Category Archives: Human Behaviour in Business

The subject covers many aspects of human behaviour in business and entrepreneurship including: leadership; communication; decision making; relationships; failure; psychology; conceptual thinking; and buyer behaviour.

Unsung heroes of enterprise & entrepreneurship

Posted on April 23, 2013 by Peter Harrington

Tweet Over the past 2 years, 49 articles connecting hitchhiking and entrepreneurship have been posted on this Blog. Subjects and angles have been wide as well as varied. But no single post has ever focused on the people who helped … Continue reading →

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How not to gamble on the horses

Posted on February 27, 2013 by Peter Harrington

Tweet Supermarket ‘thoroughbred’ Tesco has had a nightmare over the horsemeat scandal. Matters lurched south in January when the company took out full-page national ads apologising for its home-brand burger containing a reported 30% horsemeat. Then the public had to … Continue reading →

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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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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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