How to make it: your business needs hedgehogs as well as foxes Opinion The fox is endlessly dashing around, pursuing new things to do and then wanting to do them at speed. The hedgehog is far more methodical and focused. They don’t get distracted by adding too many new responsibilities. If you’re not a hedgehog, then hire one, says Richard Harpin I’m the first to admit that, as [...]
How to make it: The value of ‘coachment’ Opinion This National Mentoring Day, every leader should remember that, in business, you can’t do it alone, says Richard Harpin You probably don’t realise it but today is one of the most important in the business calendar. At least it is for me. Because National Mentoring Day and what it represents can turn this country into [...]
How to make it: The best leaders micromanage Opinion It’s an unpopular opinion, but from Steve Jobs to Tufan Erginbilgic, the best leaders get involved in every aspect of their business, says Richard Harpin Every successful sports team has a manager constantly tweaking tiny details to get the upper hand. Michelin-starred chefs are lauded because they inspect every dish that comes out of the [...]
Switch off? Here’s the books to read to stay switched on this summer July 25, 2025 Hate to switch off? Fear not, How To Make A Billion book author Richard Harpin gives his holiday reading guide to stay switched on.
HomeServe: Checkatrade owner in the red despite sales passing £1bn June 23, 2025 HomeServe, the domestic repair and emergency services giant, fell into the red despite its sales surging to more than £1bn last year, it has been revealed. The Walsall-headquartered business has posted a revenue of £1.1bn for 2024 while it reported a pre-tax loss of £31.7m. The figures compare to the revenue of £774m and pre-tax [...]
