At some point you are going to reach that moment when the business you started in your spare time grows too big to fit into your evenings and weekends. And the question you have to ask yourself is “Should I quit my job?”. How do you decide? The founders of Innocent Drinks made the decision [...]
Archive for May, 2010
If you’re looking for a ‘really’ serious job you might be in the wrong place
Posted by John on May 10th, 2010
Poke are a digital agency in London, recently named one of the top 3 most respected agencies in the UK by New Media Age. They’ve done high profile creative projects for Orange, Skype, and French Connection and still found time to build a system for the local bakery to tweet when fresh bread is ready. [...]
How to win your first playcheque
Posted by John on May 7th, 2010
Earning your first income for doing something you love is an important landmark; it’s your first playcheque. It’s a wonderful moment to arrive at. How do you get there? By launching a campaign and throwing everything you have at winning exactly the work you most want. This is not the time to make wild compromises. Don’t [...]
Stop obsessing about your business card
Posted by John on May 6th, 2010
Myth of Work #15 in Screw Work, Let’s Play is “I can’t talk to anyone until I have some fancy business cards printed and my website launched” Don’t let this kind of stuff stop you from getting out there and starting to put your ideas into action. It is almost always possible for you to win your [...]
Inventing Tips from Trevor Baylis OBE
Posted by John on May 5th, 2010
Here’s a 4 minute guide to inventing from creator of the clockwork radio, Trevor Baylis OBE – including how to protect your idea with a patent or trademark. We are fortunate to have Trevor speaking at my London event Scanners Night on 12th May. Read more and grab your place.
The Third Way: Or how to make a living without a job
Posted by John on May 4th, 2010
Given the chance, a lot of people would not hold down a full-time job. But surprisingly few ever seriously explore the alternatives. One of the reasons is that too many think the alternative is running a Business with a capital ‘B’ – something with staff and premises, financial investment and all the associated risk. This [...]
