Why I deleted my Twitter account

I decided recently, to be more focused on what’s important in life and in business. So, not only did I delete my twitter account with 6,000 followers, I deactivated my Facebook account with just under 2,000 connections and gave up many of my business interests.

I can’t say more about what I’m focused on - that will become more apparent in the coming months.

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Why do some entrepreneurs feel entitled?

I’m not sure why, but TechCrunch thought this blog post was worthy enough to make it as a guest post. Azeem Azhar, the author, who I don’t know, complains about the necessity of filling in tax and VAT returns. My response is, get a bookkeeper and an accountant and focus on your business, instead of spending the time writing about not having time to perform such important tasks when running a business. To summarise, get on with it and stop complaining.

Most businesses go bust as a result of not managing cash-flow. My advice is to stay on top of your balance sheet and pay attention to tax returns to ensure you have enough in the kitty at the end of your financial year.

Here’s a blog post I wrote on the subject - the title says it all Entrepreneurs are not entitled to anything

Entrepreneurs in the slums of India don’t think they’re entitled to anything. They just get on with it.

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The Top Cats are back in town

I’m delighted to see the return of my favourite event of all time; Top Cats on 6 October, hosted by moi and sponsored by private healthcare company Galen Health.

As you might remember from previous posts, this strictly invitation-only event for CEOs, Founding Partners, Managing Directors, Senior Technology Providers, Brand Decision Makers, Investors and Media, is one of the most exclusive networking opportunities in London.

There are no formalities at Top Cats events and strictly a no-tie dress code will be implemented on the evening. It’s an informal gathering of like-minded people, many of whom end up collaborating on very interesting projects.

The venue for October’s outing is the Club Room at 1 Parliament Street, Westminster.

As part of their membership, each Top Cat is entitled to nominate two other like-minded individuals to join this lauded network each month. Each nomination is be considered based on strict criteria so that we can ensure the right people attend these events.

What is a Top Cat?

  • Established Agencies = Founder/CEO/Chair
  • Technology Providers & Brands (corporations such as Microsoft and the BBC) = Director/Head or other senior decision maker
  • Startups = Founder/CEO/Chair + secured VC funding or have a seriously good track record
  • Other = Publishers, Editors, Authors, TV Personalities, Establish Journalists, you get the picture…

To become a Top Cat, you must be referred by someone who is already a member. Unfortunately it’s not possible to apply directly with me or a member of Net.works, my new networking events company, under which, Top Cats now resides.

Please get in touch with kellybaker2@mac.com if you would like to sponsor and upcoming gathering.

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UK Young Interactive Entrepreneur award 2009 (UKYXE 09)

Applications for the UK Young Interactive Entrepreneur award 2009 (UKYXE 09) close on 7 September!

This is a good opportunity to take part in a tour of the interactive industry in India and to join the British Council’s growing network of creative entrepreneurs.

Their definition of ‘interactive’ includes digital and interactive multimedia, leisure software publishers, developers and marketing specialists; entertainment developers for the internet, digital television, radio and mobile phones, internet and web design and experimental media.

To be eligible you must be aged 25-35, resident in the UK and with at least three years professional experience. For further information please visit their Web site.

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I’m a lady PC

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In preparation for my talk in Greece tomorrow. A massive thanks to Eileen Brown from Microsoft for sending them across to my office on time.

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