By Jim James, Founder EASTWEST PR and Host of The UnNoticed Entrepreneur. On the UnNoticed Entrepreneur show, I’ve shared an interesting way wherein you can get yourself into a magazine or a newspaper. It’s called a contributed article. Most people think that getting into magazines or newspapers is really difficult …
Read More »The Deal that Fell into My Lap
They say the second time you do something is not as special as the first. Do you agree? Well, I do think there is some truth to that, as my first deal taught me so much, I can tell you that my second deal was special in its own way, as have …
Read More »Founders: It’s not the critic that counts… or is it?
Theodore Roosevelt once said ‘It’s not the critic that counts.’ It is part of a longer text which is worth a read for anyone who’s striving to do anything of merit in the world (included in full at the bottom). Some people say that Teddy wrote it as a ‘comments guideline’ …
Read More »Is Your Next Deal Already Saved in Your Phone?
I mentioned in a recent blog that I found my first deal at a networking meeting—another telecom company (similar to the one I already owned) with a highly-motivated seller. It can be a great place to find opportunities, and I rather stumbled my way onto that one. I’ve learned a lot …
Read More »Let your PR roar louder this Year of the Tiger
By Jim James, Founder EASTWEST PR and Host of The UnNoticed Entrepreneur. Xin Nian Kuai Le! Happy Chinese New Year! In the new episode of The UnNoticed Entrepreneur, I shared some thoughts about the importance of, not just the Chinese New Year, but also all events that could be possible …
Read More »Here’s how to bask in glowing reviews
Like in brick-and-mortar enterprises, the success of any online business highly depends on the size of its customer base. Many turn to digital marketing to grow this base, but that alone is not enough. You will need your audience to trust you if they are to do business with you, …
Read More »Why a sound financial plan is vital for founders.
Starting your own business is not without difficulties. You need to put in the effort to set everything up and make things work, and you need to steer your business past breaking even and towards growth. Sure, there will be growing pains, but that is not something that you cannot …
Read More »How to design an in-person day employees won’t want to miss
The pandemic created a world where working remotely is the norm. No longer are employees restricted to offices; if your constant presence is not required to keep the lights running, you can work from a much safer, though probably more isolated, space. However, constantly evolving health and safety measures make …
Read More »Do I need a Co-Founder?
Starting a new business is a complex process. With a co-founder, you can maximise your efficiency. Before committing, weigh the benefits and drawbacks of having a co-founder. Following are some suggestions from business professionals on how to choose a co-founder for young entrepreneurs: BENEFITS OF HAVING A CO-FOUNDER Collaboration of …
Read More »What is analyst relations and why you need to be on analysts’ radar to get your business noticed
By Jim James, Founder EASTWEST PR and Host of The UnNoticed Entrepreneur. In the new episode of The UnNoticed Entrepreneur, I talked about a community of people that you may or may not be familiar with. These people are called analysts. Analysts play a key role in helping influence companies …
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