Author Archives: Peter Harrington

About Peter Harrington

Peter Harrington hitchhiked for over a decade. He also has over 20 years' experience creating and growing companies and learning about the entrepreneurial journey. Peter Harrington is also a founding director of the multi-award winning business simulation 'SimVenture' which is now used in over 35 countries.

Top 10 websites for entrepreneurs

Posted on January 30, 2013 by Peter Harrington

Tweet For the past 2 months I’ve conducted some basic research to establish the very best websites that help people start and stay in business in the UK. Over 500 individuals (who work in an advisory and business support capacity … Continue reading →

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Meeting the world’s greatest entrepreneur

Posted on December 16, 2012 by Peter Harrington

Tweet It all started with a cold call. “I’m sorry but Nick never gives interviews” I was informed. The PA on the other end of the line was pleasant but firm. “But please give me your details. Someone in PR … Continue reading →

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Fresh energy turns us on

Posted on December 2, 2012 by Peter Harrington

Tweet Imagine if energy suddenly got cheaper. Not a bit cheaper but a lot cheaper. High household electricity and gas bills would be a thing of the past. Travel would be more affordable. As importantly, the price of food and goods … Continue reading →

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If you’re going to screw up a pitch, here’s how…

Posted on November 15, 2012 by Peter Harrington

Tweet As part of Global Enterprise Week 2012, I was invited to talk to students at Oaklands College about the art of pitching. Rather than provide environmentally unfriendly handouts on the day (paper that inevitably finds its way into the … Continue reading →

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The serious business of having a laugh

Posted on October 22, 2012 by Peter Harrington

Tweet As our plane readied for take off to Cape Town, the stewardess commenced the well rehearsed health and safety briefing. Except the ordinary was about to become extraordinary. “In the event of the cabin losing air pressure, oxygen masks … Continue reading →

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