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Phil Weinman

How do I know if my idea is strong enough to start a business?

I am keen to go it alone in business and have several well-formed ideas. How do I assess the strength of each idea to ensure I start up the …

How do you assess whether the time is “right” to start-up?

How do you assess when is the ‘right’ time to start up a business?   Is there ever a good time to leave the security of regular, paid …

I’ve spotted a tech start-up opportunity, but know little about the sector. What should I do?

This week’s Secret Soloist is answered by investor Phil Weinman.   Get busy researching! Every successful business starts with an idea. I…

Is hiring a business mentor expensive?

This article first appeared on May 10th, 2010.   I have employed a personal/life coach for the last 12 months and this have been one of the…

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