...

This chapter explores what it means to perform well as an entrepreneur. It discusses what a successful business might look like, the competencies needed to run a business and defines what is meant by productivity and quality. It also explores the steps entrepreneurs should take to ensure they...