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Entrepreneurship

Training courses and articles on entrepreneurship: entrepreneurial thinking and involving customers in what you build.

Entrepreneurship is about spotting opportunities, making choices and executing them. This can be done in your own business and in a larger organization.

Here you will find articles and training courses from The House of Coaching with perspectives for entrepreneurs and managers.

4 articles

  • This is how you let your customers grow your business!

    Most businesses see themselves as a defined circle of 'internal' and 'external'. This traditional paradigm, in which the internal organisation strictly...

    Most businesses see themselves as a defined circle of 'internal' and 'external'. This traditional paradigm, in which the internal organisation remains strictly separated from external actors, is well past its sell-by date. In today's dynamic world, this approach is no longer enough to survive, let alone thrive. Successful businesses actively involve their customers, suppliers and other key stakeholders in innovation, brand awareness, recruitment and development.

    Why? Because these external parties can bring unique insights, ideas and energy that the business cannot generate alone. By working together, a synergy is created that leads to better results, more satisfied customers and a stronger market position. But what is the best way to approach this? What should you definitely look out for and what are the keys to successful co-creation?

    4 min read
  • Entrepreneurs versus Freelancers: Cultivating or Chasing?

    In the world of the entrepreneur, we focus in this blog on two important approaches: cultivating versus chasing. In this metaphor, we consider the entrepreneur as...

    Entrepreneurs versus freelancers: cultivating or chasing?

    In the world of the entrepreneur, we focus in this blog on two important approaches: cultivating versus chasing. In this metaphor, we consider the entrepreneur as the cultivator and the freelancer as the one who chases the agenda. This reversal of roles sheds an interesting light on how they approach business opportunities and how they attract and retain clients. Let us delve deeper into these concepts and discover which approach suits you best.

    The cultivator is the entrepreneur

    3 min read
  • Keynote - the power of the inner child

    During his recent talk at the International Sketchnote Camp in Leiden, Karl introduced the inner child as a concept to turn your power and passion into...

    During his recent talk at the International Sketchnote Camp in Leiden, Karl introduced the inner child as a concept to turn your power and passion into ambition. Karl brought out the passion and creativity of the audience through the inner child.

    Karl is a Master Trainer in NLP and is convinced that NLP is an effective tool to understand and change behaviour and thought patterns. In the context of the inner child, NLP and visualisation help, according to Karl, to break through emotional and psychological barriers that keep people from being their authentic selves.

    2 min read
  • These 10 skills will make your business successful!

    Do you sometimes feel challenged by entrepreneurship? Are you playing with a business idea you would love to realise? Do you dream of success and wonder if you already...

    Do you sometimes feel challenged by entrepreneurship? Are you playing with a business idea you would love to realise? Do you dream of success and wonder if you already have the right skills to write your entrepreneurial story?

    Running a business is, after all, a challenging and demanding activity that requires many skills. Today, it is more important than ever to have the right skills to grow and develop your business. Below you will find ten essential skills that successful entrepreneurs have in common and that are vital in the modern business environment.

    4 min read

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