We are all leaders in some aspect of our lives – the key is to get help in acquiring the key skills that enable us to lead effectively.

In 1998, a couple of weeks before the World Championships, each of our crew members was asked to write a list of reasons why we rated one another. There were eight other people on the team. I left two blanks and struggled with another two. We came seventh in the World Championships.

In the old days – pre internet I mean – if you wanted to raise your profile the avenues available to you were print and broadcast media. Taking out an ad in Yellow Pages or your Thomson Local didn’t quite cut it, and still doesn’t. And let’s be honest, these days who actually looks for expert services in this way?

Every now and then we approach our EBA Experts to answer some of your pressing questions as entrepreneurs and business owners. Here’s Greg Brown clarifying the tricky problem of holiday entitlement when your staff work irregular hours.

Creating an environment of success is not always comfortable – for you, or for those around you. It is important to make sure that your physical environment (how you live), your social environment (who you know) and your mental environment (how you think) are aligned with all you are aiming to accomplish.